What to try
- Check the space where your baby plays to make sure everything is safe for them to explore.
- Arrange their toys on a low shelf or in a box that they can reach, so they can choose toys themselves.
- Use a basket to provide a selection of objects that they can safely explore and sit close by to offer reassurance. Then give them time to play in the way that they choose.
Good to know
As your baby starts wanting to explore their independence, you’ll need to begin to set limits to keep them safe. Making a space for them that is safe to explore in different ways, without you having to step in to protect them, can help your baby to enjoy their autonomy and reduce their frustration.