Walking & Taking First Steps: Toddler
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First Steps Early Intervention
Asked by S.T. from St. Louis
on July 26, 2009
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My 21 month old son just qualified for speech therapy services through First Steps. I would like to hear from any moms whose children have used or are currently enroll...
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- NO! Don't do it. I had the WORST experience with First Steps. The speech therapist only showed up once a month (scheduled for once a week) and would show up unannou...
- I got my son involved with FirstSteps when he was 18 mos, and he had speech and ocupational therapies each one day a week, and physical therapy once a week for the fir...
- My son has been in First Steps since 8 months (he's now 18 months) and started speech services shortly after he turned one. I absolutely LOVE his speech therapist. M...
Learning to Walk
Asked by D.B. from New York
on March 30, 2010
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What type of walking shoes are best for learning to walk?
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- Bare feet or socks with rubber soles. Shoes are not appropriate unless they are outside and need protection for their feet.
- high tops if possible. this way they support the ankles as well as the foot
- Socks with grips on the bottom if you have a lot of hard woods at home otherwise barefoot! When out and about anything with a very soft flexible sole. At home barefoot...
Learning to Walk :)
Asked by E.A. from El Paso
on December 7, 2010
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My daughter is getting to point where she is learnin to walk and i need help or opinions on wat kind of shoes to buy? She is 10 months old and all she wants to do is ...
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- Get the socks with grippies on the bottom--at Old Navy or Childrens Place. They do best barefoot or in socks at first.
- If she must have shoes, I would go to Stride Rite. The shoes are made for new and learning walkers. It's best she be barefoot because she needs to use her toes for b...
- My daughters wore the socks with grips on the bottom or Robeez (I think we used a generic brand). Good luck with your walker!
Learning to Walk
Asked by S.H. from Charleston
on May 1, 2007
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Hello! I know I have asked about this before, but it's really starting to stress me out. I feel like my husband and I might be doing something wrong. My son is 16 m...
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- You are not a failure! Kids walk at different times. If he is not walking by two, which I really doubt, then I would be concerned. My oldest daughter didn't walk un...
- Hi S.! My daughter did not walk until she was 16 months old. She was 11 months old before she crawled. She was just like your son...perfectly content to do her ow...
- S., my son 17 months just started walking about a month and a half ago so no big deal which i thought it was because of his size hes a big boy but it has came to my ...
13 Month Baby Doesn't Walk
Asked by G.B. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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My son is already 13 months old and still doesn't walk. My family are always walking him around the house but once they let go he sits down. He doesn't even try to tak...
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- My son started walking around 13-14 months. I knew at the time that no amount of coaxing and encouragement was going to make him try until he was ready. We ended up ...
- My daughter really didn't walk until she was 14-15 months. She was more of a "talker". I did get her those push toys. They have to push those while walking. That helpe...
- My oldest son didn't walk until he was 15 months. He is now 7 and had no problems whatsoever. Your son is completely normal - he may be a little cautious.
17 Month Old Will Not Walk
Asked by S.B. from Seattle
on April 25, 2008
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My son will be 18 months old on May 16 and doesn't walk. He didn't crawl on his hands and knees til about 11 months and up to that point had did an army crawl. In Fe...
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- It sounds like he's just fine, just a little later to walk than the average, but still well within normal range. I wouldn't push him to walk, but you could help encour...
- Our youngest did not start walking until she was almost 19 months old. When she started walking she did not just walk, but started to run almost immediately. I su...
- Relax, as long as he's making progress towards the goal of walking he's fine. He's crawling, he's cruising, he's healthy, he's strong... Being a first time mom can be ...
Walk Already!!!!!
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on March 29, 2011
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I know most kids walk by the time they are 18 months. My son will be 15 months next week and is showing no interest in walking by himself.. He pulls himself up with n...
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- That's strange...what options did your pediatrician mean? I really believe that children develop at their own pace, and if he's hitting all of his other milestones an...
- Dont rush him, he'll be walking soon enough and you will be saying, "sit down and stay there".. lol. Does he have some toddler toys that he can walk behind and use fo...
- You probably have nothing to worry about but of course, you want him to hurry up already! My son took his first steps and then he pretty much walked after that entire...
Tips for Getting 15 Month Old to Walk
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on September 7, 2007
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Hi All, I was wondering if you had any good ways to try and get a 15 month old to want to start walking. My son can pull himself up to objects and walk around objects...
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- Have you tried the sit and step? Its a little walker that they can sit in and learn how to move their little legs around. I got this for my son at 9 months and he was ...
- All I can say is I was right there with you. We tried everything to encourage my son to walk but he just didn't want to. My doctor told us that he didn't have the mu...
- A., You're doing everything right. He's simply not ready. Don't worry, he'll take off when he wants to and you won't be able to slow him down. Enjoy it b/c you're ...
To Walk or Not?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 21, 2011
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My husband and I were just discussing my MBA and how I need to petition to graduate this April...YAY!!!
So he asked me if I was going to walk. I said no and he was ...
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- Walk. It sounds like your husband wants to honor you and all your hard work. Your son is old enough to understand, be proud of you and keep the memory of your trip. ...
- Hi, Mom: Get your cap and gown. Invite your friends and have your own personal graduation exercise after you get your degree mailed to you. Good luck. Congratulat...
- Walk, your children will have a beautiful and proud memory of their mom being recognized for her hard work. Education is very important. Your children will get to see ...
Cant Get My 15 Month Old to Walk. Help!
Asked by T.M. from Nashville
on May 15, 2008
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My son just turned 15 months old. He will walk while holding your hand. He will walk while pushing his car or firetruck. He will walk along while holding the furniture...
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- Does he have a history of ear infections, sometimes when they start to walk if there ears have fluid on them, it can make them feel sort of dizzy and off balance. stan...
- Dear T., Don't worry, he will walk when he is ready. If he walks while holding your hand, he feels safe and will soon start doing it alone. You could stand out in...
- Hi, He will walk in time. Try having him hold a little stuff animal that he likes really well. Sometimes if they are just holding onto something it helps. Some childre...
