Many children won’t walk independently until 13 to 15 months or later, but your baby may already be working on the skills needed for this exciting milestone: pulling up to stand, lowering back down, cruising, and more. In this post: Improve balance by turning to reach Once your baby can stand as they hold onto … Continued
About half of all babies crawl by 8 or 9 months, but for others, it takes longer—and some skip the crawling stage altogether. Experts recommend encouraging this motor skill that requires both sides of your baby’s brain and body to work in sync. In this post: “Some babies skip crawling, but it’s important to make … Continued
Sitting develops in stages, like all milestones—and there’s no need to rush it. More time on the floor is better than sitting in a baby seat for helping your baby improve strength and balance. In this post: Side-lying provides balance and core work When your baby plays on their side, it’s easy for them to … Continued
Rolling from back to belly is a skill that emerges from 3 to 5 months, but your baby is laying the groundwork for it now. Here’s exactly how to encourage this skill. In this post: Get your baby ready to roll Where the head goes, the body will follow. A fun plaything such as the … Continued
Side-lying, kicking, hand discovery. Your baby is already laying the foundation for major milestones like rolling over and crawling. Here’s what motor skills experts want you to pay attention to right now. In this post: Side-lying brings hand awareness Use the Standing Card Holder with the Black & White Cards to engage your little one … Continued
To walk later on, your baby needs to practice getting vertical, learning to cruise, and balancing on two feet. Read our tips to support pre-walking skills.
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