hi, i have a 15 month old son who is not yet walking by himself, he can push things to walk but that is about it. Is this normal to not be walking alone yet or should i be concerned.
Lindsay,
My son didn't walk until he was 17 months old. Trust me if he has the ability to walk he will take off eventually. Just be patient and try not to compare him to other children. All kids are different. I'm sure he will be taking off in no time.
Take care,
Stacy
I wouldn't worry too much about it. I remember my sister's first son didn't walk until 18 months. Her second child had to go to the chiropractor and that made all the difference in the world...something was out in her 2nd child and when she went to the chiropractor and he adjusted her, she began moving normal and finally able to walk. (my sis noticed something was up, which was why the chiro.)
You could have him looked at by the chiropractor to just make sure, but honestly....it's normal.
I wouldn't be concerned until 18 months. My five children walked at the following months: 14, 9, 12, 18, and not yet...(11 months old and not even close yet). I took my daughter (now 4) to the doctor when she was 17 months old because she wasn't walking by herself. The doctor said she was just taking a while because the soles of her feet still had a lot of baby fat that was making it hard to balance. Within a month she was walking everywhere by herself. I was worried at the time, but it worked out fine. Hang in there a little longer.
As long as he is moving both sides of his body and is standing up and walking behind something I would not worry about it. Between 9 and 15 months is what is considered "developmentally within normal limits." This can extend up to 18 months also. Nine to fifteen is just the average. He is walking so I wouldn't worry about. If there were no signs of walking, then I would check with a doc. If he is pretty steady on his feet walking behind something, then it won't be long until he is walking unassisted. I wouldn't worry about it.
Hi Lindsay,
I agree with the other ladies completely. It's not abnormal at all.
I also agree that chiropractic care will help. I discovered chiropractic when my first daughter had a seizure at 14 months and I took my second daughter to the chiropractor straight from the hospital to get her first adjustment. I feed my girls good food, and our house is detoxified from synthetic chemicals but chiropractic care adds that last, or first :) dimension of overall good wellness care.
God bless!
Mimi
Hi Lindsay,
My son didn't walk until 17 months, and then he went from crawling to running!! He has been stubborn with all of his milestones (wouldn't eat anything but breastmilk for 10 months! and didn't potty train until the week he turned 4), but he is very very smart, very coordinated, very talented artistically and musically, has always been able to do puzzles quicker than other children his age, and seems to be normal in every way (except for a little temper issue). Do not worry about this yet. Give him time. Some children just have to do things their own way and in their own time. Continue giving him lots of love & encouragement. Most of these things that worry us so much tend to work out just fine.
Best of everything to you & your family.
I would give it another few months and not be worried. If he's walking holding on to things then he's just a step away... he'll get there.
Don't worry at all. My second child didn't walk until he was 17 months old. He is almost six now and is perfectly normal. All of my children walked "late" but he was the latest. Give him time, if he is cruising and pushing things, he is doing just fine.
Same thing with my grandson. He is healthy, but I was concerned because a neice and nephew who were younger, walked before they were one year. The pediatrician and parents are okay, so I am happy.
If your pedi says all is well, be patient.
I wolud not be concerned at this time. Both of my children were late walkers, one at 18 mos and the other st 20 mos. I constatly got, "Oh, she's/he's not walking." If your pediatrician has given you no reason to be concerned, everthing will be fine. Good luck!
My oldest was 16 months before he started walking, and almost 2 before he started talking. He's a strong, healthy, smart 7 year old now, very athletic and articulate :-) When he did start walking, he took to running almost right away, too, and when he did start talking, it was in full sentences. So he caught up almost instantly.
If he's not passing other developmental milestones, that might be a cause for concern, but if he's standing on his own, pushing things, cruising while holding onto the table or other things, there's no need to worry!
Hi Lindsey, both my kids (son-5 and daughter-2) didn't start walking until close to their 16th month. When it happened, they went immediately to running. You could always double check with your pediatrician, but it sounds like he is fine.
Sincerely, Wendy M.
My first son walked at 10 months, while my second didn't think about walking until he was 15 months. He didn't need to...his brother got him everything he needed and he was an extremely fast crawler. Why walk slow when he could crawl faster?
Just have his pediatrician monitor him during his normal checkups.
My son started walking on Christmas day. He was 15 1/2 months old. I asked his doctor about him not walking at his 12-month check-up. She told me since his motor skills seemed to be ok, it would not be a concern until 18 months.
My son skipped the take 2 steps and fall stage that a lot of babies go through and went straight from crawling to walking very steady.
I wouldn't worry about your son. He will surprise you and just take off one day.
Hi Lindsay- I am a first time mom to be, so I can only respond because of the fact that I myself didn't walk until around my 15th month. My mother is a nurse, and she told me that while I was jibber jabbering away, I wasn't walking. She mentioned that MANY babies are this way- much like adults in that you are either usually good at English OR Math,but rarely both- some children just pick up certain things more quickly than others! DON'T worry- as long as he is active and moving his arms and legs and pushing off things- you are fine! ;) I went on to get my college degree and play SOCCER! hahahaha
Best,
Dayna
He's pushing mom. That's a start. Let him go at his own pace. Some children walk later than that. Just keep encouraging him.
My first child didn't walk until she was 15 months. She pushed toys, walked around on her knees, and was not frustrated at all. Then one day she walked and she walked very well right away. Every baby is different so you may have nothing to worry about. Check with is pediatrician if you are seeing other physical concerns. Most likely he just isn't ready yet. Good luck!
Lindsay,
My son didn't start walking till about 15 1/2 months. He never crawled just scooted on his bottom. When I talked to the doctor about it he recommended a play shopping cart to get my son walking. Within 1 week of my son playing with the shopping cart - he was walking. His walking was not just a couple of steps here and there, but all over the upstairs of our house. Hang in there b/c I worried too about my son.
If you have any concerns, I would also check with your pediatrician. I was not home the first year with my son and found out that my in-laws were still carrying him around a lot and not giving him enough tummy time, etc. which is why the pediatrician thinks it took him longer to walk. Good luck and don't worry he'll be walking before you know it.
The range for "normal" is a range! My Benji did not walk until a week before 16 months (when my Pediatrician was going to refer us to physical therapy.) Now at 20 months he is running and can pedal a tricycle some. The down side to this is that many other moms have kids who walk earlier and it makes you feel that it is not normal- rest assured it still is. the other downside is that Benji did not "toddle". No tentative walking... He went from power crawling and walking while holding something to full tilt running. Also have your pediatrician check his feet and hips, It probably is not an issue but it is always good to ask- good luck!
Amanda