At 9 months Otto is pulling up on his Pikler Arch. He typically steps up to the primary rail and right now I seen he put one foot as much as the second rail. It takes time, he is experimenting, he is testing and difficult himself! The Pikler Arch provides a implausible opportunity to satisfy his developmental wants in a safe and supervised way.
How we use the arch:
Always supervise. I wouldn’t put this in the child’s bedroom. We’ve it in his movement/play area, next to our living area which is always supervised.
Have it on or close to a soft or padded surface. I would not put the arch directly on hard tiles. Ours is on a wool rug which works fine. I considered putting a lambswool or thin mattress nearby but so far it’s not needed.
Enable the child to discover it independently. They will use it when they are ready. There is no must incentivize or show them how to do it and I might never put a child on it. Just make it available!
Why we like the arch:
It is small. It’s good for the child who is at the very starting of their climbing, they can use it to drag to standing and there’s no risk of them getting stuck or climbing too high that they cannot get down. The scale and the distance between the rails has been designed for infants from crawling.
Incredible for their muscle development and coordination. Otto is a great climber and he must climb. He climbs our stairs, couches, equipment at the playground and the arch is one other avenue for him to explore.
Assists the child to meet developmental needs. Climbing, exploring, testing limits and capabilities are real developmental needs. When the child’s developmental wants are met they’re typically more settled, calm and happy.
Help the child to develop spatial awareness.
Because of the design, it empowers babies. T,he steps are small, they can use the rails to pull up with their arms, it enables the infant and allows them to safely use their rising bodies in new and exciting ways.
It brings joy. The Pikler Arch brings joy to the child once they realize what they’re capable of after they fulfill their aim. I can see Otto beam with pride when he climbs up on it.
Assists children to develop to their full potential.
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