We talk about merle a lot in this handout, so it seemed. like a good idea to explain what it is (and isnât). The. most important thing to remember is that merle is a. color pattern, not a color by itself. Merle dogs can. come in a variety of colors. The most.
Two years: Toddlers begin walking up and down stairs using a non-alternating stepping pattern with hand held or rail assistance. Three years: Children begin walking up the stairs using an alternating stepping pattern without the handrail and down stairs using a non-alternating stepping pattern. Four years: Children begin walk up and down the stairs using an alternating stepping pattern without support.
Babies who bottom shuffle tend to walk later than babies who crawl (Sheridan 2014). The most important thing is that your child can bear weight. 16 months: With your help, your toddler can now walk up and down the stairs (Sheridan 2014). 18 months: Your toddler will probably be walking well by now, without needing to hold her arms out to balance.