Tired of worrying myself about milestones…

My son turned 8 months last week. He is very close to crawling, he army crawls for now which I understand is typical for his age but it’s his language I’m getting worried about.. I’m not sure if he’s so hyper focused on crawling and gross motor skills that he put his language and communication skills on the back burner or what? I have several friends with babies slightly younger and older. They are all doing repetitive babbling like “mamama” “dadada” etc. My son is doing only vowels still, “ahhhhh” “ohhh” “ehhh” some “ahahahaya” and sometimes a random and single “gooo” or “gahhh” otherwise lots of squeals, laughing, yelling/screaming and his favorite raspberries. I’m so sick of comparing and worrying myself sick, it’s not good for any of us. Anyone find themselves in my shoes?

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That is 100% normal. My baby is 8 months tonight and he also is fully focused on his motor skills. They have time. Don’t worry to much ❤️

my girl will sometimes kind of army crawl, but not really. she doesn't pull up, doesn't babble, doesn't really laugh unless she's being tickled. she doesn't really eat solids either lol. but she's happy and healthy, and her ped has no concerns. I would also be losing my mind if I tried to put her on a timeline. I'm learning to just enjoy each day with her as she learns at her own pace.

Please stop worrying and enjoy him

All babies develop at their own pace

Very true. He will get there

I think there is a balance of monitoring their development to know when additional intervention is needed but not being so focused on milestones or comparison that you can’t enjoy the stage in which your baby is at now. Trust your baby’s journey! They’ll get there eventually!!

Hey I feel you ! Try not to compare your little one to others. He’s fine 😘

I feel the same mama! It’s hard to not worry & constantly compare. My almost 9 month old doesn’t crawl either, heck she doesn’t even army crawl. She pulls herself up and rocks back & forth, then gets frustrated bc she can’t figure out how to move her body 😂 and she’s not saying “mama” yet either. I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to stress too much! (I’m preaching to myself too, here). Every baby develops at their own pace, so as long as your baby is healthy that’s all that matters :)

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