INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Understanding the general timeline of expectations for your child’s development will help you understand whether they are on track and ready to begin walking.  All children are different, but it’s good to have a rough guideline of when most children make strides toward walking.  Most toddlers begin walking between 12 and 15 months. Babies will have a step reflex between birth and 2 months. They will move their legs in a walking motion when held upright with their feet on a hard surface. This fades after 2 months. At 3-4 months, children will begin lifting their upper body when lying on their stomach. 5 months brings bouncing while held in a standing position as well as beginning to support themselves by leaning forward on their arms when seated. Children learn to sit unsupported between 6 and 9 months, and beginning crawling between 7 and 10 months. They will be able to stand if positioned where they can hold onto something like a table or chair, and begin “cruising,” or scooting their feet as they move along the edge of their support. Pulling up into a standing position occurs between 9 and 12 months. If your child is already sitting, crawling, pulling up and cruising, he or she may be ready to walk. If they haven't conquered these skills yet, they will need a little time to work their way up to walking. Several muscles are involved in walking, so you can try some exercises to strengthen their core and legs to help prepare your child for walking.  Give your child some “tummy time.”  Place your child on the floor on his stomach for about 10 minutes at a time. Encourage your child to push up and propel his or herself forward by placing toys or treats just out of the child's reach.  Try lying your child on his or her back on a balance ball and assisting the child in sit-ups.  Lie the child on their back, keeping a good grip so they don't fall. Tickle the baby's tummy and help bend the child back up into a sitting position on the ball.  Hold your child in a standing position on a bouncy surface, like a balance ball, trampoline or soft bed. Holding the baby around the rib cage, lift them slightly off the surface and lower them back down, encouraging them to bounce and strengthen their leg muscles. If your child is developing in a typical fashion, these milestones will come naturally. Some children may take longer to reach each milestone. Have patience and encourage your child as he or she follows their own timeline. There are several reasons why your child may be falling behind, or be a delayed walker. Some children simply take longer than others and you likely have no reason to panic. If you are concerned about your child’s development, it is best to check with your doctor to find the cause of the delay.  Hypotonia, sometimes referred to as “floppy infant,” is a decrease in muscle tone.  There can be several causes of hypotonia, and it is best to check with your doctor for testing.  Hypertonia is a stiffness in the muscles on either one or both sides of the body from increased muscle tone. This tends to appear around 2 to 3 months.  Other causes can be related to delayed development. Consult your doctor to determine what may be hindering your toddler. Your pediatrician is the doctor who knows your child the best, but no one know your child better than you do.  If you feel that your toddler is experiencing a delay, schedule an appointment of at least 30 minutes with your pediatrician to ask questions and request a referral to a specialist who can really explore your child’s development.  Bring notes listing your child’s timeline and marking their developmental milestones. Be prepared to talk about family medical history, anything you have noticed which has caused concern, and play patterns. Keep a daily record of your child’s activities, diet and behavior for 2 weeks prior to the visit to see if you can notice any patterns. Consider sending your daily notes and a letter explaining your concerns prior to the visit and asking your pediatrician to look over them before the appointment to prepare for the conversation. If you are a citizen of the United States of America, you could be eligible for Part C of the IDEA Act, which grants services to children up to 2 years old.  Early intervention is more effective and less costly than addressing delays which have persisted.  If your child has been diagnosed with a delay, begin intervention early for the most positive outcomes and quick results. Orthotics can give your toddler a support system as they are learning to walk. Orthotics can help align the feet as well as give your child the balance they need to begin walking.

SUMMARY: Check your toddler’s timeline. Assess whether your child is ready to walk. Encourage your child’s gross motor development. Understand that most children do not need to be taught how to walk. Ask your doctor. Get a referral for a developmental specialist. Begin early intervention to help a child who has been diagnosed with a developmental delay. Consider using orthotics to treat hypotonia.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Put enough absinthe into a chilled glass to rinse the glass, then pour out the absinthe. Put ice cubes into your cocktail mixer, then pour 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) rye whiskey, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) cognac, 3 dashes of Peychaud's bitters, 1 dash Angostura bitters, .25 fluid ounces (7.4 mL) simple syrup, and .25 fluid ounces (7.4 mL) chilled water over the ice. Shake the cocktail mixer hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain the cocktail into the glass you rinsed with absinthe. Add a twisted lemon peel to the glass as a garnish.Discard the lemon peel after you finish your drink. Combine all the ingredients in a martini shaker. Fill the shaker the rest of the way with ice, put on the lid, and shake the mixture vigorously. Strain the mixture into a martini or cocktail glass filled with crushed ice. Serve the cocktail with a wedge of grapefruit on the rim of the glass. Transfer the absinthe to a champagne glass. Hold the glass on a 45-degree angle and slowly pour in the sparkling wine. Holding the glass like this and pouring slowly minimizes bubbling. Add ice to chill the drink before serving if you like.
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INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An unfilled hot tub can weigh upwards of 800 pounds (363 kg), so it's important to know how you will get it from the delivery van to your backyard. Make sure that the width of the tub will pass through any gates, foliage, or structures with enough leeway.  Some delivery drivers will help you with this step. If you find that the tub is bigger than certain obstacles in your path will allow, you may need to improvise. Cutting a branch or removing a part of a fence, although it appears drastic, is sometimes the only thing that you can do. The voltage of a hot tub is higher (usually around 240 volts) than regular home outlets, so you will need to install a breaker to your electrical control box. If you are not familiar with electrical systems, it is best to hire an electrician to assist you in this aspect of installation. See the section below for more information on electrical wiring and help. You're almost ready to start enjoying your brand new tub, without having broken the bank by paying someone else to install it. To complete the installation, you'll want to:  Turn off the electricity. Clean the interior of the hot tub and make sure all jets and knobs are in place. Open the air valves. Fill the hot tub with water from a garden hose or using buckets of water from inside. No special water is necessarily required. Turn the electricity back on and begin heating the tub. Mix in the proper chemicals to ensure sanitation.

SUMMARY:
Plan your delivery route of the tub from the curb to the foundation. Assemble the hot tub and hook up the electricity. Prepare the hot tub for use.