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.