my daughter is 15 months old but she still aint walkin any advise?

Pamela - posted on 12/28/2009

i know im late responding but my neighbor told me to use a hoola hoop to teach them to walk let them hold it in front of them n u hold the back they will learn believe it works hope this will help someone

Angie - posted on 11/12/2009

Hi Emily,



I have 4 children, my 3 oldest were all walking byt their first b'day but my youngest didn't walk till she was 18months. At the time i was very concerned, because i kept comparing her to my other children which i know is wrong. I spoke to my health visitor who advised she have her hips checked if she wasn't walking un-aided by 18months. Well coindidence or not she was on her feet a week before her appointment. I'm sure your little one will walk whenever she's ready. Maybe its a confidence thing, she likes the comfort of having something to hang onto, thats what it was with my daughter.

Becca - posted on 11/12/2009

I would talk to the pediatrician and demand x-rays just in case theres some congenital hip dysplasia going on. I was 18 months and crawling when my mom just knew there was something wrong. All of the rest of the family told her to just relax, even the pediatrician. She went back to my pedi and demanded x-rays.

It turned out that I had congenital hip dysplasia and required minor surgery to set my hip back into the socket. It's a good thing she demanded the x-rays! She was right on! It's better to be safe than sorry.

I had the surgery, had to wear a body cast for a while to make sure my hips stayed in place, learned how to walk with silly looking braces (looked like crab legs when I walked) but I didn't care. I was able to tumble and walk, and around 5 the braces were gone. I didn't even have to wear them at school. I can't even remember wearing them that long!

Most likely it's nothing serious, but I would really go and get the x-rays just to be sure. I wouldn't want your child to go on like I did and have to go through so much!

There's also early intervention which my daughter went through. She was a premie. Her gross motor was really slow.... crawling by 13 months and walking by 19 months. Now she is the fastest runner in her class. It's amazing how things change! It's that little push sometimes that gets them going. We're so lucky to have those services out there... check it out!

I hope I have been helpful to you. Take care and good luck.

Bev - posted on 11/11/2009

My son didn't walk until he was 14 months. The most important thing is to make sure you give your child opportunity to walk. She will let go and walk on her own when she builds enough confindence. My husband and I made a game where we held our son and let go about 5 feet away from each other. When he took his little steps, we clapped and cheered for him. That was all the confidence he needed. Now he's RUNNING everywhere. However, he doesn't say much. I think kids definitely do things when THEY are ready. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions that anything is wrong, but if you are concerned in the slightest, definitely talk to your pediatrician.

Tasha - posted on 11/11/2009

Most pediatricians are going to tell you to give it more time. It is normal for some children to not walk until they are almost 2. The window for development when it comes to walking is actually 10 to 18 months... so until then I wouldnt really push the issue. if your child is not walking by around 18 months I would talk to her dr.

Rosalie - posted on 11/11/2009

Neither of my girls walked until around 18 months. Crawling helps promote brain development, and dyslexia has been connected to early walkers who didn't experience enough crawling.

Be patient and glad your baby is taking it 'slowly but surely', there is no rush.

Paula - posted on 11/11/2009

my daughter wasn't walking at a year, but she also scooted on her but instead of crawled & wasn't pulling herself up to stand either. I took her for a free evaluation with Early Intervention. Turns out she had "low muscle tone" and need physical therapy. It's free through the state, regardless of income or insurance coverage. 6 months later she was completely caught up. Don't "keep waiting to see". Do what is best for your child and get evaluated.

Nancy - posted on 11/11/2009

My son was closer to 16 months old before walking on his own. Typically a doctor is not concerned until much older than 15 months. If your daughter is able to get to what she wants without walking she is doing fine and will catch on soon.

Erna - posted on 11/11/2009

maybe you just ahve to let her move around by herself without helping her that way she learn and just you know put cushions to the place that she might hurt when she fall because that how i did to my son. dont worry just give her time.

Toni - posted on 11/11/2009

Physical therapy and walk behind her while holding her hands not in front.

Connie - posted on 11/11/2009

As a daycare provider I have had MANY children learn to walk in my care. I currently have an 8 month old girl nearly there, and a boy 14 months who is terrified to to even stand alone. Each child is totally different. Work on her core muscles through play, walk with her, let her know that you expect for her to stand when you want her to, such as when pulling up her pants, and look for that key thing that she's willing to walk for. They crawl to get to things, they stand to reach things, and they walk to get somewhere for some reason. My last walker would only walk to the other children. He wouldn't walk on a finger, wouldn't walk around, etc. But when I faced him to the other kids he wouldn't hesitate and would take off after them. The 14 mo boy will walk if you hold the TV remote up and out of his reach. Babies do things for a reason. Right now she is falling because either she or others think it's funny. When she falls down, ignore it. When she stands up or walks, make a big deal out of it. She'll do it eventually. If she's at least standing and cruising around the couch and stuff to get to things, then there's no issue.

Peggy - posted on 11/11/2009

My oldest walked at 9 months, my 2nd was about 18 months. She didn't have to do anything because the older one did it for her. We were playing a game in the front grass one day, she got up and joined in running, turning around, zigging and zagging. She just needed a reason I guess. She also started talking in full sentences at about the same age. With the older one doing everything for her..until then she had no need to walk of talk. Now she is on the go all the time,and will not quit talking. LOL

Jessica - posted on 11/11/2009

talk to your doctor... did your daughter crawl let or roll over late? if so this could be a sign of something, my son had some delays on his gross motor skills and after talking with the doctor and running test they found out that he has a mild case of cerebral palsy and wheres a brace on his foot to help him walk and go to physical therapy. never be afraid to talk to your doctor about concerns like that. it could be something or could be her being stubborn.

Jhena - posted on 11/11/2009

Have you talked to her doctor? they got my daighter into Pt the lady would come to the house and ut helped her!

Tara - posted on 11/11/2009

Give her sometime she will grow and be independant before ya know it. Enjoy her while she is not walking.

Brittany - posted on 11/11/2009

you should try buying her these shoes called Stride Rights....they have the perfect support for babies learning to walk.... I bought these shoes for my son when he was 10 months and he walked within a week.... these shoes have been around for a long time.. I wore them when I was little myself... I hope this helps!

Laurie - posted on 11/11/2009

I was almost 18 months old when I walked. Unless you can see that physically your child is having issues with limbs or something else, I wouldn't worry about it. She'll do it when she feels like it and when her body is ready. Pushing a child to walk is not a good idea...she'll only resist it and it will probably slow her down in the long run.

Angela - posted on 11/11/2009

My daughter did not walk until she was 22 months old. Just give her time and she will get it. Sometimes they just realize they can crawl faster and so they don't even try. I too worried and she finally did it.

Amber - posted on 11/11/2009

My doctor told me around 15 months ! my son is almost 13 months and will walk if someone is helping him.. he dont have his balance enough yet to do it on his own!!

Crystal - posted on 11/11/2009

Walking toys woork best don't know if you ahve tried the or not not a baby walker but push along toys also if you hold your childs hands when leaving one room to goto another and have him/her walk with you *do not carry* when child wants treat stand child up in middle of floor and slowly walk away holding the treat saying come get it.. i know it sounds mean but hey mine walked at 8 and 9 months...... also stand child up and give him/her a stuff animal and sometimes they thing that is there suport and they will walk.. hope i was helpful

Jenny - posted on 11/11/2009

My daughter was about 15 months when she started walking on her own. She just had no interest in it until then. One day she just took off. So long as she is meeting all the milestones, she can support her own weight and will walk with help I don't think you have too much to worry about. Sounds like she just has too much fun with the falling down part to be bothered trying too hard to say standing:)

Dawn - posted on 11/11/2009

Have you talked to her doctor? I wouldn't help her anymore. She needs to do it on her own.