How to Draw a Crawling Baby (Easy Step by Step)
You'll learn how to easily draw a cute crawling baby using simple shapes like a big round head, a few dots for the face, and curved lines for the body and details like ears and a toy.
- Start with a big round shape for the baby's head.
- Use a few simple dots to create the baby's tiny face.
- Employ curved lines for the body, ears, and even a small fish toy.
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This crawling baby is cute because of its huge round head and tiny, simple face. You only need a big round shape, a few dots, and some curved lines to draw the whole thing, from the ears to the little fish toy on the floor.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a crawling baby step by step
How to Draw a Crawling Baby · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The big round head
Draw a big, round head shape, a little wider than it is tall. Leave a small gap on the lower right where the ear and cheek will go.
Step 3: Two little ears
On the left, draw a small round bump for an ear. On the right, draw a bigger ear bump, then let the line curve down along the cheek to close the head.
Step 4: Eyes and smile
Draw two round dots for eyes, low on the face and far apart. Between them, add a tiny smile that bumps up and down like a little w.
Step 5: A curl of hair
Near the top of the head, draw a small curl shaped like the letter C, opening to the right.
Step 6: Back and front arm
Start at the lower right of the head and draw a long curve down for the baby's back. Then draw a tall, slightly bent line down from the chin on the left, ending in a small rounded hand on the ground.
Step 7: The other arm
Next to the first arm, draw a short slanted line, then two long, slim lines side by side for the other arm. End them with rounded hands resting on the ground.
Step 8: The bent leg
On the right, draw a big rounded bump resting on the ground for the bent leg. Stretch a wavy shape out to the right for the foot, and close it with a long curve along the bottom.
Step 9: A fish toy
On the left, draw a small rounded fish shape with a little bump for the tail on its left side. Add a dot for the eye.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your crawling baby? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a crawling baby
- Draw the head first and make it big. A baby's head is large compared to its body, and that is what makes it look cute.
- Keep the eyes low on the face and wide apart. If they sit too high, the baby will look older.
- The bent leg and foot on the right is the trickiest part. Sketch a rounded bump first, then stretch the foot out from it before you go over it with a darker line.
Free crawling baby coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this crawling baby coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your crawling baby drawing
Try a soft peach for the skin, a pale pastel for the baby's clothes, and bright orange for the fish toy. For a creative twist, add a play mat with stars or colorful blocks scattered around the baby.
Crawling baby fun fact for kids
Babies usually start to crawl somewhere between 6 and 10 months old. Some babies skip crawling and scoot on their bottoms or go straight to walking.
Questions about drawing a crawling baby
What shapes do I need to draw a crawling baby?
You need one big round shape for the head, a few curved lines for the back and arms, and two dots for the eyes. The bent leg and the fish toy are just rounded shapes.
How do I make my baby drawing look cuter?
Make the head extra big and put the eyes low and far apart. Add a tiny smile and a little curl of hair on top.
How do I draw a baby crawling?
Draw the arms straight down to the floor and one leg bent out to the side with the foot sticking out. Keeping the head big and the body small makes the baby look tiny.
