Help My Baby Stand Up

Aim for lots of floor play at least 2 or 3 times a day with age appropriate toys.

Help my baby stand up.

This activity is fun for both mom and baby and it will build his standing muscles. To stimulate and reinforce your baby s skill to stand up place some of her favorite toys on a couch or a high surface she can reach. Then position your little one next to that surface so that she can use it as support stand up and reach the toys. 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.

Place an object of interest on top of low sturdy furniture and encourage your baby to pull up to stand. Then position your little one next to that surface so that she can use it as support stand up and reach the toys. Stand your little one in front of you so he can bounce up and down. Physical activities make for quality one on one time.

You may be tempted to pull your little one to standing. You can encourage this activity by placing toys just out of reach. Encourage your baby to explore. Sit your baby on your lap or between your legs on the floor.

Give your baby lots of tummy time as well so she can practice pushing up and strengthening her abdominal muscles which will also help her to eventually pull up and stand. To stimulate and reinforce your baby s skill to stand up place some of her favorite toys on a couch or a high surface she can reach. Once your baby is familiar with pulling themself to stand they will start to cruise along furniture. Cruising long distances boosts your baby s standing stamina and will strengthen hip and thigh muscles.

Place your baby s legs on your lap.