Everyone hopes that their children can learn to speak and walk early, holding hands with their parents and taking a walk under the sunset. Some babies may have already learned to walk, but they still can't learn to jump on both feet. When jumping, there may be a phenomenon where the two feet do not jump at the same time. So, what is the reason why a 2-year-old baby can't jump on both feet?
What is the reason why a 2-year-old baby still can't jump on both feet
It indicates that his gross motor development is slightly delayed. There may be many reasons, such as insufficient leg strength, lack of coordination in movements, and poor development of proprioception. As long as the baby's legs are symmetrical and strong, and the body can maintain balance, it means that the limbs are fine and the mother does not need to worry. Just take your baby to run, jump, and practice more. I usually play this kind of game with my baby, especially when jumping up the stairs. Try a few more times and it will work. At the beginning, the mother should hold the baby's hand to prevent accidents.
What exercises help babies learn to jump with both feet
1. Wrist pulling or object support jumping: Parents hold their children's wrists or let them hold their index fingers to experience the feeling of jumping with both feet.
2. Squat up: Play with the child using something they like, such as a large basket of balls. The child repeatedly squats down to pick up the ball and stands up during the game.
3. Stand on one foot: Hold the child or let the child support the wall, give a little force, and make the child "independent".
4. Cycling: Accompany children to learn how to ride bicycles.
5. Jumping from high to low: Parents and children face each other, holding the child's hand, choosing steps or stairs, and letting the child jump from a high place. From easy to difficult, let the child find the feeling of jumping on both feet before attempting to jump on flat ground. Finally, you can jump from low to high.
It can be seen that not jumping evenly is not a big problem. Many children may encounter such situations, so we just need to provide targeted training on leg jumping for them. This is not something to worry about. But if the child still hasn't made much progress after long-term practice and adjustment, it's better to go to the hospital as soon as possible for persistence.
