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.
On average, children take the first steps on their own at the age of 12 months. Many parents perceive this event as a decisive turning point. However, the timing is really of no consequence. Children who start walking early turn out later to be neither more intelligent nor more well-coordinated.