My husband is worried because our daughter still isn't walking. She is 13 months old and she will stand on her own for a little while with out holding on to anything and she will walk along the couch and stuff. I keep telling him to give her time. But he doesn't listen to me. What can I tell my husband?
2006-09-13 10:09:30 · 29 answers · asked by shellz1616 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Tell him that everything is just fine.
She hasn't decided that SHE is ready yet and that is okay. All children develop at different speeds and at different ages. They will all be about the same developmentally around the age of five.
My little guy didn't actually take steps until the day of his first birthday. After that, he was always on the go.
Oh, and tell him that it will happen soon enough and too soon at that.
Good Luck
2006-09-13 10:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by MoMattTexas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give her time, don't rush it or force it on her. My daughter 11 months 2 weeks is walking very well now, actually got up about 9 1/2 months, but now she all over the house in everything. I wish I would had recorded those first steps, man that was a miracle. Doctors usually say about 15- 18 months. My daughter is more advanced though my doctor said she was doing things 3-4 months ahead of her age though. Just be patient.
2006-09-13 10:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by princessmommy05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell your husband this - My son is almost 16 months old and still not walking. I talked to the doc about it, and he said this "normal kids walk between 9 and 18 months, if he gets to 18 months and is still not walking, then we'll worry"
Here is what I have to say to you - when people say, "enjoy it while they aren't walking" I would like to tell them that truly, if my kid wanted to walk, he would, but he gets into just as much crawling and standing. I'd almost bet you can relate! So enjoy your daughter regardless of whether she's walking or not - because they are only little once :)
Best wishes!
2006-09-13 10:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Lucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First tell your hubby to calm down and to really think about it because once she starts walking next will be running and NOTHING is safe then (just like talking you spend 2 years trying to get them to talk and the next 16 telling them to be quiet). I have three kids and all of them walked at different times when your daughter is ready she will let go and take off. Don't push her as then she becomes nervous and will fight it even more. My nephew was 15 months old before he finally started walking on his own and there is nothing wrong he just wasn't ready. There is a great series of books out all start with what to expect there is one for preganacy, the first year, toddler years etc and they are very informative and answer a lot of different questions.
2006-09-13 10:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter is trying as hard as she can. Some children do not walk well until even after they turn 2 years old. Balance is a big key. If your child seems to have a lazy eye, or fluid in the ears, missing a big toe, or anything that hurts the balance, then your child WILL take longer to establish her walking skills. There is no need to become worried. She will walk at her own pace. Don't push her too hard, make sure it's fun and not tiring. It will only frustrate you and you daughter.
Good luck!
2006-09-13 10:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child does things when they are ready. My son walked at 9 months, and my daughter at 11 months. However, they are 3 and 2 now and only go potty when the other does. They are not ready and unfortunantely I have to accept it. Try getting a parenting magazine or book and have him read it. You daughter is doing very good and probably will be walking in the next two weeks.
2006-09-13 10:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by LaDonna J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Average age is 13 1/2 months, so she's got 2 weeks, if she's not walking by then then you have a severly disabled child and should be very worried! jk, haha, just chill out, my life became so much more complicated when my son started walking, I had run after him constantly, enjoy it while this stage lasts. Every child is different, I feel bad for those whose children start walking at like 11 months, I would kill myself!
2006-09-13 10:13:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What people don't understand is that one year of age is not the magical age that all of a sudden makes children do everything. Once your child passes their first birthday they are not late on things. Most children do not walk until they are 13 to 14 months old.
No need to worry.
2006-09-13 10:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine started at ten months but every child is different.
It seemed slow up until one day I looked and he was standing without holding anything. Then from there it was a matter of weeks and he was off on his own. Tell your husband to chill out. Does he think bothering you about it or being upset about it will change anything? She's a baby for cryin out loud. You can call your dr and tell him this and see if he/she recommends anything to speed the process or says she needs to be seen to ensure there are no probs.
2006-09-13 10:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every child does things, walking, crawling, teething all at different ages. Just relax and enjoy her. Once she does start walking you're husband will wish she wasn't. I have an 11 month old and he cruises around the furniture, at first I was pushing the walking thing but, then decided to just let him decide when he wants to walk.
You also have to remember that they don't walk, they RUN!!!
2006-09-13 10:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by jakesmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋