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Help baby pull themself to stand while holding on to a piece of furniture. Once they are steady slowly move around the room. Have baby follow you using furniture to hold onto and cruise along.

Helps baby develop gross motor skills.

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

Primarily crawls or walks to get desired objects

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

Frequently explores the environment when placed on floor

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