Walking Tips

Why is walking important?
Learning to walk takes time. Enjoy the time your infant spends on their tummy and crawling. Time spent on the floor and exploring the world is great for children’s development. Provide an environment that allows your infant to stand and walk when they are ready.

How will my infant move from crawling to walking?
They will start to crawl to things and begin to pull themselves up and walk around the furniture. This may happen for many months. They are preparing their muscles to take their own weight in a standing position.

If your infant is not ready to stand by pulling themselves up, allow them to remain on the floor. Eventually they won’t even need furniture to help them and they will take their first exciting step! Once they are walking, balance and speed will gradually improve.