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Stand and Reach

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Let baby stand next to or behind a soft chair or piece of small furniture they can hold for support and encourage them to reach to one side for a toy. Then put the toy on the other side and they can reach with the other arm.

Helps baby learn to shift their weight to prepare for walking.

Related Milestones

Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture

10–12 Months

Stands alone and takes several independent steps

10–12 Months

Moves in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Puts weight through hands or feet when moving in and out of positions and while supported in standing

Primarily crawls or walks to get desired objects

Enjoys and seeks out various ways to move and play (10-12 months)

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