Once your child can hold her head up, you can begin to play with her on a blanket on the floor. Your child will cherish this type of interaction with you very much. Once your child gets on the move, the more room she has to practice, the better. This is especially helpful for children who are not fond of tummy time. Minimize the use of playpens, baby walkers, jumpers, exersaucers, etc.
Children benefit the most from active interaction with their environment and family members.
This type of equipment tends to restrict movement and exploration. In addition, walkers can be dangerous if the child is not closely supervised. If you do use this kind of equipment, keep it at a minimum. 4. Allow your child to go barefoot , or with only a diaper and shirt, when exploring her environment either through crawling or walking. Children do not need shoes to help them walk.