Never forget that her legs are twice the size of yours! So walk at his speed, even if he likes to stroll. It is a way for him to explore the world, which is essential for his awakening. Also know how to resist your urge to pull his little hand to force the pace … A tip : set a limit. For example “until the bakery, you stay in the stroller. Then you can walk ”. So that your child can perfect his balance, the beam test is a good exercise: walk without “falling” on a small sidewalk in a pedestrian street, on a long strip of paper placed on the carpet or on top of a small wall, holding his hand. While keeping an eye on him, you can also help him ascend and descend a step without support: a staircase or even a door step. Make it walk too on “slack” (a mattress placed on the floor is ideal). Be careful, however, not to overestimate your child. Difficult to predict the resistance of your new walking companion, especially as his fatigue will occur suddenly, without being able to warn you five minutes before.
Baby walks: what walks at what age?
At 18-20 months, do not exceed 20 minutes of walking. Your child loves to walk but you can trust him to make it clear to you when he has had enough! From 3 years old, he will be capable of everything and you will often be tired before him!
Do you always have to bring your stroller? Yes, at least one stroller. He will be able to rest there from time to time, but will also push it, well protected – he stands between you and the stroller – from the multiple dangers of the sidewalk!
What if baby is slow to walk?
Be patient until your baby is 18-20 months old! It is not necessarily a developmental delay. Your child, who has been standing for several weeks, maybe he just doesn’t want to let go, or maybe he’s trying really hard right now to move into another area like language, for example. For worried parents, two golden rules: patience and vigilance.
However, after the 18-20 month stage, your child should visit the pediatrician. The doctor will check that there is no abnormality, a neurological disorder for example. He will most often prescribe physiotherapy sessions if the child is too hypotonic (lack of muscle tone). Rest assured: very rare are the consequences of this small “delay” on his subsequent physical development.