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Tripod Sitting Practice

👶 2–4 months Physical

Help your baby sit propped on their hands for a few seconds.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 13 of your baby's personalized plan.

Tripod Sitting Practice, a baby activity for 2–4 months

How to play

1
Sit your baby on a soft mat with their hands placed in front.
2
Let them lean forward onto their palms (tripod position).
3
Stay close to catch them, even a few seconds is great progress.

What you need

• Soft mat

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Tripod sitting builds the core and arm strength your baby may need before sitting independently.

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