Walking Simulation
Parent supports baby through leg-strengthening exercises including cycling motions and simulated walking. The agent guides the parent to observe weight-bearing on legs, stepping reflexes, and leg muscle coordination — building the lower body strength essential for standing and walking milestones.
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What you'll need
Baby lying on back on a comfortable surface for cycling portion. Smooth, firm floor surface for standing/walking portion. Baby should be alert and happy. Parent able to support baby under armpits.
How it works
- 1~25s
Start by laying your child on their back. Take their ankles gently and move their legs in a cycling motion — like riding a little bicycle. Nice and rhythmic. Watch your child's face — does they seem to enjoy it? And look at those legs — does your child start to push back or join in the movement? Any active leg work from them is wonderful. Tell me what you see.
Watch for: Baby shows active leg engagement during cycling exercise — pushing back, kicking, or moving legs with parent's guidance.
- 2~25s
Now let's try some standing practice. Hold your child under the armpits and lift them up so their feet just touch the floor. Let them feel the ground under their feet. Watch carefully — does your child push down with their legs? Can you feel them bearing some weight? Some babies will straighten their legs, others will curl them up. What does your child do?
Watch for: Baby pushes legs against floor surface and bears some weight when held in standing position.
- 3~30s
While you're still supporting your child under the armpits with their feet on the floor, try slowly moving them forward. It's like a little walking dance! Does your child make any stepping movements? Even small weight shifts from one foot to the other count. Then try moving them backward a little. How does your child respond to the different directions?
Watch for: Baby makes stepping or weight-shifting movements when moved forward in supported standing position.