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Ana's New Walker & Pulling to Stand

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With the enthusiastic encouragement of her brother, her parents, and the reward of watching hockey, little Ana uses her new walker, stands up in her crib, and crawls up the stairs. Writes VriezeFamily: "Ana is learning how to use her walker. In this clip I have my hands under her armpits to keep her from falling down. I'm not holding her up! She's also learning how to pull to stand and climbing up stairs."

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