Is this what 16 months old kids do?

[@manuelafogarty9697]

Not only is he intelligent to figure out the how-to, he has great motor coordination and confidence. Enjoy your wonderful little man!! They grow too fast.

[@scorpiocara6798]

Normal. Thats how they learn to do it

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

@@scorpiocara6798-Yep!!! Always cracks this Old Lady up to see parents pushing for that Mystical First Step, bc they Never realize That’s the End of their Sweet Baby, & a Terror is revealed that Parents Never know what Peace is Again…Even in Sleep, bc they sneak out of bed & get into stuff like Finger-painting with Butter!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scorpiocara6798]

@@cynthiamgrooms8195 wow lol 😂 finger painting with butter

[@Clg1959]

​@@cynthiamgrooms8195Awesome memories. Deep down we wouldn't want them any other way❤😊

[@zoedaniel2522]

Yes, they do. 😊😊❤❤

[@Cinnam0nr0ll]

He's using the rhythm of his voice to count the steps...super smart baby. 🥰🥰🥰

[@billrobbins5874]

Sweet, smart boy. ♥️ At 68 may need to use this method soon. 🤢

[@Cinnam0nr0ll]

@@billrobbins5874 😥

[@fauziahnayan2585]

​@@billrobbins5874😁

[@NYShepherdGirl]

​@@billrobbins5874At 75 I've used a variation on this-- keeping track of the steps is key!! I need a double knee replacement!! My army trained doctor at the U.S. Military Hospital in Germanyn now in upstate NYS, says my knees match and will do them together-- I use two canes, but go down steps with a tight and good handrail, BACKWARDS, ONE STEP AT A TIME, HOLDING HAND RAIL AND SOLID WOODEN CANE (cut to my exact use height!!). I check under my arm how many steps still to go-- wait and "regroup" on each step!!! Do a double turn enclosed staircase to our choir loft weekly-- many like to stand and watch me do do and marvel how safe and steady I am!!! My mom has tod the story often I walked alone at 8 mths old!! My uncle put me down to balance at a coffee table-- but I wanted to be across the room. I "wobble balanced a little for several seconds-- then let go and walked across the room to where I wanted to be!!! Never crawled-- just started walking right to today and ~tomorrow with two new knees-- please LORD SOON!!!!

[@thrivingabundantlytarot187]

I thought he was making those sounds to brace himself as he lands on his bottom lol

[@donnatate6327]

Please allow children to have these experiences. Just spot them and you will be amazed at what they can do! If you spot them and allow them to have safe falls they will learn to be more careful or realize that can't do it. If you keep saying no, stop, it will only cause them to be sneaky or stop trying.

[@kaitlanparks8061]

It also builds trust and fortitude when you help them up when they fall and encourage them to try again.

[@Brembelia]

Well said, Donna Tate. 👍

[@Clg1959]

I'm a grandma, I remember riding on my butt down stairs.When my oldest grandson started to walk and make his way, I sat at the top of the steps, I held him and we took off together. He laughed so hard. Awesome memories ❤

[@lindarogers2271]

This is true my great-grands did what he is doing . Plus they turned on their stomach and slid down the stairs ,sometimes with pillow . If they had a bump ,we would hug them with a kiss and say try it again with your head . 😢😅😂😂😂

[@ogeo.8966]

My baby brother used to climb down backwards too. In fact, when he learned to move around om his own, he started by crawling backwards, not forwards 😂

[@abbynormal3068]

Do I hear someone saying, “That’s enough!”? This brilliant child is learning an important lesson about his surroundings and how to maneuver. Is this really “enough?” Go, little man! You’re awesome!!

[@readytogo3186]

Encourage, don't discourage! He was doing great!

[@Nanadina51]

Kids are usually pretty careful. He’s a smart one!!

[@sorayageloo954]

Yep... mine would come down in reverse in the beginning and thenlike this baby... As they gained confidence ❤😂

[@sharonjensen3016]

My niece was about the same age when she decided she was ready to go up and down the stairs. Of course she had adult supervision.

[@kellymakely1944]

Did anyone catch that fun babies last sentence ?????? They say " Me dancing"!!!!!! What a funny baby. Then that Adult comes in with such a firm voice, spoiling the fun !!!!!! That baby is not going to hurt themself as long as there is a grown human there .

[@hannakinn]

Maybe he said, me safety or safely? It was Me something.

[@rachelsremedies2602]

I immediately installed a folding fence for my grandson ! He’s now 40! praise the Lord! 😆😆😆

[@bennjeri1886]

Amen

[@muzakimonicamichelle518]

Wow glory to God

[@suzymoroka297]

This kid will probably live to be 90 years old! Hallelujah 🙌🏾

[@ACarole]

Did he ever figure out how to get past the gate? 😂😂

[@britzel71]

😂😅😂 Awesome

[@annettebitet8603]

Wow! So adorable! He'll get down there! They always figure it out! So precious! ♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋🥰🥰🥰

[@LeonorRuperezCibrian-dg5dr]

Peligroso ❤🎉

[@LoriWise-l7o]

Today the stairs tomorrow the world. Say bye-bye cause he is off and running

[@ancaboghitoiu2971]

He's so cute... And yes,at 16 months he should be able to do that... Kids are smart, they will find a way if they really want something. And it's actually good there's carpet on the stairs, so he can't hurt himself... He is a little man full of energy and chatty and beautiful... One perfect little human ❤❤

[@elizabethwright1201]

Yep! My son was fearless at that age and it took a few headers until he figured out that when Mom and Dad said “STOP!” Or “be careful!” he should listen. He’ll be 30 next month and although he takes some physical risks (rock climbing, skiing etc), he’s one of the most cautious and conscientious guys I know. Good luck and enjoy your darling little fella. It goes so fast 💙

[@bennjeri1886]

Wow amazing

[@matshidisolithebe3804]

SADLY Some Parents Are JUST DUMB 🙆🏽‍♀️😓😭😩

[@augustineabram1545]

My sons crawled up the stairs and slid down on their tummies. Then they learned to crawl up and slide down the railings, which they thought was faster and more fun. Both were daredevils.

[@katkellz7398]

​@augustineabram1545 yes mine as well

[@KelseySullivan-iz7xy]

That's what normal 16 months old do. He's up to par on his motor skills.

[@sophiearisa7064]

Absolutely

[@ls-l1518]

No, that's not normal, not common.

[@Gogetemscoobie]

Yes it is

[@imoaneloc5662]

I'm the mother of four boys. This is common behavior for healthy, happy toddlers. They are curious. They are explorers. They know no fear. Buckle up! The journey has just begun. Be consistent with the boundaries. Laugh a lot and always love more.

[@Sparkle345jk]

It's about the right age, but usually they turn around & come down backwards

[@soviliapratt673]

HE'S SO SMART...HE FOUND HIS OWN WAY TO COME DOWN THOSE STEPS 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😊

[@gymmygymmy2685]

So intelligent and cute and adorable. He came down with a rhythm too to be safe ❤

[@Sk8brdE]

Yep! We think they can’t but they can. We just have to let them try. You’ll be surprised what our tiny humans can do 😊

[@donnatate6327]

Amen, I just quit nannying so that I can provide care for kids that safely allows them to experience life. I have worked with infanfants and children and have witnessed children going above and beyond adults expectations! It amazing to watch!

[@Sk8brdE]

@@donnatate6327 THIS! When I began giving my girl a safe space to master each skill, I never had to say, “no”, “stop that”, etc. I learned that when they do dangerous things, it’s just them trying to master a new skill. I found when I was diligent and attentive, I could anticipate what she was trying to master and figure out how to make safe spaces to achieve that and move on to the next skill!

[@stacey8262]

He'll never see any obstacle as insurmountable🤗Will find solution no matter what!!🤗👍

[@yellarose6089]

Lol, that baby said please daddy, 🗣🗣🗣 BE PATIENT....I know yall heard that...he already knew his daddy wasn't gone let him be great for too long...🤣😂🤣😂😩😩 ya gotta love kids, man 💜🫶🏽💜🥰

[@CC-kl4nh]

Oh my goodness. Thank you for sharing this. I miss my little one at this age. Absolutely so adorable.

[@joannerandolph2198]

He is really smart and can handle his body well!❤

[@mindamichelle5712]

Lil man said you have to make the sounds to help you get down, mommy & daddy! Great job, baby‼️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@hopemurray8572]

He is so beautiful and is doing that good.

[@celestehogan5907]

Of course as long as you are nearby… sweet wonderful boy!!! He’s already talking away in his young language of expression!!

[@UnknownPerson-ub8ox]

He’s so precious and smart❤

[@Anforjesus]

😍this little angel reminds me of my daughter when she was this age and now is 9yrs old girl. She's funny, happy, smart and keeps telling me that she wants to explore the world. It is good when we let them do things at this age with full supervision of course. God bless him and his family. 🙏🏽🥰❤️❤️

[@maryg7477]

Very smart child God bless him.Amen.

[@seleft58]

Por bajar unas escaleras?😮😮😮

[@POV00005]

❤❤❤ A beautiful home and precious baby

[@BonnieSalyers]

He is precious❤

[@ruenettefrasier3929]

Little one are so smart! He is using everything he knows. And he is being safety! 😊

[@caroltaylor8440]

More parents need to allow them to learn how to be independent...at first watch them so they don't get hurt.💖

[@tinadudley5318]

To cute he said be safety very smart lil man he was letting you know he was being saftey PERIODT!!!! BE PATIENT DAD he is learning just be there to catch him through out his life PERIODT❤.

[@lillieanna8142]

He is so smart, butt scooting down the stairs!!!❤😊💕

[@laurayochim1372]

OMG, he is absolutely adorable!! What a cutie pie!!

[@Banana-lk7tf]

What a doll.❤ 😊 He's like, "I'll show you!"😂😂😂

[@eddielew2292]

He’s so precious - and brave. ❤❤❤

[@RonnaRussell]

Watch out, Mommy and Daddy, he’s adventurous! ❤❤❤

[@ЛюбовьКожевникова-ю7ж]

Beautiful baby!❤

[@Penny-k7s]

What a good boy. ❤

[@lashawnsmith8144]

Thank you God for making a way for him Amen! Your little angel!

[@denisebaldwin876]

Good job Lil man he's adorable 😂😂😂❤

[@gertrudebuck590]

He is a real trooper! Daddy I really really can do this! All by myself!!

[@jeankroeber2481]

I couldn't really understand his words, but sounded like "me fantastic" when he got down the stairs. I agree, Mein kind! 👍😍🇺🇦💙

[@robertasmith1888]

I loved the way he stopped when he heard Daddy's voice too,this is why children need their fathers in The home..good job little man, yes Be safety. 😊❤❤

[@nicolesmith9359]

Yes, this what they do. They also slide on their stomach like the staircase is a water slide

[@robinhoneywood8846]

Awwwww Bless His lil ❤ 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Kids are natural problem-solvers. Smart little guy here! Keep an eye on him!

[@nkoulouflorian]

every baby has his own behavior before a problem and he will always find a solution.that s called intelligence

[@PK-gw2rz]

I would say yes. He's very bright. He just figured out a way to do it. Why is everybody so worried they're carpeted?

[@Scotty2-rescue]

✅ Exactly!! If they are so worried they should put a fence up near the phone.......😂😂🤣😂

[@empedokleff_Freybier]

Oh, I love that kind of soft, thick carpets you have! Never saw it in Germany

[@ms.lisabailey1491]

Sounds like at first, he is trying to get to Daddy...Sounds like he said "Daddy " before he started. Cool, cute little guy 😂❤

[@sarahpalmer411]

He was problem solving, very responsible actually.

[@mohdborhan2872]

Don't worry dad! He is a fast learner! Let him enjoy it and be content with😂😂

[@KayeJones-e5k]

Let him be the daddy, ok. He truly loves him.

[@kellymakely1944]

That baby is going to be such a funny and animated Kid .I love them .

[@maciahlmann6507]

We all do this growing up. I used to slide down the stairs like that or on my belly

[@sophiaantonio7343]

Brave child and so smart also👍🤩.GOD BLESS him🙏

[@MsB0124]

Did he say "Me dancing"?😂 Brave little boy. Let him be brave. Life is a journey of learning and figuring it out❤

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

no this is the end of this journey. dad will from now on yell at him, restrict him, make him not think and explore himself but obey and be indoctrinated. and he will be fed fat and be a typical american kid. all numbed. never remembering this competent state of mind. dad won't have this in his house. will make him a robot way before he is two.

[@lindacrowe8428]

​@@ChiefHerzensCoach... wow. What happened to you ?

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

@@lindacrowe8428 i have seen these developments - great sunny kids at 14 or 18 month. bright and happy. but then the expectations of the parents came. like this dad at the end. "enough"... obedience, yelling, calling them stubborn, etc etc. a year later the sparkling in the eyes was allmost gone, they seemed very "reasonable" and pale and just functioning.

[@lindacrowe8428]

@@ChiefHerzensCoach probably true, that is really sad.

[@cybersal7]

Sounds like "be faster" to me.

[@friedac.4312]

How adorable! Enjoy every minute, especially moments like these. So sweet.

[@donnatate6327]

He safely navigated the stairs from the scariest part, the top, and when he's amost to the bottom you say stop😂

[@acidwashvideo]

lil dude was about to jump the rest of it!

[@Buffy83190]

Yea, I was looking, and my anxiety went high even though I knew he was safe with dad.

[@haiwatigere6202]

​@@acidwashvideo I had missed that. Little focker was going to do a big finish jump for the icing on the proverbial cake. The anxiety in the dads voice!

[@ashanticrawford6033]

He 💯 % did the calculations and figured he could jump down the remaining steps. Dad peeped his math and that there was a gross error in the calculations. 😂

[@monicajohnson5334]

😂😂😂😂🤭🤫❤️

[@imcat-holic10]

❤What a beautiful little boy. sad to hear dad's fear and this poor baby's face at his father's disapproval.

[@carl2724]

Too Cute. He's in survival mode!

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

survival mode would mean adrenalin. he is still curious and aware of his surrounding and in a very positive mode like flow mode with positive hormons. but no worries. dad can not stand this and will stop him. these are the last glimpses of a free and competently exploring and growing skillfull kid. from now on he will be restricted, yelled at, learn to obey, be fed and grow fat and be a typical numbed american kid. dad will break him way before he is two. he will never remember this state of mind that would bring him places.

[@eerisedmondrich1874]

Did he say "me thirsty!"? Too adorable!

[@resaneal9538]

Dad knew he was going to try to jump. That's enough 😂🩵🩵✌🏾

[@joannamccloud]

These babies smart. They think without knowing they're thinking.

[@mariaking4950]

Thete were four of us kids and we hever had any stairgates etc, I think kids are a lot smarter, and a lot more interested in their own safety than we imagine.

[@nildabridgeman8104]

He's a super-GENIUS.😊

[@coleenlong8212]

This is a “TAKE CHARGE” kid‼️ A future INVENTER, or guy who hats an idea and TRIES IT….until he finds the answer to ANY situation to which he wants a remedy ‼️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dessaella1837]

His little countdown before he started! Lol I heard ready set go!

[@margies5906]

He is just barely able to manage the steps! Good thing a adult was being wise❤

[@teetawn9454]

Yes, I am glad An adult was also present.

[@karrinwilley8079]

I think he brilliant...he figured this problem out & solved it......he never looked as though he was in trouble & was very proud of himself!! Encourage self_ reliance in your children....please!!!

[@Fazzer57]

Wot a determined little fella he is. I love the counting steps x

[@familyoffour247]

He is so careful! How awesome. Our girl is 14months and recently figured out how to climb playground stairs. We haven't tried with our staircase, it's incredibly steep.

[@lianapalumbo8457]

All of my children were brought up in a house with stairs and they figured out how to go up and down, each one did it differently but it was effective. More parents need to allow young ones to figure things out for themselves, it helps them more than you know

[@dorisgeres1579]

He's doing just fine. He's safe dad.😊

[@LaPinturaBella]

This kid said, "Really, Mom? Watch and learn." So cute.

[@THERESAASHER-q8i]

Why yell “ That’s enough?” He’s doing very well. Dad sounds inpatient. Are you? My ex was very inpatient and he caused such fear in my boy that he froze up when ever my husband was around. Then that made my ex mad and then he began yelling AND HITTING our son. He wasn’t ment to be a dad. I took my son and went to a shelter for women . New life, new dad, loving and patient husband and dad. Best thing I could’ve done. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Remarried 5 yrs later and his new dad never yells or hits him . He’s a wonderful dad and Mikie just adores his dad.

[@ebazileyes1475]

Great. God bless 🙏

[@Darkempress45]

Omg some of you women are crazy lol. Like how do you turn an innocent video about a baby going down some stairs to an abuse story? Get some counseling 😵‍💫

[@MM-zm1sd]

I Had to replay it twice, I couldn't believe the way the man's voice was so cross to this cute little boy. ❤ So sad.😢

[@kimkelly7]

Well done. God Bless your family.

[@rachybaby72]

Dad said, "That's enough," because that child looked like he was about to jump the rest of the way down, skipping over the last step to land on the floor. I said, "Don't you dare," at the same time his dad said, "That's enough."

[@ceebee8042]

He's fine Dad. Just support him. Don't limit him.

[@gracieg7601]

He looks like he’s doing great to me. Lol

[@vickihardman4133]

Dad and mom, your fun is just starting! Happy parenting!! (He's adorable)

[@bettymerchen]

Couldn’t be any cuter!

[@karinhuyett6108]

Yep & soon he ll slide down on his belly laughing all the way. Enjoy

[@memee-bg9lx]

😂😂😂😂his cute little bowlegged self😂😂😂 he said " yes I can, I know I can"❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janetromero6276]

Him: watch me!!

[@sandyruther2745]

Absolutely! Complete with sound effects. ❤

[@samueljett4766]

Backwards was always the fastest and more fun way 😂😂😂

[@janicemartin-x3v]

Well your little lad is up my street. I used to slide down the bannister or come down on my tummy. My grandchildren bumped down the stairs. ❤😊

[@1drfulfree471]

Please! My grandson was scaling the stairs like Spider-Man at his age. He would turn on his stomach and slide down. Once he reached the floor he would get up and carry on like nothing was impossible.

[@amyfu2047]

It’s not a race or a competition. 😂😂 why do people feel the need to compare little children? So this boy is more cautious than your grandson. Big deal? He still makes it down the stairs just fine.

[@1drfulfree471]

@@amyfu2047I’m not comparing or competing, I’m simply stating what happened with my grandson.

[@pachambers]

Very cool and great 😊 He is a smart young man.👏👏👏

[@Justmyopinion13]

Hold my bottle….

[@jewelivy6507]

His first words were "Goodness " 😂😂❤

[@lifeisgood1310]

Yes it is what they do

[@melodybowen8246]

Smart baby. Great job. ❤❤❤❤

[@brendastover267]

Yes, he seems age appropriate independent and naturally curious. Which is great! This is the time parents can teach little ones to go down stairs on the tummy. Just turn them over on their stomach. Show them how to inch over to stair, feet first and they can slide down the stairs feet first of their stomachs. That will prevent them from falling foreword. Great Job Family!!

[@livkinry]

Lovin' this little guy! He's woofing! Has he seen the dog go down and feeling it! 🥰👍

[@gailekelly3534]

Don't stop your children from learning new things. This little guy prove he could go down those stairs all by himself.😊

[@arethawalker1724]

16 months! Smart baby!!! Safe falls build character and teach him what not to do. Clever and adorable❤

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Just too cute coming down the stairs!!😊😊😊❤❤

[@margaretdoyle7301]

He is so darn cute and smart ❤

[@tonylace7139]

He's such a smart little guy.

[@sylviamarieannbonapartes7202]

You go little one reach for the Sky Ms. Bonaparte ❤❤

[@craigslist474]

@donnatate6327 I'm so glad he did say stop. Didn't y'all see? The baby not only partially stood up (a no-no :), he stood up leaning bent over, And, forward. My heart lurched. I haven't been so happy to hear a 'That's enough' in quite some time. Great Dad.

[@letterpage7640]

Tia is so gorgeous.

[@phylliszollicoffer6779]

What an adorable, baby a real cutie