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Sitting and Reaching

👶 6–8 months Physical

Encourage your baby to reach for toys while sitting.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 29 of your baby's personalized plan.

Sitting and Reaching, a baby activity for 6–8 months

How to play

1
Sit your baby on the floor with less pillow support.
2
Place toys slightly to the side to encourage leaning.
3
Stay close to steady them if needed.

What you need

• Toys, pillow for safety

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Reaching while sitting challenges balance and builds the core strength for sitting independently.

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