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Pull-to-Stand

👶 8–10 months Physical

Let your baby use furniture or your hands to pull up.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 37 of your baby's personalized plan.

Pull-to-Stand, a baby activity for 8–10 months

How to play

1
Sit near a sturdy, low table or couch.
2
Place a toy on the edge to motivate pulling up.
3
Spot them closely and celebrate every stand.

What you need

• Sturdy low furniture

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Pulling to stand builds leg strength and is a major gross motor milestone on the path to walking.

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