Baby Learning to walk

Probably one of the greatest moments of pure unhinged joy for a parent is when their child begins to walk for the first time. Here's a couple simple tips to help get your young one up off the ground and running.

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[DDScene]

Oh and I heard somewhere that walkers like that hurt babies hips but we have one too. We also got a push things similar to a stroller and Annuh loved it til she got used to walking by herself.

[cluelessfather]

@DDScene I know. Our pediatrician warned us about old wives tales in regards to babies walking. To compress a really long conversation we had after a friend told us that if the baby starts walking before they are one year old they will have "bowed legs". Our pediatricians response: "an old wives tale. When the baby is ready to walk, they will walk. It comes down to have they developed the muscles necessary for walking? And when they have, they will."

[DDScene]

Mine was walking with a walker around seven months, and she started taking steps at ten. Now she's meandering everywhere and climbing on the couches and falling off the couches. Do you have a video about climbing babies?

[cluelessfather]

@DDScene No video yet about climbing babies. I sort of missed that one. My daughter is at the stage where she likes to take flying leaps off couches. Truly terrifying. My only recommendations are to keep a close eye on her, put corner protectors on sharp furniture corners and buy extra pillows to put under the things she likes falling off of. That's what we did with Alex. Pretty soon your daughter will be driving you crazy running around and pulling out drawers, stuff off shelves, etc. Fun!

[tamaras82]

PS: you have to read the eldest message (third down) so they make sense! LOL! (some sense at least as I've now read some of my typos and incorrect grammar! Oops!! - sorry! LOL!). :)

[cluelessfather]

@tamaras82 Also remember that most pediatricians will state that it is more important for them to learn to crawl really well then to start walking early. Having more space does encourage them to get around it faster = walking, but if they haven't mastered standing up first, that's the best place to start! THAT BEING SAID, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE A VIDEO OF HER WALKING! :D Be sure to PM me when you post it! Ml, Dare

[DDScene]

I think she has taken a leap of faith but i'm not sure yet. Its scary!!!

[tamaras82]

@cluelessfather I posted a video response of Lessy standing so you can see how she balances herself. When she starts walking I'll upload it and PM you. Meanwhile for her to start I think we'll try to make the space where she is most of the time more learning-to-walk-friendly (get rid of as much furniture as possible!). And teach her to fall on her butt instead of forward as that could be dangerous with all the close walls, doors, and things! Thanks for your reply! Keep posting videos!

[tamaras82]

@cluelessfather Mine stands up by herself holding onto something since she was 6 months old. She started standing up not holding onto anything since end of June. She crawls really well (and fast!) and stands up by herself no problem (even with nothing to pull herself up). I know walking is so close, I just haven't asked her to do it because the space isn't good for practicing :S I'll try just teaching her to fall on her butt insetad of forward and that way the space shouldn't be a problem! :S

[cluelessfather]

@tamaras82 Wow! A comment puzzle! :D Thank you for the wonderful comments! Is she standing up on her own yet? I think the best place to start if you have a small apartment is buying small boxes or fuzzy squares that the baby can pull themselves up to a standing position on. You can help her practice this by giving her a little assistance and then doing less and less. Once she's standing just stay a few feet away from her and convince her to walk towards you. She'll do it soon enough. Ml, Dare