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9 month old and head bumps, he won't hold on

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Spanglyprincess1 · 27/04/2019 21:50

My baby can pul him self up and surf around objects but he will not hold on. He just let's go and reaches for something even far away stuff and it's cause a lot of head bumps. He isn't stable enough yet.
How can I teach him he needs to hold on? I hate how much and how hard he's hitting his face and head.

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HennyPennyHorror · 28/04/2019 04:06

You can't teach him that...because he won't need it for long and they're designed to push themselves to the limit when it comes to walking.

It's exhausting but for now, when he's going around the furniture, just try to stay within reach of him or put a load of soft cushions and throws around on the floor so he's got a soft landing.

lljkk · 28/04/2019 05:46

It's very frustrating! There are baby helmets but I never organised one. Poor things. I think late walkers have a big advantage in this respect.

MustardScreams · 28/04/2019 06:10

Unfortunately you can’t teach them, you just have to be there to catch them.

I used to put a double duvet on the living room floor when dd was cruising and that helped. But you’ve got to watch them like a hawk at all times really.

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SherlockSays · 28/04/2019 06:54

My 9 month old is the same, she's on the verge of walking. To be honest, I just let her get on with it because that's how they learn - she cries more from the shock of falling/bumping than actual pain because she can be distracted from it within seconds.

IWantMyHatBack · 28/04/2019 06:56

Get some of those foam jigsaw tiles, they're great for this

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Spanglyprincess1 · 28/04/2019 08:25

I have a really ornate coffee table which I'm. Going to have to get rid off or put in storage as it's a death trap.
No he's hurt himself and at childminders he just launches himself at stuff without even thinking. It's scary. My mom had four of us and she said all of us would hold on till our knuckles were white. He doesn't he just let's go and then goes for it and falls

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Divgirl2 · 28/04/2019 08:39

You can't teach him to hold on as PP have said. It's a good thing they're pushing themselves to be honest.

Anyway, it's not for long. I got rid of a death trap coffee table for the same reason, and attached foam to everything not easily removable. You can buy it on Amazon.

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Spanglyprincess1 · 28/04/2019 08:50

I have a fire guard already. And three baby gates. Plus plug covers etc. The foam squares are a good idea and I got carpet rather than laminate a while ago when he started straying to stand as it was slippy n hard when he fell.
Thanks was starting to worry!

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Bobbindobbin · 28/04/2019 08:51

I put mine in a baby foam crash helmet until he was steady on his feet! Saved his head from numerous hard floors etc

pastabest · 28/04/2019 08:55

If you are in the uk plug covers are more dangerous than not having plug covers.

FannyFeatures · 28/04/2019 09:02

He'll be fine, sounds like he's just trying to get to grips with cruising and getting ready to take a few steps. Let him get on with it and just move anything particularly dangerous.

Also, I notice you mention socket covers. These are no longer recommended as they pose a bigger risk than a bare socket because they keep the circuit open. They're no longer authorised for use in professional child/health care settings for this reason.

More info on that here, www.fatallyflawed.org.uk.

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