Progress!

I was greeted with fantastic news when I went to collect Dominic at my MIL's yesterday. The helper told me that Dominic has been pushing the plastic stool in front of him while walking all over the house, the whole day! This is great because it shows interest in walking, and gives him more practice on his feet. I believe this is the progression leading to independent walking.

Previously I have tried to introduce a baby push-walker toy to Dominic, only to be rejected outright. He simply refuses to push it. My helper reasoned yesterday that the toy was probably too low and he had to bend to push it, whereas the plastic stool (those standard backless ones) was just the right height. I told the helper to let him practice walking and pushing everyday at my MIL's. Unfortunately he can't do this at home because it would disturb the neighbor downstairs, and our stool is very noisy when pushed. The one at MIL's has less friction when pushed.

All in all, am very heartened by this progress.