Active infants quickly start to crawl up onto and over any space that looks interesting and provides a challenge.
Crawling over different surfaces and up onto low objects provides lots of opportunities for exploration and developing strength and coordination.
Crawling on different surfaces
Cushions are soft and challenge balance. Crawling on flattened cardboard boxes provides a different experience.
Create opportunities for crawling up onto and over
Clambering up onto a bed or sofa is a challenge
Crawling up a slope is hard work
A set of firm blocks makes a good crawling gym
Active infants quickly learn to crawl up a a couple of steps
They can turn around and sit down on a raised surface.