Don't do it again! These two things can not let the baby learn to walk, but also affect the development of the legs
During the toddler period, many parents are prone to make these two mistakes:
The First: is to take the baby.
In fact, this is a thankless thing. Parents are tired and have backaches, and the development of the baby is also restricted, and these adverse consequences will also occur:
First, the baby is prone to form the bad habit of walking on tiptoe.
Second, the baby's skeletal development is immature . If the parent holds the baby, if the strength is not grasped, it is easy to cause the baby's arm to dislocate and even fracture.
Third, under the protection of parents, the baby will lose interest in exploring walking if he fails to experience walking.
Fourth, some babies are vulnerable to their self-confidence under the urging of their parents .
The second: is to use a walker.
Put your baby in a walker to practice walking, and your baby will usually move around freely and explore everything around you. Parents think that they free their hands, but they put the baby in invisible danger.
I often see some sad news, the baby sitting on the walker, fell down the stairs or steps, causing fractures or head injuries; there are also babies sitting on the walker pulling the tablecloth, the hot water bottle on the tablecloth, When heavy objects fall, the baby is scalded or smashed.
This is because the speed of the walker is too fast, and it is easy to roll over when encountering obstacles. The parents have not yet reacted, and the baby has been injured.
In addition, when the baby uses a walker, on the one hand, the legs cannot be exercised , and on the other hand, it is not conducive to the baby's control of his own balance .
European scholars have conducted experiments, and the baby's motor development using a walker is 3-4 weeks behind that of the baby who does not use a walker.
Whether it is to lead the baby to walk, or let the baby sit on the walker to practice walking, it is against the law of the natural growth of the baby .
There is only one correct way for parents to help the baby in the toddler stage: let the baby walk on his own.
When your baby is eight or nine months old, you can try to walk on a wall, furniture, bed edge or railing.
Let the baby walk on the support, which can make the baby more confident when learning to walk. Parents can encourage the baby to try to slowly let go of the hand and move around.
The baby 's first step is the most important moment . Parents can sit on the floor and guide the baby to control the balance and take the first step slowly.
Babies usually stumble or stumble when they practice walking. At this time, we must pay attention to the safety of the environment. There should be no sharp objects on the ground , and there should not be too many obstacles to avoid injury to the baby.
In addition, babies at this stage often walk and crawl. Parents should allow the baby to switch between crawling and walking before he actually learns to walk.
When putting the baby down, parents can consciously make the baby stand instead of sitting, so that the baby can walk unconsciously.
During the toddler period, the correct way for parents to help the baby is not to be overly involved and to give the baby full encouragement.
During the baby's toddler period, parents let the baby explore freely, but it does not mean that parents can leave the baby alone. Babies at this stage are full of curiosity, but lack awareness of danger and are prone to accidents.
So, what steps can parents take to create a safe toddler environment for their baby?
Here are some tips for parents.
TIP1: Stick anti-collision strips on the corners of furniture.
During the toddler period, the baby is easy to fall and be injured by hitting the corner of the furniture. Stick anti-collision strips on the corner of the furniture to prevent the baby from being bruised .
TIP2: Pack up small items.
Parents usually pay attention to clean up small objects, such as melon seeds, toy parts, etc., to prevent the baby from shoving small objects into his mouth and nose when he is exploring freely, causing accidents.
TIP3: Hide or cover sockets at home.
Some babies will be very interested in the small holes of the socket and try to put their hands into the small holes. This is a very dangerous action and is prone to electric shocks . Parents can keep the plug out of the reach of the baby; for wall sockets, install an insulating socket protective cover, or use a socket with a cover.
TIP4: Choose the right toddler pants.
During the baby's toddler period, there is a lot of exercise. Unsuitable diapers are easy to strangle the thighs, and airtight diapers will also cause the baby to suffocate and develop prickly heat. Therefore, parents should choose suitable toddler trousers for their baby.
TIP5: Choose suitable toddler shoes.
Outdoors, it is recommended to put on suitable toddler shoes for your baby to avoid being scratched or stabbed by sharp objects outdoors. Suitable toddler shoes should have the characteristics of anti-skid, anti-collision and stability.
Baby learning to walk is a necessary stage of growth and development . Parents do not need to pay too much attention, but they also need to be vigilant. Creating a safe and free space for your baby to explore, and giving praise and encouragement at critical moments is the greatest help for your baby's learning to walk.