🎁 FREE 0–12 Month Baby Milestone Checklist: preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1795021/17644598030395… link.amazon/B032vnNVn link.amazon/B0856mseO link.amazon/B09knNjCl Want to help your baby learn to walk, but they pull up to the couch and their feet stay planted? In this video, I show how I use couch cruising—stepping sideways while holding on—to help babies practice balance, weight shifting, and supported steps. I’m Cherrick Gordon, MSPT, a pediatric physical therapist with over 25 years of experience helping infants and toddlers build movement skills. Watch real therapy footage as I demonstrate how toy placement and support can help turn a reach into a sideways step. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ What I look for in supported standing before encouraging cruising ✅ How I use supported squats to practice leg strength and control ✅ Where I place toys to encourage reaching and weight shifting ✅ How I support baby as they begin stepping sideways ✅ Why I practice cruising in both directions ✅ How inside and outside couch corners increase the challenge ✅ How I progress from couch cruising to wall-supported cruising If your baby pulls to stand but won’t cruise yet, these demonstrations can help you understand the skills involved and how I build practice around play. Progress at your baby’s pace, stay close to prevent falls, and use stable furniture. 🎥 WATCH NEXT: Our next video focuses on independent standing—the next skill we’ll practice as we continue toward first steps! Subscribe to BabyMasterPT for practical demonstrations on crawling, standing, cruising, and learning to walk. 💬 Does your baby stand at the couch, cruise in one direction, or move both ways? Tell me in the comments! This video provides general education. For guidance on your baby’s individual needs, consult their pediatrician or pediatric physical therapist. Real Babies, Real Families, Real Progress. Movement builds minds. #BabyLearningToWalk #BabyCruising #BabyMasterPT