Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min

Standing Up with Support

This helps develop the ability to stand up by leaning on a smooth wall or furniture. Encouraging your baby to stand near furniture or a wall strengthens their gross motor skills. Place your baby next to furniture or a smooth wall and encourage them to stand up by hanging a toy they lo

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What you'll need

This helps develop the ability to stand up by leaning on a smooth wall or furniture.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, place your baby next to furniture or a smooth wall and encourage him to stand up by hanging a toy that he really likes over him on the wall or furniture. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby goe from sitting to standing with the aid of a large object, like furniture.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. During this exercise, observe if your baby holds on to furniture to stand up and stay standing. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby move from sitting to being on their knees.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. During this exercise, observe if your baby holds on to furniture to stand up and stay standing. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby stand while holding on to something.

What this develops

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