15 mnth old not walking

[3bugs2love]

My DS (2nd child also) didn't walk til about 18months.
He still doesn't talk a lot - babbles and carries on, but not in English! lol
He's 21months now...

They get there eventually.

[elb82008]

Hi there, yes i have a little boy (1st child) he is 15 months old he not walking yet either, when we hold both hands he runs on tip toes but when only holding with 1 hand he doesn't walk properly like he's pengoen toed and wobbely. Im not exactly sure why this is. I also have a friend who's youngest son was 19 months when he started walking properly by himself, before that he was taking a few steps at a time.

If this is of any help im glad, but im worrying about my son with the same problem. so we are seeking medical advice.

[elb82008]

Hi all, been to the family bowen therapist, he doesn't seem to think anything wrong, he'll grow out it. But he did suggest to put his toys up higher so then he'll have no choice but to try the walking on flat feet, but when he's waiting on his bath to be ready he crab walks flat footed but still penguin toed. He not late he just learning slowely, but i doesn't help that when i was about his age i did the same thing so i guess he has my geans when it comes to learning, but once i hit a particlar age i flew thou it. So i guess it's time to play the waiting game...

Chat later xx oo

[elb82008]

hi, my2bubbas, thankyou, we took our son to the bowen therapist, he sid to start putting shoes on him, so we have. but he's not 1 for leaving them on. but i'll try what you said and see what happens.


Thanks again. xx oo

[~*Sammie*~]

i dont think its anything to worry about just yet my DS2 didnt walk till he was 16-17 months.

[Nik621]

My first walked at 14 months and second at 16 months, also to all the mums that have kids that turn their feet in, we went to the podiatrist for this and try not to let them sleep on their belly as this affects the hip and turns them in and don't let them sit with legs in a W shape (don't know how else to explain that here) they should always sit with legs crossed or straight out in front and most kids will grow out if it.

[ambamummy2spencer]

my son who is now 16 months walked at 12 months... However baby is different my niece didnt walk until she was 16 months. I wouldnt be to concerned at all, they will walk in their own time. :)

[lashdown]

My 2 year old son commando crawled at 5 months and didn't start crawling property until he was 9 months. I thought he was never going to crawl!

He was 20 months when he started to walk. We were getting concerned at 19.5 months when he wasn't walking, so our doctor checked him over and suggested shoes to help strengthen his weak foot muscles. Aftern wearing shoes for a few days he never stopped walking

I have certainly learnt that all children develop in their own time and you have to try not to compare yours to others.

[mamas2monkeys]

Hi all,
Its funny though how much pressure people put on us as mothers/parents. My 14 month old daughter is not walking yet and all I hear from people is 'is she walking yet??' Its like leave her alone she will walk when she is ready!! Even the maternal health nurse makes you feel like something is wrong just because she isnt walking yet...but they get there in there own time. I hate the pressure put on you!!!!
True ladies???

[ajna]

Hi my DS is 23 months old. He only started walking around 15 & half. I also hate it when people say how big he is.
With his talking is not good. Only 6 words he will learn a word but then stops saying it. The word he saying is no.

I also feel there is a lot of pressure put on our kids.

[Cailin]

Hi there, I wouldn't worry, every child is different. My son was at the other extreme, he walked at 8 months and everybody kept telling me he was too young, his bones wouldn't be formed properly yet and he'll end up bow legged etc, etc... all rubbish. He's fine. And your little ones will be fine too, they walk when THEY decide regardless of their environment.

My little guy is 15 months now and doesn't have many words, lots of sounds but not many words... I guess that'll come in time too.

Enjoy the peace and quiet while you can still keep things out of their reach!! xx [Edited on 16/02/2010]

[amodea]

sorry i can't help you, as my daughter was walking everywhere by 8 months old.

[felicity87]

no longer a member, on 20 January 2010 - 10:38 AM, said:

Hi, i have a DS (2nd child) who is not yet walking. he has just turned 15mnths- my other ds was walking at 14mnths. He has strted taking a few steps, but is still so wobbly. just does not seem interested.. would love to know when others childrens started waking,., i dont think its late yet- (think if he isnt walkin by 17m that is classed as late) he also only says mum, dad, jack, ta & has now started saying ball, but not often.. how many words do your little ones say.. you would think that i would know all this after already ahving one child.. thanks in advance

Hi,
my daughter didnt start walking on her own untill she was 20 months old.
She is now your typical active 3 year old. I am sure he will be fine, but if you are concerned make an appointment with you doctor.

[75mummy]

My daughter is 19 months and has just started walking, she's a bit wobbly but is getting better everyday. She is my fourth child, the others all walked much earlier. As long as they are becoming more mobile there is no need to worry.

[deborahlee]

Hi

If you have used a walker, it encourages kids to walk on their tippy toes. I think walkers are great for us as parents and I used them, but also be aware of time in walkers for this reason. Advise from the doctor with non walkers, do not put hard sole shoes on them unless you have been advised by a doctor. I think the best thing you can do if you are worried is take them to the doctor or to a podiatrist. I know the only reason we worry so much is you want to make sure you catch something if there is something wrong. I think parents are the best judge of something being wrong. Look at your child and think about the other things, do you think they are going along OK, not what other people say, if your answer is "no" or "not sure" off to the doctor. Don't worry about what other people think especially the doctor. What is one trip to be told nothing is wrong! My DS was walking at 16 months and my sisters DS was 20 months due to problems with his feet she is seeing a podiatrist now and he is 4. Lots more work to do with him yet but he will be fine. I have twin girls as well now and nither walking, one has very turned in feet, have not had her checked yet, I think whe is doing fine and if at some stage I think she is not I am going to take her straight to the podiatrist for an assessment.

Thanks

[MrsBishi]

My DS started walking at 12 mths (he is 12 mths now) but he wasn't crawling AT ALL until 9 months and then rarely. He wasn't showing much interest in moving at all. Then one day he just decided he could walk. So after 2 months of lots of catching him he is now walking. Plenty of people were commenting that he was never going to crawl because he wouldn't even try and then when he started he only did it if he really had to.

They all get going at their own pace.

I think you know your baby better than anyone so unless you are worried don't even listen to anyone else. We are always looking out for issues so you will see it long before anyone else.

[Cushla1]

Hi, my baby girl started walking at 11 months. She is and has always been very active so we were not surprised that she was so early!!