Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min

Let's walk and let go!

This helps stimulate your baby to stand up and walk. Let's work on helping your baby stand up by themselves! Place your baby standing up, leaning on a piece of furniture with one hand and his other hand holding yours. Your baby will learn to support him

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What you'll need

This helps stimulate your baby to stand up and walk.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, place your baby standing up, leaning on a piece of furniture with one hand and take the other hand. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby walk or cruises while holding onto big furniture.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Your baby will learn to support himself on your hand and eventually will let go of the furniture and take a few steps. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby walk when someone is holding them by their hands.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Soon, your baby will begin to walk while only holding on to your hands. During this exercise, observe if your baby walks while supporting himself with a furniture that surrounds him or with your hands. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby thi helps stimulate your baby to stand up and walk.

What this develops

Visual example

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