{"id":50150,"date":"2024-06-25T21:49:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=50150"},"modified":"2024-06-25T21:56:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:56:21","slug":"plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Plays and Toys to Encourage Your Baby to Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look no further! This guide is packed with play and toy recommendations to support your baby&#8217;s exciting walking adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every baby takes their first steps at their own pace, anywhere between 9 and 18 months. It&#8217;s a magical time filled with wobbly steps, newfound independence, and of course, immense pride for you as parents! This process involves building balance, coordination, and motor skills, and we&#8217;re here to help you make it fun with 6 play suggestions!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Lets_Get_Playing_6_Fun_Games_to_Support_Walking\" title=\"Let&#8217;s Get Playing: 6 Fun Games to Support Walking\">Let&#8217;s Get Playing: 6 Fun Games to Support Walking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Fun_Activity_Table\" title=\"Fun Activity Table\">Fun Activity Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Basket_Bonanza\" title=\"Basket Bonanza\">Basket Bonanza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Bubble_Party\" title=\"Bubble Party\">Bubble Party<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Animal_Rescue\" title=\"Animal Rescue\">Animal Rescue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Where_Could_It_Be\" title=\"Where Could It Be?\">Where Could It Be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Hands_Full\" title=\"Hands Full!\">Hands Full!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/plays-and-toys-to-encourage-your-baby-to-walk\/#Perfect_Toys_to_Support_Walking\" title=\"Perfect Toys to Support Walking\u00a0\">Perfect Toys to Support Walking\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Get_Playing_6_Fun_Games_to_Support_Walking\"><\/span><b>Let&#8217;s Get Playing: 6 Fun Games to Support Walking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Activity_Table\"><\/span><b>Fun Activity Table<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a safe table at just the right height for your baby, loaded with their favourite toys. The more enticing the toys, the more effort your baby will put into standing to reach them. This will help strengthen their leg muscles and support their walking development. Remember, use a table and toys free of sharp edges, and always supervise your baby to prevent falls.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basket_Bonanza\"><\/span><b>Basket Bonanza<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a washing basket or toy box and fill it with colourful balls, socks, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/soft-toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft toys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Encourage your baby to toss things in, then have them pick them up and take them out again. This active and challenging play helps develop hand-eye coordination, balance, and coordination skills \u2013 all essential for walking!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bubble_Party\"><\/span><b>Bubble Party<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can resist bubbles? This timeless activity is a guaranteed giggle-fest for babies of all ages. Blow bubbles and watch your little one chase and try to pop them. The Bubble Party play is a delightful way to encourage walking as your baby tries to keep up with the floating bubbles.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50151 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1148707286-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_Rescue\"><\/span><b>Animal Rescue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a fun twist on hide-and-seek! Stick small toys on a window or wall using tape. Place your baby in front of the &#8220;rescue zone&#8221; and have them save the day by retrieving all the stuck toys. This play strengthens both small (fine motor skills) and gross motor skills (balance), while also introducing cause-and-effect and problem-solving skills.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Could_It_Be\"><\/span><b>Where Could It Be?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn playtime into a mini treasure hunt! Hide toys or familiar objects around the room in plain sight. Spark your baby&#8217;s curiosity with prompts like &#8220;There was a truck, where could it be?&#8221; or &#8220;Let&#8217;s find the little bear!&#8221; When they discover the hidden treasures, encourage them to bring them to you \u2013 a perfect opportunity to practice those walking skills! This game not only encourages movement but also develops exploration and attention skills, with the added bonus of language development through your playful instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hands_Full\"><\/span><b>Hands Full!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the simplest things can be the most helpful. Even everyday activities can be a chance to build walking skills. When your baby is standing or holding onto furniture (or you!), give them toys to hold in both hands. This will encourage them to use their body and leg muscles more to maintain balance. Plus, having something to hold onto can boost their confidence and make them feel more secure while standing for longer periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perfect_Toys_to_Support_Walking\"><\/span><b>Perfect Toys to Support Walking\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking aids, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/plush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push-along toys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, first-step cars, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/activity-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">activity centres<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all great options to consider. Remember, adult supervision is essential whenever your baby is using walking aids or toys to support their walking journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/d16b94a4c0edbc1d5f8c19ee61539050.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your baby&#8217;s first steps lead to countless adventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy exploring!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Look no further! This guide is packed with play and toy recommendations to support your baby&#8217;s exciting walking adventure. 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