Development motor baby in first year and his two lives will look so significant. Who was a baby only can bedridden, will gradually can sit, stand up, and walk alone.
The baby's motor development, especially from sitting to walking, must be well supported and stimulated. You and your partner must know when these signs start to appear, so that your little one's motor skills continue to develop over time.
Benchmark Baby Can Sit Up To Walk
In the first 2 years of life, your little one is developing coordination and muscle strength in his body. He will begin to learn to sit, roll over, crawl, stand, and eventually walk.
Each baby's motor development stage can be different. However, there are basic benchmarks that can serve as guidelines for parents to monitor their baby's motor development from time to time. Among others are:
1. Baby's ability to dsit down
Infant motor development to begin to be able to sit with assistance usually begins at the age of 4 months. His abilities will continue to develop and he will begin to be able to sit up on his own without assistance when he is 7-9 months old.
To stimulate his ability to sit, when your little one can lift his head and is lying on his back, try to gently hold his hands and pull him to a sitting position. In addition, make it a habit for your little one to sit on his lap since he was 4 months old.
When he is 6 months old, your little one will love to jump up and down on your thighs for the next few months. This is a good thing because it is a sign that his leg muscles are continuing to develop.
To stimulate the ability to sit alone, try inviting your little one to play. You can place brightly colored toys near his feet or invite him to play a stacking game.
2. The baby's ability to mcrawl
At the age range of 6-10 months, babies usually begin to crawl. This baby's motor development is very important because it can train him to move his arms and legs at the same time. In addition to using their arms and legs, there are also babies who crawl using their stomachs.
To stimulate this ability, place a toy near your little one and let him reach for it by crawling. To make him more confident and agile, try providing a pillow obstacle near the toy. When he does reach for a toy, praise him to boost his confidence.
3. Stand up with focus
At the age range of 7-12 months, babies can lift themselves with the help of furniture or people around them. It can be said that at this age babies are able to stand with objects or people around them holding them.
To support this development, you can help your little one pull his body when he is in a position ready to stand. In addition, try placing the toy on a sturdy table that is possible for your little one to reach, so that he is interested in reaching it and standing up.
When standing, your little one may find it difficult to sit or return to a safe position. Now, when this happens, don't immediately help him to a sitting position, but teach him how to bend his knees to return to a sitting position. You have to be patient because bending your knees is difficult for babies.
4. Walk or creep with focus
Babies are generally able to walk by leaning on or being carried when they are 9-12 months old. When the baby begins to learn to walk or crawl, he will step his feet to shift from his initial position by holding on to a piece of furniture.
It's also possible for babies to move their handles from one piece of furniture to another (such as from a couch to an easy-to-reach table) slowly.
In practicing the ability to walk, avoid using baby walker because it can inhibit the growth of the Little One's leg muscles. on the other hand, let your little one walk with bare feet because this way he will be able to maintain balance and coordination.
5. Standing unaided
This stage is the most important part of walking alone. If your little one is able to stand up without help, it means that he already has a balance that can be his provision for walking. Usually, babies begin to be able to stand without assistance when they are 7-12 months old.
Stimulation that can be given to support the baby's motor development is to play with him. You can put your baby on a small stool with his feet touching the floor, then give a toy nearby so he will stand up to reach it.
Remember, always give appreciation every time your little one succeeds in doing something so that he is more confident to do it again.
6. First step or walk without a pedestal
After being able to stand on their own, your little one will slowly dare to walk on their own. This first step usually occurs when he is 9-15 months old.
If you see your little one succeeding in walking, give him a hug and a compliment. To practice courage, you can ask him to do it again by holding his hand as he walks, then releasing his grip slowly until he is in a stable position.
Another way is to let your little one reach out to you independently. The trick is to help him stand up, then back your body and extend both hands as if to hug him. When your little one walks up to you, you should slowly back away so that he can walk longer.
The stages of baby development from sitting to walking can vary because each child has different developments, especially if he is born prematurely.
However, if your little one has not been able to stand even though he has stepped on 1 year or is not even able to walk when he is 2 years old, it is better to consult a pediatrician.