Help Baby Learn To Walk Practice Standing First
from The BabyMasterPT Podcast Hosted by cherrickgordon
Your baby cruises along the couch—but can’t let go to stand independently? In this video, I show how I use standing practice and play to help babies work on balance before their first independent steps. I’m Cherrick Gordon, MSPT, a pediatric physical therapist with more than 25 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. Watch real demonstrations of: • Supported squatting to pick up toys • Standing with the back against a wall • Reaching and putting toys into a container • Standing while banging two toys together • Hands-on hip and trunk stability work • Weight shifting during ball play • Standing with less support and lowering to the floor If you’re wondering how to help baby learn to walk, these activities show ways to practice standing balance, hands-free play, and controlled movement. Pay attention to where I provide support and how I adjust the challenge for each baby. Keep practice playful, stay close, and follow your baby’s cues. Brief moments count—there’s no need to rush or meet a one-minute standing target. Subscribe to BabyMasterPT for more practical demonstrations covering crawling, standing, cruising, and walking. This video provides general education, not an individual assessment. Ask your child’s pediatrician or pediatric physical therapist about developmental concerns and appropriate activities. Have your therapist demonstrate hands-on techniques before trying them at home. Movement builds minds. Real Babies, Real Families, Real Progress. #BabyStanding #HelpBabyWalk #BabyDevelopment
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