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.
Let your baby climb the steps with supervision. That way if your baby has trouble, you will be there to keep him from getting hurt. Teach him to go down the stairs on his belly, feet first. After he learns to walk, he can go down holding your hand. Most children can use the stairs independently by about age two.