On the Move Stage

9 - 12 Months

What’s happening at this stage?

Your baby is becoming increasingly mobile with many babies crawling confidently. Some may even start pulling themselves up to stand or cruising along furniture.

Development insights

You might notice your baby:

  • Crawling or moving around more intentionally

  • Pulling up to stand

  • Using gestures like pointing or waving

  • Becoming very interested in everyday objects

Your baby is starting to understand how the world works.

What you might find helpful right now

Products that support mobility and exploration can become useful such as:

  • Push walkers

  • Simple shape sorters

  • Interactive board books

  • Containers and stacking toys

At this stage babies often enjoy repeating actions over and over.