1 Step, 2 Step Your Baby is Learning to Walk

The first thing you want to keep in mind is your child knows when they are ready for anything and everything. Being too pushy can sometimes backfire, but not being modivated can have the same effect as well. Take it slow, and remember these are the moments we have waited for, don't rush them.

Start off simple, around the house, going to the car, or while playing in a park. Get your child into the idea that walking is way better than hitching a ride with someone. Sing songs that have to do with walking, or make some of your own. Personally your child won't know if the song you sing is a real song or not but the fact that you are singing it with joy brings joy to them as well. They do work on balance as they try to walk, so it does all come in together.

For those of you who aren't creative with songs here is a song made up on my own! (nothing amazing to it)

"Walking, Walking
Walking up and down the street
Walking, Walking
Walking to the beat"

Watch for signs that your child may be tired, like if he/she constantly sits down, that's ok, their little legs can handle so much before getting the hang of things. Remember this is supposed to be fun, if you feel yourself starting to get a bit frustrated call it quits, just for a bit. Take a break, eat a snack or change a diaper and let them try a walker instead.

Walkers are a great investment when your child is beginning to walk. Now most would say it can delay your child, but personally each child is different. Some benefit while others it can delay but it is up to you, the parents, to know the difference. No one knows your child more than you! Place them in the walker for a few minutes at a time, play tag with them even though they don't move much. Try peek-a-boo but from a distance to modivate the baby to come to you. Dancing always got my girls to go, go, go. There isn't a song my girls won't dance to. Its a great way to let stress go, lose weight, and have fun all while teaching your children. And don't worry about looking like a fool, the only fool there is is the one who isn't having fun with their children. Honest, I twist and dance like no one is watching when in reality there are two pairs of eyes staring at me like "Mommy, are you ok?"

Like I said before and a few times, this is supposed to be fun. The first moments in our childrens lives are the last of the firsts. Enjoy it, take photos, videos, show the world how great your child is. Once you put in time to help your toddler the rest becomes a breeze, until the pre-teen days!

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