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Squat and Stand Game

👶 11–13 months Physical

Encourage your baby to squat down to pick up a toy and stand back up.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 49 of your baby's personalized plan.

Squat and Stand Game, a baby activity for 11–13 months

How to play

1
Place a toy on the ground near your standing baby.
2
Encourage them to squat down to pick it up.
3
Cheer as they stand back up with the toy.

What you need

• A motivating toy

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Squatting and rising builds tremendous leg strength, balance, and coordination for confident walking.

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