my son turned 1 just over a week ago,and just started walking a few days ago..he did it really well with lots of confidence and was pleased with himself,and we gave him loads of praise.. however the next day he didnt want to know,and seems scared to walk alone..i have tried encouraging him more and have tried backing off to do it in his own time,but no luck..
any ideas how i can give him his confidence back?or where i went wrong?
2006-09-20 04:44:04 · 21 answers · asked by yummy_mummy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My 16 month old daughter just started walking alone last week. She was a whiz around the furniture and she stood on her own in the middle of the room but no walking until last week. For the first couple days she had to hold something in her hands like a small toy or even a crayon to help her balance. Now she is practically running around. Give him time and you'll be chasing him around the house to change diapers and sit him down to eat in no time. When he's ready he'll just get up and go.
2006-09-21 05:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Diana H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can let go of his hand slowly, then back up just a step - that way when he reaches you he gets immediate gratification - if you move too far away and he can't get to you in one step before falling, he may lose some of his confidence.
Also, is he wearing shoes when he's walking? I know this sounds strange, but my daughter wouldn't walk with shoes on. The doctor said that them trying to walk with little shoes on is like an adult trying to walk in 16 inch platform shoes - they can't feel the ground, so they get scared and won't walk. If he is wearing shoes, you may want to take them off and see of he's more willing to try again.
I know it's exciting - sometimes more for the parent than the child - I wanted my daughter to walk so badly that it felt like an eternity between the first steps and when she walked again (I think it was 2 days later). Don't worry - he'll suddenly just "get it" one day and you'll never be able to catch him.
Hope this helps - Good Luck.
2006-09-20 11:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most probably nothing is wrong. If your baby is behind only when it comes to walking, try getting rid of the rollator to see how he does. I have seen some toddlers become so reliant on walkers or similar aids that they actually slow down their ability or willingness to try walking on their own. He won't walk immediately, but that will force him to try more. You can help him most by providing a safe area for her to explore and practice. Giving him lots of hugs and encouragement can't hurt either. KEEP UP YOUR MEDICAL VISITS AND GOOD LUCK
2006-09-20 11:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all kids do things at their own pace, my kids walked at 10 months, and my sisters didnt walk until 13 months, So, as long as he is getting the cordination here pretty soon i wouldnt be worried, but, they do start to worry what is wrong about 15 months i think. Have you talked to you doc about it? And also boys really are a lot slower at things then girls, and through out life, lol. Just make sure your acctually practicing for hours a day with him, chances are he is just a slow boy, lol.
2006-09-20 11:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think you did anything wrong. He sounds like a normal baby to me. It's common for them to show off a new skill and then give it the back seat for awhile. He's right on track for his age. I wouldnt worry about it or push it anymore. Sometimes too much attention toward something like that can scare them away from it. Just forget about it for awhile, and I bet he'll take off again real soon, when he gets ready to.
2006-09-20 11:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jenintn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't go wrong. He'll walk in his own time. The average age to walk is 15-18 months these days so don't worry.
2006-09-20 11:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by mergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't go wrong. He will walk when he is ready. Maybe try holding up a cookie or some kind of toy that he really likes, but don't stand too far in front of him, or he will give up. I wouldn't force the issue though...when he is ready he will go and then you might be wishing he wouldn't go so much / so fast! Love them babies!~
2006-09-20 11:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mom to Foster Children 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average walking ages are 10-16 months, he has PLENTY of time, I wouldn't worry about it, he's very low on the average yet. He will eventually let go of your hand and walk alone. With my daughter it worked to get her interested in something and then slip my hand out of hers while her interest was elsewhere.
2006-09-20 11:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't do anything wrong...they will pretty much do it on there own. do you ever see some of the toy's that they have with some handles on them that kid's push around the house? if so invest in one of those and let him use that (show him a couple of times)and just maybe he will get the idea and do it him self....good luck..they will walk when they are ready....it is fun to watch, have fun with it...
2006-09-20 12:25:54 · answer #9 · answered by barbara p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing went wrong. Its a normal process for learning to walk. He naturally prefers to crawl or scoot around because he's better at it, so he'll do that more often.
Just make sure you walk him around holding his hands an normal, and make sure he has pleanty of things to hold onto and walk, furniture or walking toys.
He'll do it on his own naturally.
2006-09-20 11:47:31 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋