Baby Standing Up With Support

The short height of a step makes it the perfect spot for practicing pulling up.

Baby standing up with support. Your baby may even bend down to pick up a toy when he s standing. For example if you are having some floor time set the toys up on the couch and have your baby play in a standing position while you give them support. As your baby gets better at standing he ll start to cruise moving around upright while holding on to furniture. How to help your baby discover it.

Placing baby s favorite toys just out of reach can be the little bit of motivation he or she needs to start experimenting with standing. Instead give your baby a leg up with activities that ll strengthen his legs and give him the freedom he needs to develop standing skills. Plus standing is the prelude to cruising and walking which means your baby will soon become a lot more mobile. He may then feel confident enough to let go of any support and stand on his own or be able to take small steps when you hold his hands.

Put some of her toys up on the couch and position her next to it so that she can grab hold of the cushions and pull herself up to stand and victoriously retrieve her toys. If you are doing laundry with your baby you can use the basket as something for them to hold on to while they practice standing. Place an object of interest on top of low sturdy furniture and encourage your baby to pull up to stand. You may be tempted to pull your little one to standing position with his hands but the ideal support should be around his chest.

You might notice your baby beginning to scoot rock back and forth or even crawl across the room. If your baby isn t sitting on their own by age nine months contact your pediatrician. Pulling up and standing are fun exciting milestones for babies and parents alike. He may even be able to let go and stand without support.

Provide a safe environment. A fun game to play with a baby who s learning to stand. Some babies this age can pull themselves to a standing position. Soon your baby might cruise along the edge of the couch or coffee table.

Place baby in a sitting position next to the step and encourage her to pull herself up using the edge of the step. These important skills help babies develop their arm and leg muscles and give them a whole new upright view of the world. Once he can do that he may be able to scoop up a toy from a standing position or take steps when held in a walking position. It may be good to act sooner especially if your baby is close to 9 months and is unable to sit with support.

About this time your baby will also probably be stooping and squatting.