Is it better for children to walk early or late?

Children begin to learn to walk gradually after they are about one year old, and can slowly move back and forth with the help of something, but they will fall occasionally. In fact, when children first start learning to walk, their gait is rather ugly, just like the way a duck walks. Without training, the child's walking will get better as they grow and develop. Now many parents are concerned about whether it is better for their children to walk early or late. Let's find out.

Because the baby's development has just begun, the body tissues are very weak and the bones are mostly made of cartilage, which is not strong at all. The characteristics of its bones are that it contains more organic matter, less calcium salts and basal halides, and the bones are soft. Therefore, bearing weight too early is very detrimental to its development.

If you learn to sit too early and your spine is put under weight too early, scoliosis or hunchback will naturally occur due to the lack of calcium in the spine and the loose and underdeveloped back muscles. This will gradually worsen with age and may cause permanent abnormal body posture, which is not only unsightly but also detrimental to your health, leading to lifelong pain and regret.

If children learn to walk too early, their lower limb bones are soft and fragile and cannot withstand the weight of the upper body, so they easily become fatigued. The blood supply to the lower limbs is also affected, which can easily lead to rickets-like "X" or "O" shaped legs in the lower limbs, and even fatigue fractures.

Therefore, training should be carried out according to the characteristics of the child's developmental stage. Generally speaking, before six months old, the baby can learn to lift his head, rotate his head, and turn over. He can also do baby gymnastics while lying in bed or in a cradle. Seven-month-old babies can sit up with support. Eight to nine-month-old babies can crawl forward. After ten months, they can stand up with the help of the bed. After eleven months, the child can take independent steps. However, you should be careful to know when to stop and never force the baby to learn to sit or walk too early, so as not to affect its normal growth and development.

In fact, many parents don’t need to worry too much about whether it is better for their children to walk early or late. Many children learn to walk early, while some children don’t walk until they are one or two years old. As long as the child is healthy, it doesn’t matter.