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Push the box: a play idea for 9 to 12 months

Pushing a box helps new standers and walkers steady themselves. It takes about 5 minutes and uses a sturdy cardboard box or laundry basket.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Push the box9 to 12 months · about 5 minutes

You need: a sturdy cardboard box or laundry basket.

  1. Put a soft toy in the box for a passenger.
  2. Show your baby how to kneel or stand and push it.
  3. Let them push it across the floor.
  4. Say "Go, go, go! Stop!" as they push.

Builds: moving and using hands and language and talking. Pushing a box helps new standers and walkers steady themselves.

Safety: Use it on a flat floor, well away from stairs.

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