You have to learn to crawl before you walk (backwards?)

This is the case for AML jr.  She has been crawling for several weeks...backwards.  She twists and turns and moves...backwards.  It's adorable, and when I tell her to come to mommy she simply smiles and continues to move backwards.  She's pretty fast too.  And she's become quite the explorer, with her favorite destination being underneath the couch.

Turns out this crawling style (uh huh, my daughter's stylin') is common because babies develop strength and coordination in their arms before their legs.  Often babies begin crawling by rocking back and forth, pushing backwards, and going in circles. Some babies even go from sitting up to walking without ever crawling.

Sooo if your child is in the mobile stage (in any shape or form), look for cords, outlets, sharp edges on furniture and anything else that could potentially harm your baby on the move (it may sound silly, but try crawling yourself to see what the baby sees/doesn't see when crawling).  Here's a good baby-proofing checklist.  And looking for stylish baby-proofing products?  Try Rhoost.