My youngest doesn' t walk
By jaydee_r34
@jaydee_r34 (147)
Canada
June 2, 2009 12:48pm CST
Hi Everyone,
My husband is concerned that our daughter (18 months) is not walking yet. She is a scooter (scoots on her butt to get around) and has access to her hands as opposed to crawlers. I keep telling him not to rush it because once she's on her feet, that's it, it becomes a whole new ball game. She will reach out for my hands if she wants to walk and will put pressure on her feet as you hold her.
I don't personally understand the hurry, all my kids were late walkers (16 - 18 months) and I guess he doesn't feel I'm putting very much effort into teaching her how to walk. I keep telling him she will do it when she's ready then drive him totally nuts because once she's walking, she'll never stop.
Any thoughts on how to alleviate his worries?
6 responses
@jayrene (2708)
• Philippines
3 Jun 09
my niece was like that too... never crawled... all kids are different in their own, she'll walk in her right time. my eldest started walking at 10 months, my 2nd at 1 year and my youngest a little over 1 year. you are doing right into not rushing your daughter. i think its just normal.
now about your husband... you can try googling topics about this, and when you find one that is the same as your daughter let him read it... that will probably put his worries behind.
@leyisa (486)
• Canada
3 Jun 09
Hi Jaydee, at this point, I would not be too worried. Both of my older children started walking later in life (one at 15 months and the other at 17 months). I think as long as she can crawl around and perhaps standing, then it's okay. I wouldn not get concerned until she becomes older - ie: 2 years old.
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
2 Jun 09
Every child is different. Some start as early as seven months. And yes some as late as two. If the doctor doesn't act concerned then you and your husband shouldn't either. I remember a child who didn't walk till almost two. And she also didn't get her first tooth till she was around 20 months. Just let your husband speak with the doctor to get him calm. Things happen with time. And dont rush the baby. :)
@xoxcharityxox (567)
• United States
2 Jun 09
Kids develope differently. It may seem a little late for him, but she's happy crawling and scooting. Some kids are just stubborn to try new things and once they get it down it will be just like any other kid. I'd try little games to get her to walk, but not over pressure her. Just show her you're happy once she takes a step or so and she'll want to do more. Take your time, she'll get it down. My daughter was an early walker, but she also has to do everything her self. She doesn't like to have much help. It can also be scary if they try and fall too much. It will just irritate them.
