Step by Step
Parent helps baby practice stair-climbing movements by supporting them on hands and knees on a low step or cushion ramp. The agent guides the parent to observe crawling readiness, weight-shifting, and upper body strength — building coordination and gross motor confidence.
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What you'll need
Baby on hands and knees at the base of a single low step or a large firm cushion acting as a ramp. Parent positioned right beside baby for support and safety. Soft flooring underneath.
How it works
- 1~25s
First, let's see how your child handles being on all fours. Place them with hands on the upper surface and knees on the lower one. Keep your hands near their tummy for support but try to let them bear their own weight. Does your child hold this position? Are their arms straight or bent? Does they seem steady or wobbly? Tell me what you see.
Watch for: Baby gets into and holds a crawling position on hands and knees.
- 2~30s
Now that your child is on all fours, gently encourage them to move forward. You can place a favorite toy just out of reach on the upper surface. Watch if your child starts rocking back and forth on their hands and knees — this rocking is actually how babies figure out weight transfer before crawling. Does they rock, lean forward, or try to shift weight?
Watch for: Baby rocks back and forth in crawling position, practicing weight transfer.
- 3~25s
For our last challenge, let's see how your child's upper body strength is developing. While they is on their tummy on the upper surface, watch if your child can push up using one arm — maybe reaching for that toy with the other hand. This one-arm push-up is a big deal because it shows your child can support their weight while freeing a hand. What do you notice?
Watch for: Baby uses one arm to lift upper body while on tummy, freeing other arm to reach.