Ok he takes like 4 steps and then he falls. But his one foot is turned to the side and he drags his foot just a little. But if he pulls him self up on any thing his feet are fine. Both possitioned like they should be. Just wondering if I should be concerned. Should he go to the chiropracter. I thought about asking my family doctor but about 6 mos ago he had tubes put in and my family doctor had a complet fit because I was taking him to an ENT. "I cant believe you would do such surgerie on him when he could grow out of it in 6 mos" Any suggestions?????
2006-10-21 07:33:18 · 7 answers · asked by Nan 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You should give your son more time; all babies walk when they're ready (unless there is an undetected problem). My son started walking at 10 months and his cousin (who is exactly 2 wks younger, both were planned c-sections) didn't start walking until 7 months after his 1st birthday. They were around each other all of the time, and he would just watch my little boy running around, and one day he just got up and went. Since he's already taking steps, he'll most likely start walking soon. If he doesn't start walking within a few months, I would suggest seeing a specialist just to make sure everything's okay. (And if you feel he needs to see a specialist, don't let your doctor talk you out of it. My older son was disabled, and his 1st pediatrician didn't want me to take him to specialists, but he required care that a pcp doesn't necessarily have the proper training for. My son had an ENT, GI, Neurosurgeon, Neurologist, PT, OT, and several others. They are specialists because they SPECIALIZE in fields that PCPs and pediatricians aren't completely schooled in. A good pediatrician knows this and recommends a specialist for something that they aren't qualified to handle. However, I am not saying that you cannot or should not get a second opinion before surgery. And I'm not sure, but I think he would need to see a podiatrist or something for his foot; I'm pretty sure chiropractors are back specialists)
2006-10-21 07:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by llsBabygirl918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes babies who do not walk as fast as others have hidden gifts and talents. I did not walk by myself until 18 months, and my talents lie mostly in creative writing and musical pursuits. If your child's legs are the same length, I would wait a couple of more months and see if this corrects itself. By 18 or 19 months I would recommend you check with another doctor to be safe.
2006-10-21 14:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my eldest daughter started walking at 19 months,
while my next borned started at 9 months.
so i guess the first borned tend to develop a bit slower.
ask your family doctor.
God bless,
gabe
2006-10-21 14:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think hes fine-eevryone walks at different times....but if he doesnt start in the next like 3 months, talk 2 ur doctor
2006-10-21 14:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son only started walking at 14 months. maybe he is just lazy to walk or maybe in the past he tried and had a bad fall/scare or just scared to walk.
2006-10-21 14:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by havingfun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should speak with his pediatrician. If he feels necessary he will arrange for your son to see a physical therapist for an evaluation.
2006-10-21 14:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him some time....I know kids that walk around 16 mths...No every kid is the same...
don't worry...
Be pacient ....
2006-10-21 14:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Sal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋