My daughter will get about on her bottom indoors and will hold both hands when outside. What can I do to help her walk on her own as 2 years old is a long time not walking..............
2007-01-28 23:51:23 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Have the pediatrician check for fluid in her ears. That could be affecting her sense of balance. I recently learned that the fluid can linger long after an ear infection appears to be resolved.
It sounds like she has sufficient leg strength since she is walking. Maybe she's just holding hands for balance. Also, get her around kids her age or slightly older who are walking and running about. That may inspire her!
2007-01-28 23:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
My nephew stated walking just after his second birthday and he is fine now. If you are really worried about it talk to the health visitor and she what they say as they can do some check just incase there is anything stopping your daughter. This must be hard as my son who is 17 months only started walked two months ago and i was going to talk to the health visitor and ask for some help. Just remember you are not the only parent with concerns so view them please.
Good luck
2007-01-29 08:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry too much as long as she is trying that's good. I'm told that I didn't start walking till I was well over too and I made no attempt to crawl or anything I just stood up one day and started running about so don't worry too much but if it is concerning you go for a check up at the doctors. Hope this helps.
2007-01-29 00:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get some type of early intervention for her. Some states they will give you a physical therapist or occupational therapist for free or with a small co pay. I defiantly think that is a big delay so take her to the Pediatrician and ask about getting some type of therapist to help her, this is important!
If she was a preemie though it might be more normal. Ask the pediatrician!!!
2007-01-29 00:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by mikeysprincss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with you doctor. At 2 yrs old it seems like she should be walking unaided by now. Talk to your doctor and get them to run some test on her.
2007-01-29 00:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by Cocoa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd get her checked by her pediatrician. There are several reasons that she may not be walking. How is her development in other areas?
Of the two people who I know who were late walkers: One has an extensive hearing loss and is quite far-sighted. When they got her fitted with hearing aids and glasses, she improved; she's in her late 30s now, and it's still apparent that she lost "something" in the first two years of her life. The other one is probably 4-5 now, and he has downs syndrome.
I'm sure there are many other reasons..someone mentioned fluid in the ears. Your doctor can certainly work with her and hopefully help your little girl out.
2007-01-29 00:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bottom shufflers can hold objects in their hands while moving and so do not have the same incentive to start walking. Dedicate lots of time to standing her up and encouraging her to walk to you and she will get it eventually. Also if she can talk and understand enough tell her big girls who can walk get to do something special, like go to the zoo or something.
2007-01-29 00:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it can be something serious... or something totally normal
my younger one started walking unaided around 2 years of age..
children who learn and start crawling are able to get to the places they want to be... and hence don't even try to walk...
try..
1. walking assistant (http://www.acessinc.com/pediatric_walker.htm)
2. incentive walking: don't hold her hands... cal her from the other side showing her something she likes so that she tries to take steps to grab her goody ...
3. rule out any deformity in her legs / feet ... show to a paediatrician
2007-01-29 00:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by sighspy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 04:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think from what I know that some children walk later due to some genetical reasons and this has happened to my cousin's son..He did walk at the age of three,encourage her with challenges...But if this continues..visit a doctor
2007-01-28 23:58:10 · answer #10 · answered by zelisia21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋