Baby

The steps that come before walking

May 7, 2018
Walking sideways

This step is the last one before your child really walks. By climbing up on the furniture, he practices putting one foot before the other or next to each other. First tiptoeing, then on the whole foot, he tries to find his balance and will eventually find the courage to let go of his precious support. Meanwhile, his parents will spend weeks, even months, watching him stumble and fall. Until that period, the poor parents had never noticed how many corners were on their living room’s tables!

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