At 9 months Otto is pulling up on his Pikler Arch. He typically steps as much as the primary rail and immediately I observed he put one foot as much as the second rail. It takes time, he’s experimenting, he is testing and difficult himself! The Pikler Arch provides a unbelievable opportunity to satisfy his developmental wants in a safe and supervised way.
How we use the arch:
Always supervise. I wouldn’t put this within the child’s bedroom. We have it in his movement/play space, subsequent to our living space which is always supervised.
Have it on or near a soft or padded surface. I wouldn’t 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 however up to now it’s not needed.
Allow the child to discover it independently. They will use it when they’re ready. There isn’t a must incentivize or show them learn how to do it and I would by no means put a child on it. Just make it available!
Why we like the arch:
It is small. It is excellent for the child who’s on the very beginning of their climbing, they can use it to tug to standing and there is no risk of them getting stuck or climbing too high that they can’t get down. The size and the distance between the rails has been designed for infants from crawling.
Unbelievable for their muscle development and coordination. Otto is a great climber and he needs to climb. He climbs our stairs, couches, equipment at the playground and the arch is another avenue for him to explore.
Assists the child to fulfill developmental needs. Climbing, exploring, testing limits and capabilities are real developmental needs. When the child’s developmental needs are met they are usually 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 will use the rails to drag up with their fingers, it enables the infant and allows them to safely use their growing bodies in new and exciting ways.
It brings joy. The Pikler Arch brings joy to the child when they realize what they’re capable of when 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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