Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Asking for Help
This helps teach your baby to ask for help when he or she needs it. Teaching your baby to ask for help supports their social and emotional development. Place a toy slightly out of your baby’s reach, such as on a table or counter. Stand or sit nearby but avoid facing y
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What you'll need
This helps teach your baby to ask for help when he or she needs it.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneGestures to recruit helpMind· 9mo–21mo· stretch
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneRaises arms to be picked upHeart· 6mo–9mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar peopleHeart· 4mo–7mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
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