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What are some tips for supporting my baby's first steps after crawling?
We are so excited! Our little boy has just started pulling to stand and balancing himself. We really think he is going to start walking soon. How can we support this very exciting stage? Asked 7 months ago
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What are the signs that my baby is ready to start walking after crawling?
Our baby boy just started started crawling 1 month ago. We want to be prepared for when he is ready to start walking as we want to support this stage. At the moment he is just crawling everywhere. How do we know when he is ready to walk?Asked 7 months ago
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How long does the transition from crawling to walking usually take?
Our baby started crawling 2 months ago and we are wondering how long it will take for him to walk? He hasn't pulled to stand yet.Asked 7 months ago
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How can I incorporate sensory play into leg development activities for my toddler?
We've just introduced our baby to sensory play and she loves it. We also do leg development activities with her. However, we were wondering if we could combine these activities. Any ideas?Asked 7 months ago
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How can I create a safe space for my toddler to practice leg movements, like jumping or climbing?
We really want our baby to be able to develop all skills he needs to and are planning a play-space for him to do so. What do you recommend we do to ensure the space is safe enough to jump, hop and climb in etc?Asked 7 months ago
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What are some signs that my baby is ready to start cruising?
Our little one is 8 months old and we've read that this is the average time babies being to cruise. My baby tries to reach for furniture but does not pull to stand yet. How do I know when she's ready to start cruising? Asked 7 months ago
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What are some fun ways to incorporate leg exercises into playtime for my baby?
For now we are doing the same routines and its getting quite boring as we are lacking in variety. For now we've only played bicycle and squatting exercises. What other leg exercises can we incorporate into our daily routines? Asked 7 months ago
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What are some ways to help my toddler develop leg strength for jumping and hopping?
Hey there. We heard that helping your baby jump and hop can strengthen and coordination. My baby does not seem ready to hop or jump yet so how can we strengthen his legs for this? Asked 7 months ago
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How can I encourage my baby to take their first steps?
Our baby successfully pulls to stand and cruises. But now we want to encourage her to take her first steps. What can we do around the house to make things easier for her?Asked 7 months ago
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How can I help my toddler improve their balance and stability on their legs?
We play catch quite often and its very fun especially when our dogs get involved. But I'd really love more activities that we can do every day. Even small activities they can do alone. Can someone suggest anything?Asked 7 months ago
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