My 15 months old son is not yet ready to walk. He is still crawling. Is it o.k? If we make him to stand, he simply sits on the floor. What is the ideal age/no. of months for a child to walk or try to walk. I am concerned.
2007-03-23 08:00:12 · 10 answers · asked by Murali R 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Mine walked at 12 months. But they all develop differently. Don't worry.
As long as he's developing on schedule with other things, its okay to be slow on another.
2007-03-23 08:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by RN_and_mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child will walk when he is ready. "statistically" he should be showing some interest about now (some time before 18 months) but he may just be to absorbed in learning other things. Often, especially with boys, they focus on one skill and lag in another...until they learn that first skill.
My daughter showed NO signs of interest in walking until one day at almost 16 months...she got up and walked to greet daddy at the door when he got home. She just wasn't motivated until then.
Ultimately though, if you are really concerned, check with his pediatrician.
Good luck!
2007-03-23 08:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by nicshtik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally doctors begin to get concerned if a baby doesn't walk at 18 months.
However it is a little weird that he won't even stand while holding your hands? Maybe try to get him to do that, either holding your hands or some sort of toy he needs to stand to use (piano, gym, etc). Or a jolly jumper?
2007-03-23 08:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be a "late bloomer." I have a friend who did not take her first step until she was almost 2 years old. She's perfectly fine today, although she does have scoliosis...which I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not.
2007-03-23 08:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kids try and rush themselves by trying to walk fast but soon he or she will slow down their pace and start walking.
2007-03-23 08:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by meisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will walk when he wants to walk. Do NOT push him because he could end up with bowed legs.
2007-03-23 08:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all kids are different don t worry mine walked the day of her 1st birth day mine son walked at 8mon they will do it when they feel comfortable goodluck
2007-03-23 08:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew just began walking, about to turn 19 motnhs old! It's perfectly normal, please stop worrying. Kids are all so different, it doen't mean anything at all, he's just going at his own cruisy pace! :-)
2007-03-26 03:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every child develops at different stages.
2007-03-23 08:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by kevzvixen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every child is different, he'll get it , don't worry
2007-03-23 08:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋