Many babies have already learned to walk without support between 12 and 18 months. Some may have taken their first steps earlier, some will learn later. Babies develop differently: from sitting up on their own, crawling, standing, and walking (and later, running and jumping!)
If your child is one year old and still shows no signs of wanting to walk or is afraid to walk alone, there is absolutely nothing wrong. But if he wants to encourage your baby to walk, here are 3 easy ways to do it:
Helps strengthen your muscles.
Having your baby do some simple muscle-strengthening exercises will help prepare her body for walking. One thing you can try is to let him sit without help. Place a toy in front of her and ask her to reach for it and sit back down. Place the object in various positions and distances to help improve stability and also strengthens the muscles in the back, shoulders and legs.
Just make sure you’re nearby to keep your baby safe in case she trips, especially at first.
Let him navigate from one side to the other
When your child can pull himself up (while holding an object), he will begin to take his few steps, shuffling while holding on to a table, sofa, or other furniture. This helps with his mobility. So have him navigate one hand on a piece of furniture while you hold his other hand. You can try placing a toy at one end of your sofa to encourage your baby to walk towards it.
Before you know it, he’ll be off the couch and grabbing you with both hands!
Bring push or pull toys
Push and pull toys are highly entertaining for babies due to their bright colors, sounds, and lights. But they’re more than just toys – they’re proven to help babies learn to walk. Push and pull toys help improve your child’s balance and confidence to take their first steps without support. Your baby will also love that she can move freely (especially after months of pacing on furniture), which will help her feel more motivated to walk on her own!
Try these 3 easy ways to help encourage your baby to walk and you’ll be on your feet in no time!
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