Walking & Taking First Steps
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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 ...
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...
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 ...
Too Scared to Walk.. Not Confident?
Asked by E.A. from El Paso
on April 3, 2011
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my dd is almost 14months and she has crawled since 5 months old. she started cruising around 7 months and got pretty good at walking while holding my hand. she took he...
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- Some kids are more cautious. My son was always more of an "observer" that one to "charge in"! When she walks on her own, I'll bet ya she's running! Give it time. L...
- For many children, being willing to accept the risk of falling is the last part of 'readiness' for walking. Until she feels secure that the act of walking is worth the...
- Hi Sammii'smom! I am with the other mom's here...enjoy this time...after my eldest son walked...I was 'knocking down' the 'youngers' as they tried! (joking). On...
Safety Concern When Starting to Walk
Asked by S. from Nashville
on October 26, 2006
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My 11 month old son has started taking his first steps. He's still a bit wobbly but can walk about 6 steps on his own; When he loses his balance (and my husband and I...
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- Think about when you learned how to ride a bike or skate. You had to learn a new way to balance yourself. Bumps and scratches are part of it. try putting area rugs ...
- I completely agree w/ the other moms. I have a 3 1/2 year old girl, who still falls. And my 10 month old son, starting walking at 9 months. He always falls! We've beco...
- My first daughter was a lunatic when she was learning to walk. You wouldn't believe the bumps and bruises she had. My mother kept telling me to put ice on everything...
Not Walking Yet -- When Did YOUR Baby Walk?
Asked by A.C. from Wichita
on July 14, 2011
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My son started walking at about 11 months. My daughter is 13.5 months old and still isn't walking. I know that she is a smart little girl, and I do not suspect devel...
Help My Son Will NOT Walk
Asked by T.S. from Detroit
on March 15, 2007
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My Son is 15 months old and he will not walk. He will if I am holding his hands but that is about it. He will not even try. My BF and I try all of the time and it s...
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- Hi T., My son didn't walk until 15 1/2 months. I know that all kids do things at different times but I was very concerned at 11 months when he wasn't even pulling up...
- Babies all do things at different rates. I don't know why your doctor would want to run tests on him for this already. They can start walking anywhere from 10-18 month...
- T., I know it seems like it as a parent, but I don't think that it is a big deal if he can't walk at this age. If he can walk when holding your fingers then I wou...
