MS 2, E4: Baby Development 9-12 Months: Physiotherapy Exercises to Promote Developmental Milestones (Crawling, Pulling to stand and Standing)

In this final episode of the gross motor miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa walks you through exactly how to support your baby’s physical development between 9 and 12 months.If your baby is rolling, sitting with some balance, pushing up on extended arms, and starting to get mobile on their tummy, this episode gives you the precise activities that help them progress toward crawling, kneeling, pulling to stand, and early cruising.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✔ Why gross motor practice is essential for overall developmentLisa explains how movement strengthens muscles, improves postural stability, boosts cognitive development, builds sensory processing skills and encourages a love of movement. Babies learn through their bodies first.✔ Fun, motivating ways to encourage your baby to practice new skillsHow to choose toys that stimulate multiple sensesWhy repetition builds strengthHow to make activities enjoyable (no overwhelm!)✨ The Core Activities Covered1. Moving From Tummy to All FoursHow to help your baby into a strong hands-and-knees position, build stability and begin rocking and early crawling movements.2. High Kneeling & Saving ReactionsStep-by-step guidance on safely practising kneeling, encouraging balance, and developing protective “saving reactions.”3. Kneeling at the SofaExactly how to practise supported kneeling, encourage core activation, and transition from side-sitting to kneeling.4. Pulling to Stand (Two Methods)Pull to stand from sitting (“bench sitting”)Pull to stand from kneeling (“half kneeling”) Including detailed instructions on foot placement, weight-shifting and supporting without doing all the work for your baby.5. Standing, Shifting Weight & Beginning CruisingSide-to-side weight shiftsReaching outside the base of supportTwisting while standingEarly steps along furnitureLisa also explains when to seek help for your baby which can be accessed via your health visitor, GP, local physiotherapist, or booking an online consultation with Lisa.✨ Resources MentionedYouTube video demonstrating pull-to-stand methods Baby-safe vibrating toy (Amazon affiliate link)Upcoming downloadable photographic manuals with step-by-step instructions✨ Connect & Learn MoreVisit www.physiobaby.co.uk for consultations, courses and resources to support your baby’s development.Connect with Lisa here!For help on: Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!