My 16 Month old won't walk!!!!?

Question

I have a 16 month old that wont walk yet!!! Its driving me crazy with both concern and fustration because I KNOW he could walk if he tried. The reason I know he can/could walk is that when me and his dad work with him we will hold on to him as he starts to walk and then let go. He will take a few steps on his own and then throw himself to the ground when he realizes he's walking by himself and say "NO!!!". I HAVE talked to his doctor who said to give him a little more time. It makes me so sad to see all these other little ones walking that are so much younger than him.

He does crawl

He does crawl

Answer 1

I know its frustrating, but i didn't start walking until i was 18 months. Some kids just take steps of childhood at different paces. Good Luck and enjoy it while you can

Answer 2

Every child progresses at a different rate. If your doctor says there's nothing wrong with him, relax. The more he thinks you want him to walk the less he will be inclined to do it. Plus crawling is better for him. The longer the better, using all his limbs develops his brain faster.

I am the mother of six children. I had a daughter who not only didn't walk until she was almost 18 months old, she didn't ever crawl. She is now a beautiful intelligent young woman. A straight A student at the university, speaks 4 languages and is making a lot of money.

Don't worry about what those other kids do. No one will ask your son when he is trying to get into college or looking for for a job when he started walking or when he started talking.

Answer 3

Your doctor is correct about giving him more time. Kids develop at thier own pace. But it also sounds like he does not want to be independant yet. He wants you to do everything for him. If you can afford it, try putting him in a day care with other kids his age. Maybe he will see other kids walking and he will want to play with them. If day care is out of the question try offering him rewards or as some people say "Bribe him" with small things like stickers or other toys for his age group. Do not baby him when he throws himself on the ground. As nerve-wracking as it is let him say no but do not help him back up. I put my 3 year old in pre-school and she was potty-trained within 2 weeks. That was a blessing. But just remember that you are the only person who knows what is best for your child. Good Luck and I hope this advice helps if you choose to use it.

Answer 4

Does he crawl? My daughter didn't walk until later because she could get where she wanted to go by crawling. She's an honor student now by the way and perfectly healthy. If the doctor says everything checks out don't worry and don't feel bad. I hate that people make milestones into a contest, it doesn't mean you're any smarter because you walk early,when he's ready he'll do it. I heard somewhere that Einstein didn't talk until he was 5.

Answer 5

I say enjoy this phase while you can. You'll spend your days chasing him and getting him down from where he's climbed.

He may be wanting more attention, as every child wants. Try not paying attention when he's crawling, and give lots of praise when he does take any steps.

If his doctor says things are OK, then try not to worry. I know it's hard. I have a 2 year old and I was frustrated too, but now he's all over the place getting into drawers everywhere!

Answer 6

First off, don't compare your son to other kids his age. All kids are different, his time will come and then you'll have to chase him around everywhere. My son didn't start walking until 17 months. His dad and I would work with him and make it like a fun game. We would cheer everytime he walked a few steps between both of us then we would move farther and farther apart. He's 20 months now and I can barely keep up with him.

Answer 7

I know how frustrating it is,mu oldest didnt' crawl till 15 monthans and walk til 16. Once he set his mind to it he did just fine, but I also stopped carring hem everywhere. And when he saw he wasn't getting anywhere fast by crawling, then he stood up one night ans started walking. Give it time, some kids just like to see how far they can push your limits. But if you are picking him up out of frustration, then he is learning he can will the "no walking" battle. But don't worry he will be walking and getting into everything soon enough.

Good luck

Answer 8

My daughter didnt walk until 16 months old either. We knew she could walk if she tried. One day I just was guiding her with my hands lightly on her hips as she walked down the hall. I just let go slowly, kinda without her knowing, and she walked ever since. I dont know if that's really an idea you havnt tried, but all babies develop at their own rates. My daughter also didnt get her first tooth until she was 14 months old. We just always though, "as long as she has teeth before prom", so just as long as your daughter walks before prom, she'll be ok. As long as there is nothing medically preventing her from walking, you have nothing to worry about.

Answer 9

My daughter replaced into an analogous, she replaced into conversing in sentences 2-3 words before she replaced into walking. whilst we went to her 15 mo appointment her dr mentioned if she replaced into no longer walking by utilising her 18 mo appt he could do extra checking out. She began walking at approximately sixteen-17 months. My son even with the undeniable fact that replaced into walking and in each and every single place by utilising the time he replaced into approximately 10-11 mo yet does not often communicate. He replaced into only asserting some words by16-18 months. i could stick to the PT, im specific she is basically a prior due bloomer.

Answer 10

That is a hard one.... you get anxious when kids are progressing at different rates, but they all do what they are ready for. Just ignore the whole issue for a couple of weeks and focus on other fun things. Maybe you are just stressing him out. If there is no physical reason, just let him be.