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By Lydia Patrick
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A 17-month-old's impressive scootering skills have captured the hearts of social media users worldwide.
Claire Martinsen (@arloking_mar), 33, from Los Angeles, California, shared a video of her son, Arlo, scootering with remarkable ease. The clip quickly went viral on Instagram, racking up 43,727 likes and nearly 902,000 views.
"Arlo has been very talented in various motor skills starting at 6ish months old, that's when I noticed he's been very advanced. He watches his sister, 3, scooter a lot, and one day, before he turned 1, he decided to try it and boom! He got it with one shot," Martinsen told Newsweek.
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Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.
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She shared that he understands both English and Chinese and, unlike most babies who cry when frustrated, Arlo communicates his needs and desires using sign language and other verbal cues.
She added that the little on is very funny and enjoys lying on the carpet or on a giant pillow.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), typical motor skill milestones for children around Arlo's age include taking a few steps on their own, using fingers to feed themselves and clapping when excited, as he demonstrated in the clip.
The video shows Arlo expertly balancing on one leg as he scoots down a driveway, then pushing himself forward with the other leg. At the end, he delightfully claps his hands in celebration.
While there isn't a specific age to introduce a little one to scootering, scooter retailer 3style.co.uk recommends that parents base the timing on their child's individual motor skills and coordination.
They suggest starting 1-year-olds with three wheels for better stability.
Introducing scootering early, under supervision, can help build confidence and physical development.
The adorable video drew many positive reactions on Instagram.
One user remarked, "I can tell from his lack of shoes and onesie that he is having the best childhood and time of his life."
Another commented on Arlo's self-applause: "The clap at the end. He knew he did well." Wesley added, "Yes baby clap for yourself."
A viewer expressed hope for Arlo's future, saying: "I love him. He got off his scooter and clap for his self and if he keeps that in mind as he grow older in life, he's gonna be great."
Another simply noted: "So sweet."
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