My friend has a baby that is one week younger than mine. He has just turned 16 months old and is starting to get concered. I dont even know what to say to her anymore, she has an appt with an orthapedic next month. But does anyone know how late is ok for him to walk?
2007-04-24 17:52:18 · 10 answers · asked by LaBarbie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He's a little on the late side, but he's not breaking any records. Some babies start walking much later than others, though it's a good idea for him to be going to an Orthopedic physician.
2007-04-24 17:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! My son started walking when he was 9 months old!! I would definitely take the baby to the doctor you can never be too careful... I know that all babies mature at different times but 16 months seems kinda old for not walking I mean all the babies I've been around have been walkin by the age of one year. Something just doesnt seem right to me. Good luck and I will pray that everything turns out ok :)
2007-04-25 00:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by dtodd46 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My son is 3 now, but he did not start walking till he was 18 months old. he just never put the effort out. everyone else would just cater to him, get him anything he asked for. but once he started there was no stopping him. He will be fine. but go to the doctor just in case. good luck!
2007-04-25 01:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by heather k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
97 percent of children walk by 18 months of age.
So what does that mean?
It means that your friend's child is still under that limit.
It also means that there are 3 percent of children who walk after 18 months and this would still be considered normal.
However, I think your friend's healthcare provider would probably want to do a detailed assessment of the child if he really is not walking by 18 months - in order to look for and rule out any possible problems that might be there.
2007-04-25 01:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by sophiejane 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son starting walking at 13months he took his first step at 11 months after that he wouldn't walk. It could be he's scared just keep working with and helping him sooner or later he'll walk not all babies develop at the same time
2007-04-25 02:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by Adrianne R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some babies learn at different paces then the norm. My nephew didn't talk until he was almost 18 months, but is perfectly normal and fine now.
2007-04-25 00:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by Frederico 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80% of babies around the world first start walking between 14-18months.. some babies don't walk til 2yrs.. some start at 7months (like mine and trust me itaint fun lol).. can he stand with help? if he can support his weight with you balancing him or holding on to the couch etc then he's fine and he'l get there in his own time :)
2007-04-25 01:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by jarellsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything up to 20 months is normal. My son walked at 17months. Nothing wrong with him (except maybe laziness, he liked to be carried) if he is pulling himself up and walking around furniture i would not be worried
2007-04-25 05:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say about 15 months but as long as he is sitting, pulling himself up, walking along things, then don't worry it will happen SOON!
2007-04-25 00:59:03 · answer #9 · answered by sweetpea_1750 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 4 kids girls walk faster than boys cause they dont have anything in between there legs and...girls are more balanced
give him a few more months it won't be long.
2007-04-25 00:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by SUNSHINE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋