In terms of motor development, the biggest change at this stage is its independent movement. It can crawl (pretty fast!) and transition to sitting. Yet, the highlight of this stage of development will be standing.
The greatest leap forward in human evolution is considered to be “standing on two feet” and “walking”. Same for baby development… You are witnessing an important leap in your little one’s development.
Standing, like other movements/positions, is composed of different components. Balance, correct movement of the spine, coordination, muscle tone are among these foundational components. We look at at your -maybe already- standing baby through these lenses. If your baby is already standing, then we look into how stable it is while standing, the length of its steps, how it transitions from one position to another: e.g. from sitting to standing.
The practical exercises we use are to give you a clear view of correct and stable standing. These help to create a proper posture that will prevent spine problems that might arise in adulthood.