sing-low
06-02-2014, 10:52 PM
I've been wondering about a few things:
I've noticed that newly walking LO has a tendency to stumble when wearing her snowsuit, which is slightly too large for her, particularly the arms. I remember my own DD being the same when learning to walk (more likely to fall when wearing her snowsuit, unless her hands were free). Is this coincidence? Or is there a reason why long sleeves impair walking coordination?
Another thing: I'm curious about the process of learning to eat with a spoon without the food falling off. The act of keeping the spoon level, which requires turning the wrist, while moving the hand towards the mouth, is obviously tricky. Is it a developmental thing? Just wait and as they get older the ability will come (assuming plenty of practise and encouragement, which I am doing, as are parents)? Or are there particular toys/games that will help develop this ability? Action specific ones or something that encourages LOs to make two different movements at once?
I'm generally interested in this type of child development (I find it fascinating) so if anyone has any books to recommend that would cover this type of things, I'd be grateful for suggestions.
I've noticed that newly walking LO has a tendency to stumble when wearing her snowsuit, which is slightly too large for her, particularly the arms. I remember my own DD being the same when learning to walk (more likely to fall when wearing her snowsuit, unless her hands were free). Is this coincidence? Or is there a reason why long sleeves impair walking coordination?
Another thing: I'm curious about the process of learning to eat with a spoon without the food falling off. The act of keeping the spoon level, which requires turning the wrist, while moving the hand towards the mouth, is obviously tricky. Is it a developmental thing? Just wait and as they get older the ability will come (assuming plenty of practise and encouragement, which I am doing, as are parents)? Or are there particular toys/games that will help develop this ability? Action specific ones or something that encourages LOs to make two different movements at once?
I'm generally interested in this type of child development (I find it fascinating) so if anyone has any books to recommend that would cover this type of things, I'd be grateful for suggestions.