Stairs are here, there and everywhere – let’s walk!

What to do 

1. When you are out, encourage your toddler to come down any stairs, with a handrail or spindles, that are safe to do so. 
2. Start by offering them lots of support and reduce as appropriate. 
3. Always stay with them when using different stairs as the depth of the steps might be different from yours at home. 

Good to know 

As well as there being stairs in shopping areas and other people’s homes, you’ll no doubt start spotting steps in parks, woods and on local walks, which your toddler can practise on.