Walking & Taking First Steps
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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...
13 Month Old Not Wanting to Walk for the Last Week
Asked by A.F. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2008
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My 13 month old started walking on her own about 3 weeks ago but for the last week, she has not wanted to walk at all. She'll walk behind a push toy or if she is hold...
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- Nothing to worry about!! My son is now 2 1/2 years old but started off just as your little one at the exact same age. Basically, your daughter is too smart!...
- A., Is she eating anything differently, or alot of something? Could be allergies~outdoor or food. Was she recently vaccinated? Just some things to check into. ...
- Hi A., My 14 month old daughter did the same thing. Right around her year birthday she started walking and walked for a few days by herself, but then wanted nothin...
13 Month Old Afraid to Walk Without Holding Hand
Asked by J.D. from Pittsburgh
on April 19, 2010
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My son never crawled; he's a scooter. Since he was nine months old he has been holding our hand and walking around. When people watch him walk, they say, "He'll be l...
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- He will get it. One of mine was very cautious, and still is. She thinks about everything before she does it, and she was my latest walker and did not take a step unt...
- Oh my gosh! He's fine. My son was (and still is) a cautious kid. All kids are different. Soon you won't be able to catch him to grab a hand! :-)
- No worries, he is normal, one day out of the clear blue he'll surprise you and your husband. M. http://proudtots.com/index.html
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.
Can I Help My 10 Month Old Baby Walk or Crawl?
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on March 4, 2010
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OK well i have a beautiful 10 month old baby girl who hasn't crawled or walked yet i thought nothing about it because some baby's don't crawl right? she can stand all ...
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- My 9 month old started crawling at 6.5 months, and when I think about his progress towards crawling I realize that compared to his older brother (who crawled around 8....
- Our daughter never really crawled, she scooted in a strange way, but did walk at 6 months. She had always been a leg pusher, even on the day she was born her legs woul...
- If I were you, I would have someone come and evaluate her anyway. It's free and if she qualifies as having a delay she will get services for free. You can call 1-800-8...
Encouraging My Baby to Walk
Asked by B.G. from El Paso
on October 28, 2010
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Ok so my LO is pulling up o everything-chairs, stationary bike, desks, the walls, things I didn't even know she could pull up on effectively. When she falls she figure...
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- I know there is alot of controversy about using "walkers", but unless you have steps that they could fall over, then it might help her cruise around and protect her fr...
- sounds like she might like one of those bouncers that attaches to a door frame!
- She sounds like she is doing great.. just follow her lead.. If she wants your help then help.. If she wants to do it herself, that is excellent. 1 Hint, once she i...
My Son Doesn't Want to Walk!
Asked by ... from Dallas
on May 15, 2011
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My son has been crawling since he was 8 months old. he walks around furniture great and has almost been natural for him since he's been 9mo. he is currently 12mo and w...
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- First off, I want to say that I agree with all of the posters who have said at 12 months old, it is perfectly fine that he isn't walking yet. If you relax and back off...
- 12 months is pretty young. My daughter didn't start walking until 15 months. Give him some more time.
- My daughter was also a late walker. She was able physically months before she was walking on her own. Try getting him a push toy so he can walk with some help balancing.
My 16 Month Old Won't Walk
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on September 2, 2008
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My son refuses to walk! I believe he is scared to fall. When he realizes he isn't holding on to something/someone he slowly lowers himself down to the ground. He wil...
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- Hi M.. My son didn't walk until he was 17 months and I've met a lot of other parents who told me that their child didn't walk until then either. You may want to run ...
- My 3 year old did not start walking until the day she turned 18 months! She didn't crawl much either, mostly scooted on her butt. She is just fine now, very, very smar...
- It's OK. My son moved around on his knees for months before he finally took the plunge at 19 months! Once he starts he'll never stop. Be encouraging but don't make ...
My 15-Month Old Is Afraid to Walk on Her Own
Asked by G.C. from Dallas
on June 25, 2007
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My daughter is ready to walk and has the balance she needs to do it on her own, but she insists on holding onto my fingers with each hand to take her wherever she want...
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- I think you should let her go at her own pace. She WILL eventually walk (she won't be 18yrs old and expecting you to carry her!). It sounds like she is physically OK...
- Be patient and let her take it at her own pace. She will do it when she is ready. I know my daughter and son "could" walk independently before they decided to "take ...
- Hi, Both of my children walked a lot later than I thought they would. My son was about 15 months and my daughter was 18 months before she really walked on her own....
My 8Month Old Wants to Walk
Asked by L.H. from Tampa
on October 19, 2007
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My 8 month old holds onto things and wants to stand up. As i am a first time mom, i really don't know what kind of toys, or push toys to buy her. If you've been throug...
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- My youngest WAS 8 months when he was walking unassisted! My oldest was 10 months. They do it when they're ready, and there's no stopping them (ha ha ha). I also know m...
- Hi there! My son was walking without assistance by 9 months, and we never bought him any of the walking toys. I was always too freaked about them slipping away and h...
- one of those push toys that you can sit on at the same time -- be careful though - -make sure it is heavy enough because the lighter ones tip over too easily -- fou...
