https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:40:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-help-your-lo-build-confidence#post-1641756 Sat, 17 May 2014 13:21:04 +0000 Smurfette 1641756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just tried to make a big deal about it when she did it. They do it when they are ready. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-help-your-lo-build-confidence#post-1641618 Sat, 17 May 2014 10:49:50 +0000 Applesandbananas 1641618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO would stand with stuff in his hands. I'd just keep handing him toys and he'd stand unassisted with his toys. The first several times he realized what was going on, he'd sit quickly and fuss a little but jump right back into playing so I kept doing it. </p> <p>Playing on carpet helped too, LO knew it didn't really hurt to fall on the carpet.</p> <p>I also make a big huge deal out of him trying to stand unassisted, walk, etc. I clap and cheer and smile and giggle and he gets way into it. </p> <p>Trust your gut, if you think guiding him and giving him a little "push" is the right choice for your LO, do it. If not, just follow his lead :) good luck, it's such an exciting time when they start pulling up and cruising and walking!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-help-your-lo-build-confidence#post-1641501 Sat, 17 May 2014 09:05:35 +0000 Ra 1641501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has been cruising and climbing for well over a month now and can pull up quite easily. However, he is still scared to stand unassisted. He will briefly let go of things and then immediately grab back on. I know he CAN stand unassisted because I've let go of his hands a few times when he's been really engrossed in something. He usually lasts about 30 seconds before he realizes I let go and then gets scared and sits and cries. If he is paying attention and I try to let go he will immediately cry and cling to me.</p> <p>I don't want to pressure him to do something he's not ready for, I just know he can do it but needs the confidence. Should I keep trying to let go and then clap for him and encourage him? Or should I just wait until he starts wanting to let go on his own? </p>