Childproofing your homeby anchoring heavy furniture to the wall and installing baby gates is a must.
But so is taking the time to teach your tot how to navigate stairs safely.
What better way to learn than under your watchful wing?
When can children climb stairs?
Be on the lookout for these stair climbing milestones.
How do I keep my child safe on stairs?
From installing baby gates to giving him time to practice under supervision, heres how you could help.
What punch in of safety gate is best for your newbie climber?
It should also have no more than 2 inches between the bottom of the gate and the floor.
Stick around within eye- or ear-shot just in case he loses his footing and gives himself a scare.
No stairs at your house?
Practice at Grandmas or the library so your tot can get some stair-stepping experience.
Repeat the rule about holding onto the rail and stay a step or two behind should he tumble.
Once hes reached the top, let him come down.
Stay a couple of steps in front of him in case he needs a spotter.
Give it time
Keep in mind, your tot wont master this skill overnight.
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