Babies Between 2 and 8 Months Can

Question

Babies between 2 and 8 months can
A) Step as well on land as in water, consistent with a physical account of the disappearance of stepping during this age range
B) Step better in water than in land, consistent with a cognitive account of the disappearance of stepping during this age range
C) Step better in water than in land, consistent with a physical account of the disappearance of stepping during this age range
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

According to research on infant stepping, babies between 2 and 8 months tend to step better in water than on land. This is in line with a physical account of the disappearance of stepping during this age range, which suggests that the relative difficulty of supporting body weight on land contributes to the disappearance of stepping. In water, the buoyancy supports the baby's weight and enables them to step more easily.