At last, you have already taken your first steps, but now what is next in your development? Find out!
Babies don’t start walking overnight. Before taking his first steps, the baby will start to crawl, then he will stand up, he will walk holding onto the furniture, he will fall, and when he finally masters all the obstacles, he will walk free and alone.
MY BABY IS ALREADY WALKING, AND NOW?
Your child’s first steps are always a source of joy for the family. They indicate one more step in their motor development. On the other hand, the fact that the baby gains autonomy to move opens the door to a series of risks that can endanger his safety and health.
SECURITY MEASURES
According to statistics, the highest number of childhood accidents occur when the child begins to walk. For this reason, it is necessary that in this new stage you consider some safety measures in order to prevent the dangers to which your child will be exposed.
- Don’t forget that even though your child is no longer a baby, it still requires your support and vigilance.
- Stay tuned when moving around the house. Remember that your first movements are somewhat uncontrolled and you still need to reach the balance necessary to walk smoothly.
- Choose comfortable and light shoes, also look for those with non-slip soles to avoid falls. Here we tell you how to choose the best children’s footwear.
- Allow your baby to explore every corner of the house, but not before confirming that all spaces are safe.
- Avoid leaving chairs or stairs within your baby’s reach.
- Put protectors on the corners of tables and furniture to prevent bumps.
- Fix the rugs to the floor so that your baby doesn’t slip.
- Put up barriers to prevent your baby from approaching the kitchen, bathroom, stairs, etc.
- Avoid letting your baby stay alone in the bathtub, this should not happen for a second. The risk of drowning is latent.
- Keep cleaning products, medicines, cosmetics, etc. away from it to avoid possible poisoning.
- Take care that it does not fall, although it is something that happens frequently. Take care of him! A serious fall can make you afraid to walk and back off your autonomy process.
- Motivate your baby to walk more and more.
If your baby is already walking, practice will give him more security and therefore more confidence in his steps.
At what age did your baby start walking?