We bought Vidur a traditional, very Indian version of a walker. This is called 'nada vandi' (I am no expert in Tamil but the literal translation is Walk vehicle) in Tamil. The few times that Vidur saw this toy, he was most fascinated with the tiny bells on either side. The first time he tried walking holding on to it, he lost his balance and hit his chin (ouch!). He has been practicing by pushing a old, battered can chair around. This morning, he was in full form!
He was running up and down the hall (with my maid following him closely, ready to catch him if he were to fall). He has now mastered the art of balancing the toy and applies the right pressure to ensure that the narrow side does not come off the floor.
What I liked about this kind of walker is that the kid is not restricted within a closed space. There is a chance that he will fall. and it is absolutely essential to supervise him. But it gives him the freedom to push it around, learn to walk by mastering the art of balancing and also fall as all kids do as they grow up. At least, he won't be scared of getting hurt! I have this idiotic grin on my face everytime he pushes this toy around with no help from us. :)
3 comments:
Hi, do you know where I can get this in Chennai? I've searched in many baby shops. They don't have it. Where did you buy this from?
Prathibha, I bought this in Trichi. I think you should find this at Village road. We happened to see it displayed outside this shop opposite the police station.
I hope you find it. :)
Hi, This is available in Saravan Selvarethnam, 4th floor In ranganathan Street. T Nagar. Just Ask Nada Vandi. I bought it yesterday. Thank u
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