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How to help with walking

Why is walking important for your baby?

Strengthening her bones and muscles. Building her sensory system so that she can achieve and maintain balance, as well as understand the relative position of her body parts and how to use them together for coordinated movement. Developing vision so that she can focus both near and far.

Top Tips

Put their back against the wall and encourage them to walk towards you

Support them holding their hips

Support them holding their arms low

 

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