Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min

On Hands and Knees

This helps strengthen your baby’s muscles and practice the hands and knees position. Begin by folding a blanket lengthwise over a mat. Now, place your baby face down over the blanket so that it's under her chest. Next, take the tips of the blanket and softly pull from them, lifting yo

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What you'll need

You'll need a blanket. This helps strengthen your baby’s muscles and practice the hands and knees position.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, you will need a blanket. Begin by folding the blanket lengthwise over a mat. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby get into a crawling position on hands and knees.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Now, place your baby face down over the blanket so that it's under her chest. Next, take the tips of the blanket and softly pull from them. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby rock back and forth in the crawling position.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Lifting your baby a few centimeters. This exercise will help your baby bring her legs under her belly and position herself on all fours. During this exercise, observe your baby is able to stay on her hands and knees, and if she swings forward and backward without advancing. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby drag to get something they want.

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