ter 10 months they are learning to release objects held in their hands and walking on their own without a helping hand is most usually around the infant's first birthday.
             From about 7 month's of age onwards, infants need time to practice and advance their crawling skills, where the infant's stomach is on the ground and they use their hands to slide their body forward. This advances to creeping, which is when their leg muscle strength increases and they are able to get up on bent knees and move forward. To further strengthen and coordinate the infant's muscles an activity that encourages the infant to move towards a plush toy is ideal. A large clear area should be selected to place a blanket and the caregiver should then place the infant in the middle. The caregiver then should sit to the side by the toy they are to reach and move the toy to gain their attention saying "Come and get the toy!" Judgement should be used in deciding the distance of the object, as failed attempts can be frustrating for infants. As progression is made the objects can be placed further away.
             Infants at 10 month's of age are learning to voluntarily release objects in their hands. To help them develop this skill you will need some foam blocks and a large container. Select and clear an area that can be constantly supervised and place the container in the middle of the area, scattering the blocks around the container. Allow the infant to explore the blocks and suggest that they "Put the blocks into the container." reinforcing by demonstrating. Provide positive encouragement for attempts as well as accomplishments. To help some infants to release the block from their hand you may need to assist by placing your hand underneath the block or suggesting the infant place the block at the bottom of the container. This will help them to practice releasing objects as a firm surface usually stimulates infants to open...