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As your child reaches the age of walking and talking, it can be quite nerve-wracking for any parent if they're still not there yet, especially when you see other kids of the same age already doing it. But don't fret too much.
Many parents worry their child might have developmental issues if they're slower in reaching milestones. However, each child develops at their own pace. Some walk and talk early, while others take their time, which is perfectly normal. Only if you notice significant delays or unusual signs compared to other children of the same age should you be concerned and consult a doctor.
Below are some traditional remedies passed down from our ancestors, many of which are quite useful and harmless. Mothers can use them with confidence.
Tips to Help Your Child Walk Faster
One effective tip is to gently tap the soles of your child's feet with a fish, a method endorsed by many mothers for its effectiveness. If your child is around 12 months old and still not taking steps independently, give this a try.
+ Procedure: Mothers should go to the market and buy a fresh fish (also known as snakehead fish or mudfish), ensuring to choose a healthy one. Then, use the fish to gently tap the child's calf muscles. For boys, tap 7 times, and for girls, tap 9 times (as a ritual).
+ Mothers can perform this ritual once or several times. This trick also helps treat children with bowed legs.
After using the fish for the ritual, mothers can conveniently use it to cook sour soup for the whole family. Mothers can try this and wait a few days to see the results.
Some opinions from mothers who have applied this trick:
Trick to Help Children Speak Quickly
Besides late walking, delayed speech development also worries mothers. In the past, elders used to share the trick of 'stealing food' to encourage speech in children.
+Procedure: When out on the streets or at the market, if you see someone (anyone will do) about to put food in their mouth, quickly snatch it and bring it back for your child or grandchild to eat. Whether they eat a lot or a little doesn't matter. (Note: Do not mention beforehand that the person being snatched from will lose their appetite).
At first glance, this may seem amusing, and only mothers with strong nerves would dare to try this trick. However, when the person whose food was snatched finds out and mothers come to apologize, they probably won't hold a grudge.
These folk remedies may seem unbelievable. However, our ancestors have been using these tricks for ages, and there must be some truth to them. Although modern life has caused these folk remedies to be forgotten, for mothers who still believe and successfully apply them, there's no harm at all. Wishing all mothers success.
