baby walking..

Virginie - posted on 06/11/2010

Some babies walk at nine months, other at 18 months. He might be focusing on something else at the moment. You can't really speed up the process. Is he standing up? Cruising around furniture? You encourage him by holding on to his hands and walk with him if he is interested.

Durinda - posted on 05/22/2010

My little girl started walking holding onto furniture when she was just over six months old and started walking a week before her birthday, she's a drastically independent child. but i have a friend who had twins. She thinks its weird that her baby girl is excited to walk around and yet her baby boy doesn't have the inclination to stand around the furniture yet. some babies just dont feel the 'rush' to get up and do things that other babies do. They all learn at their own pace and before you know it your baby will be running around

Cinda - posted on 05/21/2010

Brenda, I wouldnt worry about now. My oldest son was on time but he didnt start walking til he was 18 months. He was diagonised with Cerbal Palsy at the age of 21 months. My second son started walking when he was about 10 months and my youngest son started walking when he was 13 months. Every kid is different. But I have noticed that when you have older siblings the younger ones seem to start hitting the milestones earlier then the previous kid that you had.

Desirae - posted on 05/20/2010

my son turned 1 on April 8th. he barely learned how to walk a week ago, so dont worry ur baby will start walking when he's ready :)

Marta - posted on 05/18/2010

I wouldn't worry, my little girl is 12 months and still is walking, went to the doctor told me not to worry about it. I have 2 nephews one started walking at 14 months and the other at 16 months, and they both 2 happy and healthy boys.

Christina - posted on 05/17/2010

My son was born on the 15th and takes a few steps here and there. I'm not too worried because I know each baby is an individual and will eventually start walking on his own. We should enjoy these last moments before they do start walking. lol

Amanda - posted on 05/11/2010

Every baby is different my son started taking steps when he was 10 1/2 Months he turned a year on April 7th and after his birthday he started walking very well..Each baby is different my nephew walked at 7 months

Star - posted on 05/11/2010

My son Kevryck, born on the 13th, was like a freak of nature. He was walking by December. Now, he climbs on everything including onto a chair to get food off the table as we speak. They'll get there, enjoy the immobility, once they're up, they're gone.

Rachel - posted on 05/08/2010

my son, who is now 4 years old, started walkin at 14 months, dont stress if there not walking at 1, alexis is 1 now and is standing in the middle of the room on her own, dont wish for them to walk so soon, cos once they do there into everything...lol

Denita - posted on 05/08/2010

hi my son turned one on 2nd and he would walk if you held his hand now he has walked about 12 steps by himself..

Bettina - posted on 05/07/2010

I wish that my little girl would sit still. She is not only walking but running now and driving me nuts getting ino everything. I don't think that you have anything to worry about. If you are really worried and it gets any later than 18 months I would talk to the doctor. Each kid is different, my son walked later than my daughter but he was the first born and she was second and trying to keep up with him. Enjoy the peace for a bit till he learns to walk.

Nicky - posted on 05/07/2010

Hi, my LO turned 1 on 19th and has been walking since the end of January, so is now able to run, My LO is my 2nd and my 1st, myself and my husband also all walked at 9 months.
However his cousin (my brother's son) is 4 months older so is now 16 months and still not walking yet so it varies a great deal. His other boys also didn't walk before 1 either. I don't think you need to worry before they get to about 2.

Annie - posted on 05/07/2010

My son turned one on the 29th. He was been walking since he was 10 months. He is a little impatient and is already trying to run.

Adesta - posted on 05/07/2010

I wouldn't worry. I'm on my third daughter and they have all walked at different times. My first didn't walk until she was 15 months, my 2nd daughter walked at 10 months and now my 13 month old is just beginning to take steps on her own. All kids do things at their own pace. I would only begin to worry if he seems to be in pain or discomfort when trying to walk.

Tijen - posted on 05/06/2010

My son turned one on the 8th (of April) and still isn't walking either. He has started to take a couple of steps the past few days but that only happens once or twice s day.
I get abit orried too especially when people make comments that "oh, he's still not walking". But I think they will walk when they are good and ready.
I have heard of babies who walk at 16 months so son't stress. He will walk when he is ready.

Blakely - posted on 05/06/2010

My daughter was 1 on the 24th and is still not walking...she barley even wants to stand. My sons were 15 months and 13 months before they started walking. Don't worry and enjoy the last few months of not chasing them around I say :).

Amy - posted on 05/06/2010

Some kids don't even walk until they are 16 months! That was my friends child, but after 16 months he is now walking. He was just scared I think. He could walk fine holding onto our hands, or by himself on furniture but when it came to himself all alone he whimpered and would sit down lol. My son is 13 months and is walking on his hands and feet, who knows when he will actually walk :)

Katie - posted on 05/06/2010

my son turned 1 on the 22nd and has been crawling since 6 months. I thought he'd walk early as he's been cruising since 10 months and standing on his own since 11 months. He can take 5 or 6 steps together but not often, he'd prefer to crawl. It's diiferent for me as my 1st son went from cruising to walking in about 1.5 weeks at 13 months but this one is taking his time. right now, I'm glad his not walking as trying to keep up with a new walker and a 3.5 yr old on a scooter sounds hard to me :)

Louise - posted on 05/06/2010

My son was 1 on the 22nd. Never mind walking he's not even able to stand yet! He can get onto his knees and thats it. He was 2 weeks early and I was induced. I put a lot of it down to the fact that he's a big child (wearing 2-3 tshirts and 18 - 24 pants) and therefore has more weight to haul up so takes longer to build the muscles!



Also don't know if its relevent in this case or not but children that have walkers tend to learn to walk on their own later! The walker teaches them to walk on the tips of their toes and the weight is normally tipped forward which out of the bouncer would have them flat on their faces so they have to readjust when on their own.

Kristen - posted on 05/06/2010

According to "What to Expect the First Year," many babies don't walk till well after their 1st birthday and the average is 15 or 16 months (I can't remember which.)

Lisa - posted on 05/06/2010

My boys are 13mths (corrcted age 10mths 13 weeks early they were) They are still holding on to things. They cant walk by themselves yet. Caleb can walk along furnishings while holding on. Jacob is just learning to move on his feet. I have been told by a number of docs if my boys dont start walking by 18mths then start to worry. Children pick things up at their own pace. Your little man will start walking when he is ready =)

Sarah - posted on 05/05/2010

Don't worry. He's probably focusing on learning other important things and he'll walk eventually.

Billie - posted on 05/04/2010

My son was 3 weeks early, and sick for about the first 5 months of his life. Then he had colic. Now teething issues. He couldn't even roll over until he was 8 month. My doctor thought he was a little delayed, and sent him to a physical therapist. After a month and a half he is now walking on his own. Within that time he began army crawling, crawling on his hands and knees, cruising the furniture, and now walking. It went so fast! Even though we all know that all babies are different, and develop at their own rate; it's still alot to worry about. Especially when you see other kids the same age, or younger flying right by your kid. Your baby will get there when the time is right for him.

Tera - posted on 05/04/2010

My son was also early, 7 weeks early, but started walking a month ago. I'm sure that your son is just taking his time to do it. They do things at their own pace not ours. I know my other two were complete opposite of each other. Michael was born late, and walked at 9 months. James walked at 14 months. Yours will be walking in no time.

Christina - posted on 05/04/2010

Don't worry :) My daughter was almost 15 months old before she started walking & the doctor said he doesn't worry until they get past 18 months if they're not walking. My son on the other hand, who turned 1 on April 19th, has been walking for almost 2 months. All kids are different. :)

Mairi Clare - posted on 05/04/2010

I totally agree. All children are different and all 3 of mine certainly are. My son (nearly 5) walked just under 11 months but wasn't properly steady till 15 months, my elder daughter didn't crawl till she was 11 months or walk till nearly 15m but took off straight away. Whereas my younger daughter walked 3 days before her first birthday (and crawled on Christmas Day so I think she likes momentous occasions for her milestones!).

You only need to worry if they're not even thinking about it at 17/18m - remember, the numbers in the books/magazines are average. There have to be extremes at either end to give the average!

Enjoy the fact that you can put him down and he's still there when you turn round! Certainly by the time you've had 3, you want them to stay still as long as possible!

Krystal - posted on 05/04/2010

My baby just turned one oon April 5th and had been walking since he was 10 months! Stride Rite walking shoes helped alot!

Francesca - posted on 05/04/2010

My baby turned 1 on the 11th April and she's not walking yet either. I wouldn't worry, all babies develop at different stages. I can confidently say that I can wait. She's getting into everything as it is. lol My daughter can pull herself up into a standing position and can take a few steps whilst holding on, around the furniture. Am sure it wont be long before she begins to walk. My mother-in-law told me that she put her son in shorts because he kept putting holes in his trousers from crawling. She said that it wasn't long after that he started to walk. Not sure if it's an old wives tale!

Gina - posted on 05/03/2010

My son turned 1 on the 12th of April and is still not walking which is fine. The pediatrician said that as long as he starts walking by 15 months then he is on schedule.

Kezzie - posted on 05/03/2010

My oldest son didn't walk until 17 months. He'll be 4 in July and is perfectly fine. My youngest son walked just before his first birthday. Each child is different and I learned with the oldest one that the more I encouraged him to walk the more he refused to do it. Your baby will walk when he's ready so try not to worry too much!

Michelle - posted on 05/03/2010

My son turned one on April 24th. He was 11 weeks early. I saw that there are a few mom's on this post with early babies. Don't worry. Your baby will walk in due time. My son doesn't walk either. He pulls himself up some, but hasn't started cruising. He'll walk when we hold his hands up or in his walker(walks backwards mostly in it.) or when he plays with his ride on/stand up car. His doctor says he is wonderfully healthy and on track for a preemie baby. The one thing he refuses to do is crawl. He will try, then gets frustrated and cries out to get picked up.

Melissa - posted on 05/03/2010

My little girl is now nearly 13 months old and also does not walk, she doesn't show any interest in it either at the moment. She doesn't crawl either but just scoots around on her bum and drags her knees along so she can get to where she wants to go lol...We had the one year health check recently and the health visitor said as long as they are up on their feet by 18 months there is nothing to worry about...so hopefully they'll do it in theor own time when they want to......just enjoy the last few weeks of them staying and sitting where you put them lol

Kirsty - posted on 05/03/2010

Hi my little boy was one on 14th April and he started to walk at the end of February @ 10and a half months . He was a really lazy baby not crawling or sitting until 9 months and then he just decided it wasnt quick enough. BUY A DOOR BOUNCER. My little boy was very underweight and struggled to gain weight, and was very weak, but after buying a door bouncer in January after 6 weeks in it about 30 mins per day he was walking. Try a door bouncer as it helps them strengthen their legs and balance. It worked for me. Rather than do the full 30 mins at once break it up during the day to 2 or 3 sessions. Please let me know if this helps.

Kirsty

Cynthia Justine - posted on 05/02/2010

This is natural. My daughter turned 1 on the 14th of april 2010 and she isn't walking either, she is crawling everywhere is and is standing up to everything when i try to encourage her to walk she goes sit on her bum... he will start walking when the time is right and he fell confident enough to let go. just be patient and enjoy your little one.

Jerri - posted on 05/02/2010

Hi girl, I'm Jerri and i have My daughter turned 1 on the 14th of April and She isn't walking yet either,and her doctor told me it was a good thing bc it helps her build her upper body strength the longer they crawl the better i hear. So no worries,i'm sure they will do it when they are ready,but to them crawling get's them there faster.

Blanca - posted on 05/02/2010

My younger daughter turned 1 on the 10th and she has been walking (quite wobbly) for a while. My other daughter though did not walk until she was 17 months and now at 5 she is incredibly athletic and coordinated, more than any of her peers. Everybody is different and walking early or late is no sign of anything.

Eb - posted on 05/01/2010

My boy turned 1 on 24th he has only taken maybe 5 steps, I am not concerned and I dont think you should be either...boys tend to take a little longer to do things. As long as he is still developing in other ways for his age, it is not nessacery to focus on walking.

Rach - posted on 05/01/2010

my daughter was one on the 10th April, and she only started crawling at 11 months, she's pulling herself up on things like the lounge and the side of her cot but no walking yet, she wants to though you can see her try. She was 4 weeks early, and she is actually quite a smart baby. She understands alot of things and she will talk to me, as if i'm understanding what she's saying, she has full conversations with me n baby talk. and when she wakes up you hear her on the side of her cot yelling out MUUUUUUMMMM!!! I wouldn't be too worried either, i started getting a bit worried after 10 months of not crawling but you could tell she was trying, she's been sitting up since 4 months and scooting around on her bum but there was no crawling what so ever until 11 months. Every baby developes differently. I didn't start walking til i was 16 months, and there is nothing wrong with my motor skills. :)

Crystal - posted on 05/01/2010

hi im a mom of a primee myself remember he has an actual age and an ajusted age so he may have terned a year but there r going to be things he is behind in i wouldent worry untill his ajusted age passed but u should reay adress your consernes with your docter if he hasent told you about the ajusted age ask him about it but some babys take longer to start walking some dont walk untill thay r 15 moz is your baby pulling himself up on things and holding on to things while he walks if so dont worry it will hapen if not discuse this w your doctor

Susan - posted on 05/01/2010

Hi I'm Susan, my little Brianna just turned 1 on the 29th and she will walk if I'm holding her hands but as soon as I let go she goes right down to her knees. She is the youngest of 3 girls and they were all waking by their first birthday. I don't worry to much about it right now I know she'll walk when she's ready and builds up the courage to.

Laura - posted on 05/01/2010

No need to worry. My daughter turned 1 on the 4th of April (she was 3 1/2 weeks early) and has only taken a few wobbly steps in this last week. A friend of mine's daughter didn't walk till 15 months. I'm sure your son will walk when he's good and ready.

Linda - posted on 05/01/2010

My little girl was one on the 11th April, she isn't walking unaided yet or cruising around the furniture. She walks well holding on to two fingers but when I tried just holding one hand she really panicked and couldn't do it. She is no where near stable enough on her feet to walk yet so I just have to be patient and wait until she's ready. I do find it a little frustrating as everyone in my family walked at 10/11 months so presumed she'd be the same but hubby didn't walk until 18mths so guess she's taking after him. She will do it when she's ready and I appreciate her other skills like talking and singing nursery rhymes while doing the actions!

MAGE - posted on 04/30/2010

Hi im Mage my baby girl Briana turned 1 on the 26 and she is not walking yet she stans on her own but to scard to give the frist step. im not worry i know everyone is diff and u shouldnt worry ether ur lit one will do in when ready.

Amber - posted on 04/30/2010

My daughter turned 1 on the 22nd and she was taking steps here and there for months until a week before her 1st birthday! Now she walks all the time and all over the place getting into EVERYTHING!! Don't stress to much. Our friends are having problems too. Their baby is 15 months and still doesn't crawl or walk. The doctor told them that every baby is different and not 2 worry until 18 months. Hope this helps!

Rachael - posted on 04/30/2010

Hi my name is rachael.There is honestly nothing to worry about :). I have a 2yr old little boy and i also have a 1yr old little boy who was born on the 15th april 2009.Kyel(my 1yr old) isn't walking yet but my 2yr old was walking at 11months old.Every baby is different darl :). Enjoy it while they ain't walking.Good luck and He is such a little cutie

Jessica - posted on 04/30/2010

No worries, my daughter was on time and doesn't walk yet. She just turned one on the fifteenth, even though I started walking around 9 months. I think she just figures that there are other ways she can get around, lol. She'll cruise on furniture and take a few steps if we hold both her hands, but that's it.

Also, since he was six weeks early, he will seem to develop slower than others his age. When a baby is born notably early, more than a week or two, usually, then they take about that much longer for things to happen developmentally. ^.^

Cari - posted on 04/29/2010

My daughter turned 1 on the 28th and isn't walking either she was 4 weeks early, my mom says I was 13 months old before I started walking so I am not worried .

Natalie - posted on 04/29/2010

Don't stress!!
The average age for a baby to start walking is 14 months, but every baby is different and will develop at their own pace.
As you've noticed from the other mother's comments, most of their babies aren't walking yet either.

My son was born on the 22nd of April and he started walking at 11 months, talking at 8 months.
Some babies just start early. All you can do is encourage him, but don't worry about it. He will walk when he is ready :)

Crystal - posted on 04/29/2010

All babies develop differently. When it comes to walking it's hereditary. If you or your spouse was a late walker your child will be too. My friend's children didn't start til almost 18 months. My husband and I both started walking at 11 months so our son ended up walking at 11 months.

Ivy - posted on 04/29/2010

It is normal for kids to wait until as long as 18M so that would be 6weeks from his due date. Just because the average kid walks around one does not mean he is not normal because he is not walking.

My daughter started walking a week before she turned 9months but her little friend who is one month exactly younger than her still is not walking and he turns one on saturday. It is different for every kid.