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Wobble, Plop, Up We Pop!

Toddle, toddle, wobble… PLOP! Soft little landing, up we pop! A cheering song for first steps.

Babies 9–18 monthsFor babies2:29Video and moves

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Babies popping back up with arms in the air while their grown-ups smile.
A still from the Wobble, Plop, Up We Pop! video. Animation made with AI tools.

What this song is about

Wobble, Plop, Up We Pop! is a joyful song for babies learning to walk and the grown-ups cheering them on. The chorus is built around the moment every new walker knows: toddle, toddle, wobble… plop! Instead of a gasp, the song answers with "Soft little landing, up we pop!" and a round of applause for the try. Bumps are part of learning, and a calm, happy reaction helps babies get straight back up.

The verses follow the real stages of walking: pulling up on the sofa, cruising along it hand by hand, bare toes gripping the floor, holding a grown-up's fingers low by their side, letting go with arms up and feet wide, and finally three steps into a big bear hug. In the bridge, a baby dragon learns to walk too, swinging its tail for balance. And one line is there for the grown-ups as much as the babies: "Some walk early, some walk late, every little try is great!"

Sung and danced with the Dragon, our mascot who learns new things alongside children.

Learn the moves

Each step shows when it first comes up in the song. Every move works standing or sitting down.

  1. Babies toddling and wobbling down onto a soft mat in front of a sofa, grown-ups kneeling beside them and the Dragon nearby.
    Toddle, toddle, wobble… plop! (0:12 in the video)

    Step 1: Toddle, wobble, plop!

    First at 0:11

    Sway side to side on "toddle, toddle", wobble, then sit down softly on "PLOP!".

  2. Babies popping back up with arms in the air while their grown-ups smile.
    Soft little landing, up we pop! (0:13 in the video)

    Step 2: Up we pop!

    First at 0:13

    Pop back up with your arms in the air.

  3. Grown-ups and the Dragon clapping for the babies' tries.
    Clap, clap, look at you try! (0:16 in the video)

    Step 3: Clap for the try

    First at 0:15

    Clap, clap! Every try gets a round of applause.

  4. Babies cruising sideways along the sofa seat, hand by hand.
    Side, side, cruising, hand by hand. (0:27 in the video)

    Step 4: Cruise along the sofa

    First at 0:26

    Hands on the sofa and step sideways, hand by hand, to reach a teddy at the end.

  5. Babies standing with arms up high and feet out wide, ready to step.
    Arms up high, feet out wide. (1:20 in the video)

    Step 5: Arms up, feet wide

    First at 1:20

    Let go with arms up high and feet out wide, then one, two, three steps into a big hug.

Lyrics

The words as sung. The bits in brackets are the echoes to shout back.

Intro

(Clap, clap!) Here we go!

Chorus

Toddle, toddle, wobble... PLOP! (Plop!)Soft little landing, (Oops!) up we pop! (Pop!)Clap, clap, look at you try! (Clap, clap!)Wobble, plop, up we pop! (Hooray!)

Verse 1

Hands on the sofa, up you stand, (Up!)Side, side, cruising, hand by hand, (Side, side!)Teddy's waiting at the end, (Where?)Cruise, cruise, cruise to your fuzzy friend! (Got him!)

Chorus

Toddle, toddle, wobble... PLOP! (Plop!)Soft little landing, (Oops!) up we pop! (Pop!)Clap, clap, look at you try! (Clap, clap!)Wobble, plop, up we pop! (Hooray!)

Verse 2

Bare little toes, (wiggle!) feel the floor,Toes hold tight (wiggle!) like a dragon's claw!Hold my fingers, low by your side,Little steps... (Step!) look at that stride!

Verse 3

Let go now, (Ooh!) arms up high,Feet out wide, (Wide!) give it a try,One, two, three, (Wow!) across the rug,Into my arms for a big bear hug!

Bridge

Little dragon, (Rawr!) tail swings wide,Wobble... plop! (Plop!) then he tries and tries,Some walk early, some walk late,Every little try is great!

Final Chorus

Toddle, toddle, wobble... PLOP! (Plop!)Soft little landing, (Oops!) up we pop! (Pop!)Clap, clap, look at you try! (Clap, clap!)Wobble, plop, up we pop! (Hooray!)Wobble, plop, up we pop! (Hooray!)

Outro

Wobble, plop... up we pop! (Hooray!)(Hooray!)

For grown-ups

Babies start walking at very different ages, and that is normal. Most take a few steps on their own by about 15 months and walk without holding on by 18 months. Before walking, they pull up on furniture and cruise along it.

  • Barefoot on a firm, safe floor helps balance indoors. If you hold their hands, keep them low, not above the head.
  • Please don't use a baby walker with wheels: paediatricians warn they cause injuries and don't help babies walk.
  • Use stair gates, cover sharp corners, make sure furniture is stable, and stay close.
  • Bumps and tumbles are part of learning: a quick hug and off they go.
  • If your child isn't walking by 18 months, or you're worried, talk to your doctor or health visitor.

Sources

This song and these notes are general information, not medical advice. If you are worried about your child, talk to your doctor or health visitor.

Questions parents ask

When do babies start walking?

It varies a lot. Many take their first steps around their first birthday; most take a few steps on their own by about 15 months and walk without holding on by 18 months.

Should my baby wear shoes when learning to walk?

Indoors, bare feet on a firm, safe floor help babies feel the ground and balance. Shoes are for outside.

Are baby walkers safe?

Paediatricians advise against baby walkers with wheels: they cause injuries such as falls down stairs and don't help babies learn to walk.

Music and vocals made with AI. Lyrics, moves and animation by our team, with AI tools. Words and moves are original to Dragon Kids Land.

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