Stop Pulling Your Baby Into Standing. Do These 4 Activities Instead

Stop pulling your baby into standing, it may actually delay their milestones.
In this video, you’ll learn why lifting your baby up by the hands works against natural motor development, and the 4 expert-approved activities that help babies build real strength, balance, and coordination safely and independently.

Whether you're a first-time parent or supporting a curious baby who wants to stand right now, this guide shows you how to encourage healthy movement without skipping the essential steps their brain and body need.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Why Pulling Your Baby Into Standing Delays Development
01:00 – How Babies Actually Learn to Stand: The Developmental Sequence Explained
03:27 – Assisted vs. Independent Standing: What Parents Need to See
04:42 – Core Strength for Babies: Floor Play & Rotation Exercises (Activity #1)
05:55 – Safe Standing Practice: Supported Squats Without Hand-Pulling (Activity #2)
07:01 – Pull-to-Stand Setup That Builds Real Strength (Activity #3)
08:09 – Cruising the Right Way: Balance, Control & Sideways Movement (Activity #4)
09:42 – Is It Okay to Help? Parent Concerns Answered (Objections + Reassurance)
11:09 – Final Tips for Supporting Natural Motor Development (Wrap-Up)

Key Topics Covered:
Why you should stop pulling your baby up by the hands
How babies learn to stand through natural motor milestones
Safe alternatives to help babies build balance and strength
Floor-time activities that support core development
Early standing red flags like toe-walking and instability
Physical-therapist-backed baby exercises to support natural movement

In this evidence-based breakdown, you’ll discover:
Why pulling a baby into standing is harmful (including the risk of Nursemaid’s Elbow).
How babies actually learn to stand through the developmental sequence
(tummy time → rolling → sitting → crawling → pull-to-stand).

The 4 best activities to help your baby build core strength and balance:
1️⃣ Floor play for core rotation
2️⃣ Supported squats (without using hands)
3️⃣ Low-level pull-to-stand setup
4️⃣ Cruising with controlled movement

How to support self-directed movement instead of unintentionally creating dependence.
What toe-standing really means and why it’s a sign of instability.
How to encourage standing safely without rushing milestones.

These tips are perfect for parents looking for baby motor development guidance, standing practice alternatives, and physical therapist–recommended baby exercises

Disclaimer:
The information in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical or parenting advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified pediatrician or child development specialist regarding your child’s individual needs.
AI-generated visuals have been used in this video to enhance storytelling and illustrate parenting concepts more effectively.

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