It doesn't matter how kids get around; when they do.... your life changes. You must babyproof! And life will never be the same....
I remember when Gabe, my first born was a wobbly toddler on his feet. Toddling, falling, and crawling all over to get to what he wanted. It was his job to explore his world and it was my job to keep him safe.
Here I am nearly 3 years after the above picture, back at the point of baby proofing my house and finding the best ways to keep my little mover out of trouble.
It is not quite the same as a walker, but the premise is similar When they are ready and determined they will get where they want one way or another. I don't have to worry about gating the upstairs steps, but we have to keep the basement door shut. Falling down the stairs is scary enough, but falling while strapped in a chair could be really bad. The bathroom door needs to stay shut as I found him with his hands all over the toilet seat the other day and he opens all the kitchen drawers that he can reach. As you can see from the picture, he loves taking ornaments off the tree too.
Despite the challenges of the active toddler, I really am so thankful that not only is there the perfect chair that fits him to get around in, but that he has the strength in his arms to use that chair. It might not be the way I once envisioned his first "steps" but I couldn't be more proud of the way he has accomplished his own milestone of moving.
Isaac is zippy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oZE1hvkRMM&feature=plcp
sweet boy! so glad he's adapted so well to his little chair! :)
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