My little girl is 10 and half months old and mastered the art of sitting confidently about three weeks ago, however she makes no attempt to move, I know all babies are different I have three other children all who were at least crawling and pulling to standing by this age however this little one is adopted by us, I know some babies will skip the crawling stage and use other methods to get around such as bottom shuffling, pushing backwards, rolling etc but she wont do any, if I sit her on the floor she just stays where she is, she cant pull herself up and cant go from lying to sitting she seems to find everything quite difficult so I'm wondering now if it is something I should be worried about, although physically she looks healthy and is well her mum didnt take care of her whilst pregnant and drank too much and took drugs so maybe this is having some effect on her development but I just wonder when I should be concerned?
2007-03-13 00:22:07 · 11 answers · asked by mumoffour 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This could poss be a factor..I work in childcare, so from experience all I can say is that for you to provide as much opportunitites for her to crawl as poss. Make sure she has plenty of space and encourage her with toys (the noisier the better) to move towards them. Why not speak to ur Health Visitor???
2007-03-13 00:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Drugs and alcohol abuse during a pregnancy can affect the baby's brain develpment and affect other areas of developmet. My 10 1/2 month old is crawling, just started about a month ago, rolls all over started at 7 months, and is pulling up to furniture, and she LOVES to hold my hands and walk all over the house. I would address your local WIC office or dr with your concerns, they will be able to help you with helping your daughter learn these things. My daughter was 1 month premature so she is a tad behind but with in the normal ranges for development. I was concerned about her crawling or lack there of and we went to the wic office. She knew how to patty cake, play peek a boo, and wave hi and bye on demand. They said no wonder she isn't crawling, she was too busy learning everything else. Hope this helps... Good luck!
2007-03-13 01:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by butterfliesformom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a nephew who i am bringing up, and have been bringing him up since he was 6weeks old but i just want to let you know that every child is different,though i realise that you know and understand this. But my nephew was doing just the same at that age,( i have to say i was rather worried myself because i know that the latest any of my family members had gone past that stage and the majority of them were walking by the time they were11and a half months) also he did not pull his-self up either until he was 13months old, and he then suddenly started walking at the age of 14months,and i found out that the only thing wrong with him is that he is quite a lazy little boy,(and also i found out that his father didn't walk until he was 17months old.But believe me he is far from lazy now) but anyway do you know roughly when his natural siblings/mother/father(natural family members)started to do these things? Because it may be that he takes after one of his natural family members) But if you are still rather worried then i suggest that you go ahead and have a chat to your health visitor/G.P.
Good Luck and i hope she starts to do a little more very soon.
2007-03-13 01:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by muncher 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi dear. My youngest daughter is adoped also so we have something in common!
I just wanted to say that your best source of information would probably be your pediatrician. She/he can give you a good idea as to whether or not this is just the normal difference between childrens' development or a problem that needs to be addressed. Either way you will feel better because you will know how to deal with it.
Good luck and I hope I have helped answer your question.
Lady Trinity~
2007-03-13 00:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Trinity 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are worried then speak with the midwife or doctor.
They will probably give you better advice than I can.
There has been moments when I was worried about my children and did some research on the Internet which lead to various things which just blew my fear out of proportion!!
So ended up going to the doctor /midwife for advice. If you are still unhappy with their advice, ask for a 2nd (or even 3rd) opinion from another professional... it is in your right.
2007-03-13 00:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by _ 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if ur worried hon go and have a chat with the doctor, its obvious that u love this little girl with all ur heart and want the best for her and hopefully she is just a slow developer the now and will catch up within the next few weeks/months. good luck xxx
2007-03-13 00:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all I want to congratulate you for taking on a child that is not yours, that is really great!
I would say not to worry yet, 10 1/2 months is still quite young.
2007-03-13 00:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i really dont know but i have my cousin that know she like 12 yrs. old now my aunt drink and did drugs also so they took all kids away. but my cousin was really delayed in everything mentally. Maybe you talk to your kids dr. good luck i know this ain't much help but i just wanted for you to know theres alot of kids and babys like that.
2007-03-13 01:45:44 · answer #8 · answered by baby_taz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert but all babies are different and do things at diffrerent stages.
Perhaps you are more aware of this because she is adopted and you are conscious of her poor ante natal care. This may lead you to look for things that aren't really there.
2007-03-13 00:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by joeygirl 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I would see her pediatrician. Your pediatrician can help you. If she thinks that she is a little behind your pediatrician will guide you to get some help for her. Good Luck!
2007-03-13 00:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋