All children develop in different ways. Active babies usually begin to take their first steps earlier than their calm peers. Once the child has learned to confidently hold on to his legs, you can begin to teach him to walk.
Instructions
Step 1
Dress your child in comfortable clothing. Place safe supports around him so that the baby can push off. Place a tufted rug on the floor. Let the baby walk at home barefoot or in special socks with rubberized soles to prevent flat feet. Walking barefoot helps to harden and form the correct shape of the foot. Do not leave your baby unattended for a second, make sure that he does not fall. Sometimes, after a bruise, children are afraid to take their first steps for a long time.
Step 2
Draw the child's attention to the people walking during the walk, comment on the movement of other children with the words "The boy is walking", "The girl is running." Play with the kid, showing him how toys "walk", accompanying the movements with songs, nursery rhymes.
Step 3
Grab your baby from behind by the armpits and lower his legs onto a hard surface. For a month, move the baby in this way, gradually increasing the walking time. Holding your baby by the armpits, you develop his vestibular apparatus and a sense of balance. Make sure that the body of the baby is not bent to the side or tilted forward, as incorrect body position can lead to problems with posture.
Step 4
Encourage the child to walk. Place an interesting toy near him so that the baby can reach it, holding on to the support. Move the toy further away from the little one each time. And then move the toy so that the child tries to reach it, breaking away from the support.
Step 5
Call a standing baby to you, play catch-up. Take quick steps in one place and say "catch up". The child will try to crawl away or even move a couple of steps away.
Step 6
Encourage your child to walk, exercise, play with other children on the playground. Buy a stroller or fun wheelchair on a stick for your baby.
Step 7
Do not use a walker, the child can quickly get used to them, and the process of learning to walk will be delayed. In addition, improperly fitted walkers have a negative effect on posture.
