# Give your baby floor time

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Spread a firm blanket on the floor and lay your baby on their back with nothing strapped around them\. Sit nearby and let them kick, stretch, and turn their head wherever they want\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: Up to 2 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Montessori
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Time out of a seat or a bouncer lets your baby move freely, which is how they build the strength for rolling and, later, crawling\.

## Benefit

Rolling and crawling

## Materials

- Firm blanket or mat

## Safety note

Use a firm, flat surface, keep pillows and loose blankets away, and stay in the room\.