Practicing Balance
This helps develop your baby's equilibrium. Help your baby practice balance while standing by using a simple toy activity. Place your baby standing next to a piece of sturdy furniture they can hold onto. Hold an attractive toy about 15 cm to th
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What you'll need
This helps develop your baby's equilibrium.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, place your baby standing by a piece of furniture she can easily hold on to. Next, place a toy out of her reach, about 15 centimeters to the right side. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby stand while holding on to something.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Your baby will lean towards the toy and transfer all her body weight to the right foot. Continue doing this until she lifts her left foot. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby goe from sitting to standing with the aid of a large object, like furniture.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Repeat the same exercise, but now to the left side. During this exercise, observe if your baby begins to walk by leaning on the furniture. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby walk or cruises while holding onto big furniture.