Side stepping – building muscles using furniture in your home

What you need 

• Low level furniture 

What to try 

• Think about opportunities you can provide for your baby to move from place to place safely. This might be moving from their cot to a chair, from a sofa to a table, or from one kitchen unit to another.  

Good to know 

Your baby will most likely take side steps when they first start to walk. They need to spend plenty of time practising this movement as it builds strength in their leg muscles and improves their balance and coordination.