finally walking... what next

[newmum202410]

so my little boy has finally started walking at 18months
he's quite good unless the dog walks by then he must chase the dog at 100mph....

I've bought a toddler lead - toddler pack trunkie one he mostly walks well.

obviously like most normal people I don't want him to fall n hurt himself I understand falling is learning but my question is wen should I just let him go?

Do you mean let him go at home or outside @newmum202410?

hahaha I mean let go the harness and helping him and let him toddle off into a wall 😂

Is your home dangerous that you are having to put your toddler on a lead inside, even dogs get treated better.

you should have safety proofed your home already & he should be able to toddle around the home & get his confidence up in walking.

on a lead ffs

Just make sure that you’ve removed anything too dangerous, like glass coffee tables wirh sharp metal edges and then let him go. He may fall, he will get bruised but it’s the only way they learn

I’m amused and sort of horrified that people have somehow jumped to the conclusion that you’re using the rein in the house 😅😂

I've stopped using the reins with mine when I feel confident that they wont sprint and will stop or hold my hand when I ask them to which has varied massively between the 6 of them but you’ll know yourself once you feel confident.

The constant tripping and falling will get better over the next couple of months. I find well fitted, proper first walker shoes that are nice and soft and wide make a big difference that way too (with my lot anyway)

my dog has lead... shocking
how dare I want them BOTH to be safe

terrible parent

I've removed all dangers but his my first and the thought of him hurting himself hurts my heart

I took him Clarks get first walkers and he does very well in them.
I think it's just me - I'm to concerned 😟 as above his my first baby/ now toddler. it's crazy how fast his grown. I kno he can do it I just want to keep him safe!

my dog has lead... shocking
how dare I want them BOTH to be safe

terrible parent

I've removed all dangers but his my first and the thought of him hurting himself hurts my heart

Keep him on lead or reins only when outside near road or a place where he can run off and get lost quickly (crowded shopping centre, etc). He doesn't need it for anything else

In the house, garden, park, etc., let him go now unless there's an obvious danger.

Busy places or near roads, when you're confident he'll stay with you/hold your hand nicely and he's tall enough to do so comfortably for the length of time required. Holding your arm straight up gets tiring and uncomfortable after a bit, so we had a stage where we held hands for shorter trips, rucksack for longer ones – I could tuck the rein into the little side pocket when it wasn't needed, but it was there when little arms needed a break.

this is helpful
he is a bit like bambi on ice atm but in a few weeks I guess he won't be