The baby's first steps, and how to accompany him when he starts walking

The first steps They are a milestone in the growth of the baby. They mark the beginning of a new stage in which they will explore the world from another perspective.

It is also an event for parents. On the one hand they feel proud that their little one is able to maintain the balance on his two feet, while on the other there is concern about the dangers of this new form of displacement.

There is a prerequisite to stand up that each baby is doing at their own pace. Throughout the first year he has managed to turn on himself, sit down, crawl and stay on his two feet. Crawling is the natural previous step when standing up, but some children overlook it. It is a very beneficial evolutionary stage for the baby, so it is not recommended to hurry to stand up the child because it will skip this phase.

Take the first steps It does not mean starting to walk. At first the baby will seek support in objects (usually furniture) to walk short distances. He will go from the chair to the table, from the table to the sofa and will go longer distances as he gains confidence. The same if you extend your arms will walk a few steps towards you (that incidentally is an unforgettable moment for parents), but it may take several weeks until the child can walk without help.

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When the baby begins to take the first steps

As with so many other things in children's lives like the first smile, the crawling or the first word, the age at which babies take the first steps it depends on one's own growth rate. Some begin to walk at 9 months while others, In Babies and more, how to choose the most suitable footwear for children? The experts advise you

How can we help you take the first steps

There are some early stimulation exercises that we can put into practice to help the baby take his first steps with confidence when his time has come.

For example:

Home security is essential

When our baby shows interest in starting to move on her two legs, it is essential that let's take safety measures at home so that you can campaign freely without danger.

We must remove any object that may fall on the baby in its attempt to stand up, we have to protect the corners of the tables, remove valuable ornaments, cover the plugs, put up alcoholic drinks or cleaning supplies, put safety lock on doors and drawers, etc.

They are the same precautions that we must take when starting to crawl, but taking into account that it now reaches places where it did not arrive before and that moves faster, although some also crawl at vertigo speed.

As well as home safety, the footwear you use to take the first steps is also important. Ideally, do it barefoot, but that is not always possible, so ideally, the footwear protects your foot and provides balance and stability. For this, the best ones are the soft ones with a flexible sole that allow freedom of movement.

Finally, if your baby is in the wonderful stage of taking your first steps It is important that for your safety do not take your eyes off and that you are aware that there will be trips and falls. They are part of the learning.

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