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Early Cruising Steps

👶 7–9 months Physical

Encourage your baby to take sideways steps while holding onto furniture.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 33 of your baby's personalized plan.

Early Cruising Steps, a baby activity for 7–9 months

How to play

1
Stand your baby at a sturdy low table.
2
Place a toy just out of arm's reach along the edge.
3
Encourage them to slide along the table to reach it.

What you need

• Sturdy low furniture, toys

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Cruising builds the lateral balance, hip strength, and confidence your baby may need as they work toward walking.

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