i feel my son might be behind in milestone?

Portie - posted on 05/20/2010

my baby was on the 1st of september he is nw crawling big time but ma frend has a baby as wel born the same dae the baby cant sit prpoerly ...i think its matter of time juss take it easy before you know it your baby wil be all over da place

JAYSHREE - posted on 05/20/2010

hi,my son was born on 03-09-09 and been sitting up for about two weeks by himself but isnt crawling, i was worried as well but every child is different! Don't get worried it will happen!, i was like you but got talking to some friends i feel better knowing the fact it will happen one day!

Ginger - posted on 05/19/2010

every child develops at their own pace... most importantly encourage him to be independent and make these decisions himself. Offer support to assist him to do these things on his own... this is the best advice that I can give! Seems as if you are doing a great job! Keep it up ,you know some of these things just seem to happen over night! If you still feel concern, you should have the pediatrician check out his ears- he might have fluid in them that could cause him to be off balance? Good Luck!

Deena - posted on 05/18/2010

He sounds like he's right where he should be! You will be surprised at what he will start doing when he's ready!

Arzetta - posted on 05/18/2010

My son was born 09/07/2009...he started babbling at two months, and could staqnd against the back of the couch at 3 months...he started trying to crawl at 5 months and i must say that he did take some falls back while learning to sit up. i was concerned at first about the falls but soon grew out of this. I had to make myself realize that it was a part of learning. I would put a pillow behind him but he was scooting an crawling so the pillow did no good. By 6 months 2.5 weeks, he was crawling. he is can now pull himself up on anything, walk along the wall, table, couch or anything that he can get on. he is starting to stand unassisted now...it is all just a part of the child. every child is different and will move at theri own pace....

Amber - posted on 05/18/2010

My daughter was born September 7th and she isn't crawling or wanting to crawl. She just rolls everywhere. She is very happy with her mode of transportation so I don't worry too much. Our pediatrician says if she isn't showing signs of crawling or walking by 13 months that is when they reevaluate and see if she is delayed. Don't worry. He is fine. :)

Mandie - posted on 05/18/2010

My son was born 9/28/09 and he has just recently gotten the hang of sitting up without falling over. Now that he can do it, he does it really well and we don't have too many problems with him falling over. As for the crawling I am experiencing the same thing! He just wont crawl. He gets on his tummy and either pushes up on his arms or his knees but he won't do both at the same time. My MIL informed me that my husband didn't crawl he just went straight to walking and my sister tells me my oldest niece did the same thing (skipped crawling and went to walking). I think it is different for every baby but I am sure hes fine :)!

Amy - posted on 05/18/2010

totally normal!! my children are fast on these milestones, but both of my sisters children were months behind my kiddos. but everyone ended up hitting each milestone just at their own pace. My oldest niece skipped cralwing all together, rolled till she was a yr then decided to just stand up and walk..

Jennifer - posted on 05/18/2010

i was worried about the whole milestone thing too thinking my little girl was falling behind but then i just let her be her and didn't force things or worry too much about them and now (her birthday is 9-17-09) shes crawling fast, bouncing, pulling herself up and "cruising" she walks if we hold her hands and can stand alone for about 5 seconds and take about 2 steps on her own, has four teeth and one about to come in, and "talking" up a storm and loud too. i think the main thing is just tummy time and let him bounce on your lap when you hold him if he wants to and just let him be him he'll get there when hes ready.

Jennifer - posted on 05/18/2010

Your little ones sound perfect! My DD was born 9-15-09 and is doing a little of everything mentioned:) With my first DD, 3 1/2 now, I would brag and brag about my daughter does this, now she does that...but once the second little one comes, I am more than happy to have her be stationary a little longer:) But just because our little ones don't crawl or walk as soon as others may, it certainly does not mean other milestones will not be reached earlier than others! I am trying to enjoy the last few days before the crawling begins...it will happen just like that!!!

Jessica - posted on 05/18/2010

no two babies are the same. your son will do it in his time! don't worry....your baby is perfect!!!

Yolandie - posted on 05/17/2010

Hi. My son was born 16/09/09 and he does exactelly the same. He still falls when he sits and is very lazy. My daughter was much faster than him. I've asked the dr about this and he told me not to worry as boys are much slower (lazyer) than girls. Don't worry too much about it, all kids change and do things when they are ready. Good luck!

Michelle - posted on 05/17/2010

Its completely normal! We as mom's worry about everything so I completely understand, but also take into consideration that we all learned these things at diffrent ages. The point being that we all learned them. So what if he doesnt do it by 7-8 months as long as he does it by a year, he's good!

Sierra - posted on 05/17/2010

Every baby is different, some are super smart but not super active & vice versa. Give him another month or two :)

Debbie - posted on 05/17/2010

My son was born almost 3 weeks early 9-13-09, he's been wanting to go since he was born though...he starting crawling right after 6 months and then started sitting up, and around 7 months he started pulling himself up on things and walking along the furniture, he's 8 months now and can stand by himself for about 10 seconds. Every child is different though so you really can't compare. My 1st son didn't start crawling until 8 months, they are all different. I'm sure he is fine but if you are really worried about it talk to his doctor just to be sure. He says dada but still hasn't said mama yet, he has his bottom 2 teeth coming in.

Cinys - posted on 05/17/2010

My baby girl was born on 09/06/09 and she has her two bottom teeth out, her two top are pushing through. She can sit up if I have cushions behind her, she can sit on her own for about a minute. she cant walk, nor stand. her legs are strong tho, on her jolly jumper she goes bananas!

It seems that she much prefers being on her back and sticking her foot in her mouth. she literally flings herself backwards. just flings!

She is saying mama now and that makes me happy :)
im not to worried yet. I just call her a lazy bum and play with her. :)

Amanda - posted on 05/17/2010

My son was born on 9/5/09. He was 2 1/2 weeks early, he has been crawling since he was 6 months and he already trying to walk. However, my nephew is almost a yr old and just started mastering crawling. Every child is different and will do things at their own pace. Thats my opinion anyway. Besides how can one say that there is a certain time in a babies life where things are going to happen and if they dont they are behind in their growth/ achievements. No one kid is the same as another. My son also has 3 teeth on the bottom and 2 on the top. He is growing up way too fast.

Andrea - posted on 05/16/2010

My daughter does the exact same thing and my daughter was born 09/26/09. She can also situp but not for long, and she will eventually fall over. She, too, rolls on her tummy but doesn't stay there for long. Her doctor has said this is "normal" for her age, and that I shouldn't be concerned that she hasn't started crawling yet. He said some babies skip the whole crawling stage, all together and that crawling is not something they consider a "concern" if a baby doesn't crawl. So, I'm not worried about whether she crawls or not. Sitting and falling at the age is normal according to him. I wouldn't worry...your son will crawl when he's ready.

Kate - posted on 05/16/2010

Hi, Kourtney!

First of all, I absolutely understand your concerns. My opinion is this: You can't compare your sweet little one to anyone else's sweet little one. Your son will do things in his own time, and all you can do is try to help him learn how to do things in the best way you can. My little girl was born 9/30/09, and she isnt' sitting up by herself for long periods of time yet, either. Some people insist on comparing her to other babies born around the same time. I don't want her to already start feeling the pressure that she has to live up to other people's standards. She is her own person, as is your son, and I say that our babies are going to progress at the rate God wants them to. I just try to relax, do the best I can to teach my baby girl, and let God take care of the rest. All the best to you!

Sylvia - posted on 05/16/2010

walking at 6 months then that child needs to be called the first "genius"! i have 3 and I have never heard of nothing like that. what age did the child sit up?

Daisy - posted on 05/16/2010

My son is 8 months and no teeth yet. Teething hard at times but no teeth...but i'm not worried either at that..

Kellie - posted on 05/16/2010

my son was born 25/9/2009 and he can sit unassisted for a few seconds but then falls over...he tries to stand but his knees buckle..but NO CRAWLING, no teeth!! Dont worry, the community nurse here in Australia told me they dont expect babies to sit unassisted until 9 months..
and they have until 15months to walk...dont worry they will do it in their own time,,,,

Shareese - posted on 05/15/2010

My son hasn't mastered sitting up on his own or crawling and I'm not worried about it and honestly....I haven't been encouraging too much mobility....lmao...but honestly I know the smartest person ever who as a baby didn't walk until they were 1.5 yrs old, so, we're okay

Fanchon - posted on 05/15/2010

my daughter was born 9/10/09 and I was getting concerned too bc she wasn't sitting up or crawliong either. I called the pediatrician and she was concerned too and said that ECI ( early childhood intervention) should come out and work with her. That was Thursday and today is Saturday and she's sitting up! all babies go on their own pace. I feel your concern so maybe this will reassure you.

Daisy - posted on 05/15/2010

Actually, my son was born September 14th and he is now moving himself anyway he can and is wanting to stand up on his own holding on to things so i'm sure he'll be crawling soon but i do know that boys do develop later than girls. My daughter was crawling by 8 months. As for daycare, i can honestly and by experience say that my daughter is now 4 years old and will be starting VPK in August and has never attended daycare, yet you can seriously have a conversation with her as she talks and talks and talks (a little too much), writes the letters of the alphabet and has been advanced for her age. What i am trying to say is that i don't necessarily go by the daycare thing because i have seen toddlers that don't say a word and have been going to daycare since they were practically born.

I believe every child is their own world and they advance at their pace, i always think "well i have yet to see an adult not being potty trained or standing on his/her own lol"...

DeAnne - posted on 05/15/2010

My dauther was born on 09-10-09 and she is in the exact same place your son is. I have a friend with an infant 3 weeks older than ours and he pulls himself up, crawls, and even makes some sounds of the alphabet. I believe he is advanced because he is nin day care and has to fend for himself more. Whereas, my daughter is spoiled rotten and always recieved instant gradifaction from me or another family member. I say give it time, it is a natural process, some babies learn faster because they have to.

Kerri - posted on 05/15/2010

he is fine! my son (same birthday) still falls over sometimes while sitting up. i can't leave him unattended. when i hold him in a standing position, he bounces around and often looks at his feet. boys are usually behind in girls developmentally.. i don't know if you're comparing him to someone in particular, but i wouldn't worry!

Becca - posted on 05/15/2010

don;t worry about no teeth my 2nd didn't get her 1st til almost her 1st birthday the dentist said she was teething and there were over 4 coming in at same time but she was almost a year old before i saw teeth

Daisy - posted on 05/15/2010

This is very normal, i wouldn't worry..My son is 8 months old and he sits up on his own very well and has started crawling his own way but not fully, let's just say he moves around the room somehow lol...what we do is we stand him up holding on to the table etc...but he just bounces up and down...my daughter was crawling at 8 months fully so each child is different..i wouldn't worry

Jennifer - posted on 05/15/2010

My son was born 9/4/09 and he has only just started to crawl but he is making vast improvement very quickly. It took about two weeks of barely getting around to where its hard to keep up with him. Just keep in mind that those milestone guidelines are a general age, and by no means should your son be doing something by a certain date. He could also be one of the many that skips crawling altogether and goes straight to walking. So dont worry. If you still are worried talk it over with his pediatrician.

Samantha - posted on 05/14/2010

mine is exactly the same and was born a week later than yours. dont worry. my friends son was over a year before he sat up and was nearly 2 before he walked! there was nothing physically wrong with him. dr said he was just a quiet (think she actually meant lazy) baby!

Shelli - posted on 05/14/2010

I'm just like you I guess. I've been worrying about my daughter Ayva's milestones! She was born 9/17/09 and rolls everywhere, and scoots, but can't quite crawl yet. She gets up on her knees but can't seem to get it all together. Reading the rest of the reply's on here, has made me a little less worried tho. I'm thinking if so many other mom's are doing the same thing, then maybe the babies just aren't ready yet.....

Judy - posted on 05/14/2010

my son was born 09-09-09 too and he is the same way

Elayne - posted on 05/13/2010

He sounds exactly like my daughter of the same age and our doctor told us that she is actually fairly advanced in many ways. So, unless he has areas that he is WAY behind on I wouldn't worry.

Ally - posted on 05/13/2010

My daughter was born 9-12-09 and she sits on her own but no crawling or standing. She also is really into clapping her feet together and chewing on them. Don't worry I am sure they will both be crawling soon!!!!!!

Tracey - posted on 05/13/2010

All Babies are different there is no set timetable.....My daughter who is 4 now, didnt roll over til she was 8months old and didnt crawl til she was 11 months, walked at 16 months and was talking in sentences and knew most of her shapes and colours by the time she was 2!!

My Son who is 2 in July, didnt crawl at all and walked at 9 months!! However he isnt talking much only has the basics mama, dada, baba, and Hiya!!

My Daughter Who was Born 23-9-09 Sits up but tends the throw herself backwards lots!! She likes rolling round the floor and does try to crawl but goes backwards lol.....She also says Hiya, baba and waves bye bye!

All babies are different, some are slower then others some are super quick!! Dont stress yourself out worrying just enjoy him :)
x

Brandi - posted on 05/13/2010

was your son born a premie cause i have read alot that they will be behind if they were born premie my twins were born at 36 weeks and they are way behind normal babies

Rebekah - posted on 05/13/2010

My daughter was born 9/12/09... she is EXACTLY the same way. I am an aunt of 10 kids and each one was VERY different in these milestones. Do not worry AT ALL. There is a wide range of "normal." One of my nieces didn't walk, AT ALL, until 19 months of age, and now she is almost three, completely normal, running around and just got potty trained. So seriously, don't worry. My daughter is seriously exactly the same. Can sit up but then falls, can't crawl, doesn't pull herself up, but she is obviously a very healthy normal child. Every child does things at a different pace. PROMISE! :)

Beverly - posted on 05/13/2010

My son was born the day before your son and is exactly the same as yours. I think it is a little early for a baby at this age to be pulling themselves up on things. My son tries to crawl, he gets up on all fours and bobs back and for but mostly rolls every place. My first son who is now 2 1/2 was the same way. My 8 month old can also sit for a very short period of time then falls over. He is more interested in his hands, feet and toys. I think your son is perfectly normal and you need not to worry. FYI my 2 1/2 year old didn't walk until he was over 12 months. All kids develop at a different rate and girls seem to develop quicker. However, I think your son is developing right on track. :)

Jae - posted on 05/13/2010

Hi Kourtney!
Im Jae, and my daughter Lauren was born on the same date as your son, and she is probably at the same stages as your son is, but I know that all children grow differently and excel in different areas, don't worry about being behind, just enjoy him learning. Everything takes time. Lauren doesn't stand on her own either but she tries to grab things too, she also is amazed with her toes and fingers.

Azucena Isabel - posted on 05/13/2010

My daughter sits she still doesn't crawl, doctor said she's ok but keep stimulating her, babies are different and trust me when he starts crawling you are going to have more work :)

Kendra - posted on 05/13/2010

My daughter was born 9/24/09 and she is just now starting to sit up but she is still very wobbly at it and still falls over. She doesn't crawl yet either but she scoots & rolls everywhere. She is behind my oldest daughter. My oldest daughter was sitting up around 5-6 months and started to crawl around 7-8 months and walked at 10 months. I have realized that both of my girls are VERY different and I don't think it's anything to worry about.

Ashley - posted on 05/13/2010

My son was born 9/16 and he just loves to sit and sit. So, I have been challenging him more. I put his toys further away. I leave him on tummy time for a minute even after he starts crying. Yesterday he crawled backwards for the first time! My sister had 7 kids and she said that some of her kids were slower learners and so she would find something they especially loved and kind of "bribe" them with it. As long as you do it lovingly and not out of spite it can be a great tool. It worked for my first child (a bubble blower outside in the grass). I am trying to find something my son loves to get him motivated too :) But, I am not losing any sleep over it either - they really do develop at different paces. My son is very good with his hands and he puts a lot more effort into clapping and getting that spoon to his mouth than moving around the living room. Just encourage your baby and try to let go of any "he should be's" cause as parents I think that is one of the hardest lessons to learn.

Cheryl - posted on 05/12/2010

Well, if you think your son is behind, mine is worse. He was born 9/28/09, rolls over when I'm not looking, has no interest in standing (or solid foods for that matter) can hold his head well enough to sit, but still slouches his back most of the time as I hold him up. The pediatrician is more worried then I am, because I see other things in him that are unusual for his age, like his intense interest in eveything around him. He is very studious, and so spends a lot of time watching the world around him, rather then try and move around. He's content to let things happen at his own pace, and that's the important thing, to let things happen at their pace. He'll know when he's ready. Continue to work with him, encourage him, but I wouldn't push him. I would treasure every unstable, unbalanced, stationaty day he has, because before you know it, they'll be gone. Just enjoy.

Christine - posted on 05/12/2010

It seems as though my son, born 9/11/09, started sitting by himself overnight! He hasn't started crawling as of yet, he'll kinda scoot backwards but that's about it. We have a 'Baby Einstein' Jumperoo that he absolutely loves, and jumps like crazy in! I feel like it's helped his legs grow stronger, and he wants too stand all of the time! My mother thinks he's behind in his milestones, but really no child is behind because they do all of the milestones when they are ready to! I'd just keep working with him, and if you get really concerned talk with your pediatrician. My son's doctor gave me a number of a local service through our Children's Hospital that will come to your house and show you different ways to help your child develop. I didn't use it, but she gave it to me just to calm my nerves! =)

Jane - posted on 05/12/2010

My daughter is only 3 days older then your son and only sits up alone sometimes i can get her to stand but not for too long i sopke to a nursery nurse who told me not to worry as she will do it when she is ready and most of my husbands family did the same as my daughter and just got up and walked.

Allison - posted on 05/12/2010

my advice is don't worry. Throw what ever book away that you've been referring to and just have fun. Your little guy will reach his milestones in his own time. The only thing you should get worried about is if he's falling back. . . meaning he has done stuff regularly, like ohh my son was sitting up and babbling and now he doesn't anymore. Then and only then should you worry. I'm not talking one time either. . . just enjoy your little one being little, believe me it's over before you know it.

Kiri - posted on 05/11/2010

my daughter was born on the 13th september last year and she is exactly the same, my cousins baby is a month younger than her and crawling already. im not that worried i think all babies have their own pace and its best to not worry, unless it carries on for too long

Samantha - posted on 05/11/2010

my little boy born 08/09/09 is the same. he wont even roll over. he did it 3 times, he isnt interested anymore. he sits on his own but looses balance. i think they will just getn it on there own. health visitors say, if there is still no sign of walking by the time there 18 moths get medical advice. i would'nt worry too much.

Krista - posted on 05/11/2010

My Aili was born the same day! What a great day! She is doing the same thing as your son. She can sit by herself but isn't crawling yet. She'll stand holding my fingers for a minute but it's a pretty wobbly baby dance. It's all part of the learning. I wouldn't worry yet :)