Step Up Practice
Help your baby step up onto a very low surface like a thick book.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 37 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Place a thick, sturdy book or low step on the floor.
2
Hold your baby's hands and encourage them to step up onto it.
3
Help them step back down and repeat.
What you need
• A thick book or low step
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Stepping up and down challenges balance and leg coordination in a new way, preparing for stair climbing later.
Good to know
Hold your baby's hands securely the entire time. Use a very low surface to minimize fall risk.
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