Your child climbs on everything: safety versus development
⚡ Short answer: Climbing peaks around 16-18 months as motor planning develops; create a safe climbing space instead of forbidding it; if there's vomiting or balance loss after a fall, see your doctor.
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17 aylık bebek annesi · Development
My child climbs on couches, tables, everything. Should I stop them, or is this development?
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Climbing interest peaks around 16-18 months as their brain develops motor planning and spatial awareness — so it's development, not something to stop. Creating a safe place for climbing works better than forbidding it.
A few simple things help: set up a safe climbing zone (thick cushions on the floor or climbing blocks) and direct their energy there. For tables where falling is risky, a calm boundary like 'That's not a climbing place; let's climb this cushion instead' works better than constant 'no's.
Watch for these signs after a fall: vomiting in the next 2 hours, loss of balance, or unusual sleepiness — if you see any of these, call your pediatrician. Otherwise, this climbing impulse is a developmental leap worth supporting.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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