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Chasing Your Toddler

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Chase your toddler around the room saying “I’m going to get you!” Let the anticipation of catching them build until you eventually catch them.

Helps baby develop gross motor skills, balance, and coordination.

Related Milestones

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19–24 Months

Related Abilities

Is frequently moving in and out of various positions (e.g. crawling, climbing, cruising, and walking) to explore and get desirable objects (19-24 months)

Coordinates movements needed to play and explore (19-24 months)

Enjoys and seeks out various ways to move and play (19-24 months)

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