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[quote=Anonymous]NP here.  I agree with other PPs that suggest not being so quick to "help" her and pushing her a little to do things herself.  She's probably just frustrated she can't do the things she wants and is relying on you to help because it seems easier than learning to crawl/walk on her own.

I'm not sure this would work for you, but my DS learned to walk by pushing around a truck that was made for toddlers to ride on (like the type you sit on and scoot around with your legs).  It wasn't supposed to be a walker/push-toy, but he discovered that if he pushed it in reverse (standing and holding the bars at the front and pushing it backwards), it could work as a great walker.  It was a little lower than other walkers, slower because it had bulky wheels meant for a different purpose, and single-directional rather than some walkers that go in any direction.  This really helped him be able to push it long before he could push anything else.  Might be worth a try (and you can use it when she's older if it isn't a huge hit).

My DS loved to run from side to side of the house at this age, too.  I think it's just part of the development of walking.  He pushed his truck around mostly, but we also helped him.  I think it should start reducing more and more in the coming 1-2 months as she gets more independent in her walking skills -- I know it's hard right now, but it should be over soon![/quote]

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