Movement Milestone

Movement Milestone

Supporting Physical Development from  

Rolling to Running (6-18 Months)

Watching your baby learn to move is an exciting part of parenthood! Let's explore gross motor skill  development from 6 to 18 months, offering activities and tips to support their physical journey. 

Milestones: 

6-9 Months: Babies typically learn to sit  unsupported, roll over, and begin to crawl. 

9-12 Months: Many babies start pulling  themselves up to stand and may begin to  cruise along furniture. 

12-18 Months: Most babies take their first  independent steps and begin to walk with  increasing confidence. They may also start to  climb stairs and run.

Activities and Tips: 

Tummy time: Provide regular tummy time  from an early age to strengthen neck and  back muscles. 

Create a safe play space: Ensure a safe  environment for exploration, free from  hazards. 

Encourage reaching and grasping: Place toys  slightly out of reach to encourage reaching  and movement. 

Provide opportunities for crawling: Create  tunnels and obstacles to encourage crawling. 

Offer support for pulling to stand: Provide  stable furniture for babies to hold onto as they  pull themselves up. 

Celebrate their successes: Offer plenty of  praise and encouragement as they reach new milestones.

We hope you've enjoyed learning some tips on Developmental Milestones. We believe every child is a special gift, and we'd love to help yours learn and grow in a fun, loving place.

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