Are There Risks to Holding a Baby in a Standing Position?

While there are generally no risks to holding your baby in a standing position, it's important to ensure your child is ready for this stage before engaging in any standing activities—you can gauge this based on whether they're pulling to stand.

Here are a few other things you need to know about helping your baby stand. However, always remember to consult your GP or pediatrician if you have any cause for concern or specific questions.

How to Safely Help Your Baby Stand

When encouraging your child to stand, it's important to remember that their feet should be firmly planted on the ground even when holding onto furniture or other objects. Reaching out with your hands can cause their body to tilt forward, so you should focus on supporting their trunk instead, keeping them grounded and helping build their muscle and bone strength.

Every child develops at a different rate, so don't worry if yours isn't quite ready for this milestone yet. However, you can encourage them to move independently by choosing the right baby equipment.

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Intended for babies from 10 months of age, this stroller trike is perfect for aiding your child's mobility when they're learning to stand through its customisable features. With an adjustable handlebar and footrest, you can use it as a regular stroller and convert into a trike once your baby reaches the age when they can ride one.

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Encourage Your Baby's Development With SmarTrike

Since the age when they start standing differs from child to child, you shouldn't rush this milestone. Instead, focus on enjoying their development at every stage, and don't forget to give lots of praise.

To encourage their progress over five developmental stages, you can opt for the 5-in-1 STR3 Folding Pushchair Trike to enrich every part of their growing-up journey. Made with durable, high-quality material with various safety features, this stroller trike ensures convenience, comfort, and protection while encouraging physical activity.

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