How to prepare a child for the first steps
Special exercises will strengthen the back muscles andbaby's legs, he will stand more firmly on his feet and fall less often. Jumping in place trains muscles perfectly. Children love to jump on their mother's lap, so you should not deny them this pleasure.
Walking with support is the main wayteach a child to walk independently Photo: Getty If the child stands confidently, holding on to a support, you can begin to walk with support. How this can be organized:
- Use special "reins" or a long towel passed through the baby's chest and armpits.
- Buy a toy that you can push, leaning on it.
- Drive the baby, holding it by two hands.
Not all children like reins, if the babyrefuses to wear such an accessory - you shouldn't force him to do it, so as not to discourage him from practicing walking. Most often, mother's hands become a universal exercise machine. Most babies are ready to walk holding hands at least all day long. However, mother's back usually can't stand it and the question arises of how to teach a child to walk independently without support. During this period, walkers may seem like a salvation. Of course, they have advantages - the child moves independently, and the mother's hands are free. However, walkers should not be overused, because the child sits in them and only pushes off the floor with his feet. This is easier than learning to walk and the process of learning to walk can be delayed.
How to quickly teach a child to walk alone
When the baby is standing near the support, offer hima favorite toy or something tasty. But at such a distance that you need to break away from the support and take at least a step to reach the goal. This method will require the help of the second parent or an older child. One adult should support the standing child from behind under the arms. Mom stands in front of him and holds out her hands. To reach mom, the baby himself must take a couple of steps, freeing himself from the support from behind. You need to be ready to catch a falling child so that he does not get scared. You need to actively encourage the child to walk, wildly rejoicing at his successes. Praise is the most effective incentive for further efforts. And do not be upset if not everything works out as quickly as mom and dad want. In due time, the baby will definitely start walking on his own. In the end, not a single healthy child remained a "crawler" forever, everyone began to walk sooner or later.
