Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Pull-to-Sit Practice
Parent helps baby practice sitting up by offering a stick or hands to grab and gently pulling to seated position. The agent coaches the parent to observe sitting effort, head control during the pull, and supported sitting stability.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back on a soft surface. Have a light stick, marker, or wooden spoon for baby to grip. A pillow or cushion behind baby for support when seated. Baby should be alert and in a good mood.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePull-to-sit controlBody· 0mo–3mo· core
- MilestoneStatic supported stabilityBody· 2mo–6mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneKeeps head steadyBody· 5mo–10mo· stretch
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch
- MilestoneSits with hand supportBody· 5mo–7mo· core
Visual example
Coming soon