Learning to walk is surprisingly emotional for toddlers
Learning to walk can be surprisingly emotional for a child. Try this game to build connection and walking confidence.
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What to look for when buying toddler shoes
Once your toddler is walking, they need protective yet flexible footwear. Learn what to look for and how to pick out toddler shoes.
What to do when your baby gets stuck in standing
Read our tips to help teach your baby how to get out of a standing position on their own.
Ready to end tummy time for good? Do this skills check first
If your baby's rolling out of tummy time, they may be ready to stop—or they might need some different strategies.
6 OT expert tips to encourage first steps
Try these tips for practicing pre-walking skills like cruising and standing without support from Rachel Coley, Lovevery's pediatric OT.
3 tips to encourage crawling
Crawling helps your baby develop critical motor and cognitive skills. Read our suggestions to help encourage your baby to crawl.
The 5 stages of sitting
Learn from Rachel Coley, a pediatric occupational therapist, about the 5 stages of sitting and how to support your baby.
Ways to practice pre-walking skills
To walk later on, your baby needs to practice getting vertical, learning to cruise, and balancing on two feet. Read our tips to support pre-walking skills.
Standing play helps develop pre-walking skills
Standing play helps your baby develop the strength and balance they’ll need for walking. Read our standing play ideas and safety tips.
Head control: your baby’s first big motor skill
Once your baby has head control, they're ready to work on more advanced skills involving their core and lower body, like rolling, sitting, standing, and walking. Find out when babies develop head control and how to encourage it.