Cushion mountain: a play idea for 9 to 12 months
Climbing over something soft builds strength and balance. It takes about 6 minutes and uses couch cushions or pillows.
Checked October 29, 2026.
How to play
Cushion mountain9 to 12 months · about 6 minutes
You need: couch cushions or pillows.
- Pile a few cushions on the floor into a low hill.
- Put a toy on the far side.
- Let your baby crawl up and over to reach it.
- Stay close and cheer them on.
Builds: moving and using hands. Climbing over something soft builds strength and balance.
Safety: Keep it low on the floor, away from stairs and sharp furniture corners, and stay close.
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Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Small Parts for Toys and Children's Products (16 CFR part 1501) (checked October 29, 2026)