Yes, this is Andrew scaling the chair. If you look closely, you'll see that he is not standing on the chair seat, but literally climbing the seat back. I tried putting the ottoman on the chair, but it actually seemed to make it easier for him. I'm at a total loss. He's 11 months old and I don't know how to child-proof the living room anymore. My only idea is to let him climb. He is really good at remembering negative consequences. He only hurts himself once. I already watch him like a hawk, and I haven't been able to just leave him in the living room alone, not even just to go to the bathroom, in months. If he can climb this chair, he can climb the rest of the furniture, and it won't be long before he realizes it. I'm going to work on teaching him to climb down on his tummy with his feet first so maybe I can at least help him avoid falling off. I've already seem that he is capable of remembering that from when he climbed his infant chair. Any suggestions?
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My only suggestion would be what you said already and teach him how to climb down safely. That and maybe get him something else more interesting and safer to climb on? (craigslist?)
I must confess that MC didn't start climbing until she really had the ability to climb back down safely, although she has still managed her share of bumps and bruises!
Good Luck!
Ha ha, what a cute little spider monkey! Be proud that he can climb. After dealing with so many developmental delays with my middle child, I will be thrilled if my new baby does things that are advanced beyond his age.
Teaching him to be climb safely is the smartest thing you can do. Also, avoid saying 'No!' unless it is something he is absolutely not allowed to do. If you overuse 'no' he might not listen at a critical time (like running into the street when he is older). You can say 'careful' or another calmer word to remind him to climb safely. But save a sharp 'No' for defcon 5.
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