I have twins and the boy started walking at 11 months, and they are both now 2 and the girl still isn't walking, but the pediatricain doesn't seemed concerned? Is it time for a second opinion?
2006-09-06 09:49:04 · 19 answers · asked by Nyema 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I know that children all progress and hit those milstones at differnt times but I would think your daughter should be walking by the ago of 2. I would get a second opinion, especially if it is going to ease your mind. Do some research on the internet. I am sure there are others with this same concer. Find out what they have been told and go from there. Best of Luck...
2006-09-06 18:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by iluvtheyanks2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they were preemies, 18 months is considered a walking delay and they should be in some kind of physcial therapy.
Check with your insurance, sometimes you do not need a pediatricians recommendation to see a physical therapist. You may want to think about a new doctor anyways.
There are also usually organizations that will come to your home to evaluate your child for free, and their reccomendation can work too. Check in your phone book for community services. Good luck!!
2006-09-06 09:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by nic_tammyscott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, today toddler usually start walking around 10 months olds. It could be nothing but I would get a second opinion.
2006-09-06 09:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ellen J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a second opinion!! 2 years old is way past the point of NORMAL. My son was a very late walker and he was 19 months. Good luck
2006-09-06 09:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by pamnjacksmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would be very concerned, i think 15 mths, is around the time most would be well able to walk , they should not be expected to do the same thing's at the same time, but 2 is a long way behind , so i would get a second opinion immeadiately .
2006-09-06 11:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 15-18 months it should be a concern. By 18 mos the child should probably be in physical therapy. (My nephew walked late.)
2006-09-06 11:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is said that ushuall by 18m a child is walking. I would ask for her to see a physical therapist and to have her legs examined my someone to make sure she doesn't have a mucles crossed. My friends daughter didn't walk because of a mucle being crossed. Once they realize it (at 2.5) they corrected it through surgery. She can walk now.
2006-09-06 10:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always get a second opinion but i've learned that kids do what they're ready to do.
The longer they crawl the more intellingent they are, there is something about that movement that helps to connect more synopses in the brain.
2006-09-06 09:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by jelli_bean_36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two years is about the cutoff for what is considered "normal" from what I understand. This should not frighten you though, just seek another opinion. If they both agree, then have them take the time to explain to you the details of what to expect.
2006-09-06 09:56:27 · answer #9 · answered by ADF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was your baby girl a preemie? 2 does seem rather late...Ive worked with children and babies...as well as having my own three children....2 is very late....I would definately go for a second opinion...trust your own instinct as mom....we always know best!!
2006-09-06 09:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by Lynne B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋