Hi, we have a family who are very keen to get their baby walking, the baby doesn't yet sit very well unsupported however shoes have been bought and baby is encouraged to walk holding hands - for considerable distances. Baby now wants to be 'walking' holding hands all the time, we nearly have to physically bend the child in half to encourage the sitting position and to encourage floor play as the baby now prefers to be up bouncing and being held up to walk. We want to see and improvement in core strength and gross motor development and balance before a lot of 'walking'. Baby is very bow legged and when sitting has a tendency to topple over easily still.
Has anyone got any pointers/ documentation to show parents that gross motor development/balance etc might be more important than the walking right now.
Thankyou in advance for any help