Kid Walking Down Stairs

The thought of your child going up and down a flight of stairs independently may be quite a very alarming thought, especially for parents of new walkers; however, learning to negotiate the stairs is an important part in your child's strength and motor development. One year: Children begin to crawl up the stairs. Two years: Toddlers begin walking up and down stairs using a non-alternating stepping pattern with hand held or rail assistance.

Three years: Children begin walking up the stairs using an alternating stepping pattern without the handrail, and down stairs using a non. Being able to climb the stairs is an extremely important gross motor skill for your child to master in order for them to safely and independently navigate their environment at home, school, and in the community. At one point or another, your busy little toddler is going to try to tackle those stairs.

You can teach her a safe way to navigate them or she'll wing it and try her own way. The safest method for going down stairs depends on your child's age, stage of development and comfort with her abilities. Helen Milligan, MPT, physical therapist with the Trisomy 21 Program, describes how to teach children with Down syndrome to walk up and down stairs, and how to overcome stair issues with school.

In this video, Goally helps kids learn Walking Up and Down Stairs Safely Learn Life Skills.The lessons include:Lesson 1: Go down the stairsLesson 2: Go up. While every kid's timeline is different, the typical development of stair navigation is: Walking up/down stairs with step. 3-4 Years of Age Will be able to walk up stairs placing one foot on each step without any support.

(3-3.5 years) Can walk down the stairs placing one foot on each step without any support. It's always important to make sure your child is supervised and safe when learning the stairs as well as other gross motor milestones! Helping Toddlers Navigate Stairs Is your child 2 years, 3 years, or 4 years old, and having difficulty walking up or down stairs? Watching your toddler master stair climbing can be a nerve wrecking experience.

As your child becomes more curious and adventurous, it is critical that they have the proper strength and coordination to safely climb up and come back down stairs. What many parents may. If your child is practicing hands free stair walking, always stay close below your child as they climb up or descend stairs in case they lose their balance and fall.

To help your child walk up or down stairs while alternating feet, tap each leg as a physical cue and point to the next step.