Not walking at almost 14 months?

KristenG · December 9th, 2003, 04:27 PM

Olivia is almost 14 months and is still not walking. She doesn't want to even try. My babysitter (who has a big mouth

) keeps yapping at me to have her checked. I personally don't think anything is wrong, she was 5 weeks early, so she might be a smidge behind others.

When did your little ones start walking?

Nichole · December 9th, 2003, 04:33 PM

Kristen, I have no advice for you, but I know what you're going through. Jackson is 13 1/2 months and isn't walking yet either. If I had a dime for every person that asked me, "Is he walking yet?"... well, it would be one crazy Christmas in this house!

Wendy · December 9th, 2003, 04:35 PM

I wouldnt worry about it. My girlfriends little girl didnt walk until a little later either. Poor Caliese was so annoyed by everyone always asking her if she was yet. Enjoy it!! Life Changes once she is up and about!

Kate · December 9th, 2003, 04:36 PM

I wouldn't worry, especially because she was early. Cameron didn't walk until 13 months. I didn't walk until 16 months. She will figure it out. All babies develop at a different pace.

~Kate

benwood · December 9th, 2003, 04:43 PM

I thought the average age for first steps was 13 months? If that's true, then Olivia is doing just fine - especially since she was born a little early.

I think that a baby's personality has a lot to do with walking age. Some people have go-go-go babies that place a high priority on moving. Others are more mellow and content to sit and watch everybody else go by.

KristenG · December 9th, 2003, 04:50 PM

Cool! I was a tiny bit worried since all of my friends kids started walking before a year. You should see the look on people's faces when they ask if she is walking, it's pure disappointment when I answer no! So weird!

Nocona · December 9th, 2003, 05:15 PM

If she was 5 weeks early she would only be 13 months now. I've heard of lots of kids walking closer to 15 months.

I had the same problem in that Matthew didn't crawl until he was almost 11 months. He started walking 3 weeks later, though. I heard all kinds of crap for him not crawling.

Tam · December 9th, 2003, 06:53 PM

Carson was 15 weeks early and didn't walk until he was about 16½ months old. I wouldn't worry too much.

kim · December 9th, 2003, 06:59 PM

tony didn't walk until he was 14 months either. and yes, i freaked out about it daily

TtownAnne · December 9th, 2003, 07:47 PM

Caroline was two days shy of fifteen months before she even took a step - I jokingly called her "jelly knees" because she would NEVER walk holding on to our fingers like so many other toddlers do. But two days after she started walking, she was walking full-time! It's totally nothing to worry about, although I did every single day.

~Anne

Lora · December 9th, 2003, 08:00 PM

Don't be worried. My Christopher didn't take his first step until he was 14 months and didn't really walk well until he was 15 months old. However, Patrick, my 9 month old seems ready to take off walking any day now! I really wish he would wait like his brother did!

Lora

Dawn · December 9th, 2003, 08:59 PM

I just want to echo what everyone else said! Not to worry....

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Originally Posted by Tam

Carson was 15 weeks early and didn't walk until he was about 16½ months old. I wouldn't worry too much.

My Alexia also started walking at 16 1/2 mos. with ONE difference....she wasn't born early. She was actually born 1 wk. late. She did/does have poor muscle tone in her legs and arms which resulted in developmental delays, and she was receiving lots of therapy...which I know helped. If your daughter seems ok and on track with everything else, I really wouldn't worry at all. heck, Alexia didn't even pull to stand until she was 14 mos. old! Even starting to walk on the later side which would be 15-18 mos, is not unheard of at all...and this was told to me by Alexia's therapist.

~Jenn · December 9th, 2003, 10:34 PM

Rory started walking just before Christmas of last year, and I think, even then, she was still a little unsteady (I honestly can't remember!). So, to be fair, I'd say she was about 13.5 months...yes, I worried about it, but that's normal! And so is Olivia! :D

abpmills · December 9th, 2003, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nichole

Kristen, I have no advice for you, but I know what you're going through. Jackson is 13 1/2 months and isn't walking yet either. If I had a dime for every person that asked me, "Is he walking yet?"... well, it would be one crazy Christmas in this house!

DITTO except change Jackson to Hayden

!

Heather · December 10th, 2003, 08:30 AM

It's normal to worry about these things when you always hear about the other babies excelling so quickly. I'm the same way. It's hard not to compare but I think everyone does to some degree. But all kids are different and need to learn things at their own pace.

-Heather

Jeni · December 10th, 2003, 09:41 AM

Jayden didn't take his first step until 14 mths, and now he runs in circles around me, don't worry.

Faye · December 12th, 2003, 01:02 PM

Kristen, it is normal for children to walk at varying times.

I have a friend whose daughter didn't walk until she was in her 16th month. She just didn't want to try it for a long time. Please try not to let it worry you.

My daughter started walking at 10 1/2 months old and my son started right after his first birthday. So they were a little different as far as that goes.

Have you thought about buying a toy that will encourage her to stand up and hold on to it? I had one of those push toys with wheels given to my daughter last year at Christmas and as soon as she could pull herself up to it she was trying to push it around. I think that helped her a lot.

I also think it's very normal to want to compare your child to other children. My daughter is going on 19 months old and still not saying very much and I worry about that now.

Bev · December 14th, 2003, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by benwood

I think that a baby's personality has a lot to do with walking age. Some people have go-go-go babies that place a high priority on moving. Others are more mellow and content to sit and watch everybody else go by.

I believe this whole-heartedly! Mason is a non-stop kid and he was walking at about 10½ months. His cousin didn't even roll over until she was 10½ months. All kids develop at different rates, but it doesn't help to have people nagging you about it. And it is hard not to compare to others. I am sure there are other areas where she excels over other kids her age.

JenM · December 14th, 2003, 01:48 PM

I agree not to worry... it's just too soon. You can adjust for her prematurity until she turns 2 when she should be caught up to her peers. It is normal for children not to walk up until 16 months... That gives you plenty of time. But I think I WOULD try to challenge her more and increase her interest in walking, as someone else suggested. Is she up to date on her other milestones? Does she pull up to stand and cruise furniture? If she does these things, but just lacks the interest and/or confidence to try letting go yet, I would REALLY not worry. As always, if you have any serious concerns you should talk to your doctor.

Helen · December 15th, 2003, 09:57 PM

I'm another one who says not to worry (although secretly I was a little concerned)

Alexandria didn't walk until she was 17 months old so you have a bit of time up your sleeve yet!

December 9th, 2003, 04:27 PM	#1
KristenG Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 119	Not walking at almost 14 months? Olivia is almost 14 months and is still not walking. She doesn't want to even try. My babysitter (who has a big mouth ) keeps yapping at me to have her checked. I personally don't think anything is wrong, she was 5 weeks early, so she might be a smidge behind others. When did your little ones start walking?

December 9th, 2003, 04:33 PM	#2
Nichole srsly? Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 16,344	Kristen, I have no advice for you, but I know what you're going through. Jackson is 13 1/2 months and isn't walking yet either. If I had a dime for every person that asked me, "Is he walking yet?"... well, it would be one crazy Christmas in this house! __________________ "So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other." - President Barack Obama Last edited by Nichole : December 9th, 2003 at 04:37 PM.

December 9th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#10
TtownAnne Slowly getting rid of boxes... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Should I be LTownAnne, or a whole different name? Posts: 16,978	Caroline was two days shy of fifteen months before she even took a step - I jokingly called her "jelly knees" because she would NEVER walk holding on to our fingers like so many other toddlers do. But two days after she started walking, she was walking full-time! It's totally nothing to worry about, although I did every single day. ~Anne __________________ Thanks, Shel! Moving and settlement ordeal ...11.09.09 until Caroline's 8th birthday!

December 9th, 2003, 08:00 PM	#11
Lora I subscribed!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southwest, PA Posts: 1,629	Don't be worried. My Christopher didn't take his first step until he was 14 months and didn't really walk well until he was 15 months old. However, Patrick, my 9 month old seems ready to take off walking any day now! I really wish he would wait like his brother did! Lora __________________ Loving my three sons! Christopher Paul 8/16/01 Patrick Charles 3/13/03 Nathan Edward 11/17/05

December 9th, 2003, 10:34 PM	#13
~Jenn live your life Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Loving it! Posts: 2,034	Rory started walking just before Christmas of last year, and I think, even then, she was still a little unsteady (I honestly can't remember!). So, to be fair, I'd say she was about 13.5 months...yes, I worried about it, but that's normal! And so is Olivia! :D __________________ Life is short... break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

December 9th, 2003, 04:35 PM	#3
Wendy * Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,208	I wouldnt worry about it. My girlfriends little girl didnt walk until a little later either. Poor Caliese was so annoyed by everyone always asking her if she was yet. Enjoy it!! Life Changes once she is up and about!

December 9th, 2003, 04:36 PM	#4
Kate Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,901	I wouldn't worry, especially because she was early. Cameron didn't walk until 13 months. I didn't walk until 16 months. She will figure it out. All babies develop at a different pace. ~Kate

December 9th, 2003, 04:43 PM	#5
benwood Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 52	I thought the average age for first steps was 13 months? If that's true, then Olivia is doing just fine - especially since she was born a little early. I think that a baby's personality has a lot to do with walking age. Some people have go-go-go babies that place a high priority on moving. Others are more mellow and content to sit and watch everybody else go by.

December 9th, 2003, 04:50 PM	#6
KristenG Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 119	Cool! I was a tiny bit worried since all of my friends kids started walking before a year. You should see the look on people's faces when they ask if she is walking, it's pure disappointment when I answer no! So weird!

December 9th, 2003, 05:15 PM	#7
Nocona . Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 13,212	If she was 5 weeks early she would only be 13 months now. I've heard of lots of kids walking closer to 15 months. I had the same problem in that Matthew didn't crawl until he was almost 11 months. He started walking 3 weeks later, though. I heard all kinds of crap for him not crawling.

December 9th, 2003, 06:53 PM	#8
Tam Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Allen, Texas Posts: 236	Carson was 15 weeks early and didn't walk until he was about 16½ months old. I wouldn't worry too much.

December 9th, 2003, 06:59 PM	#9
kim Louise, no matter what happens, I'm glad I came Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: with you Posts: 11,198	tony didn't walk until he was 14 months either. and yes, i freaked out about it daily

December 10th, 2003, 08:30 AM	#15
Heather Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 25	It's normal to worry about these things when you always hear about the other babies excelling so quickly. I'm the same way. It's hard not to compare but I think everyone does to some degree. But all kids are different and need to learn things at their own pace. -Heather

December 10th, 2003, 09:41 AM	#16
Jeni Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: we survived the plane ride here Posts: 15,357	Jayden didn't take his first step until 14 mths, and now he runs in circles around me, don't worry.

December 12th, 2003, 01:02 PM	#17
Faye Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 221	Kristen, it is normal for children to walk at varying times. I have a friend whose daughter didn't walk until she was in her 16th month. She just didn't want to try it for a long time. Please try not to let it worry you. My daughter started walking at 10 1/2 months old and my son started right after his first birthday. So they were a little different as far as that goes. Have you thought about buying a toy that will encourage her to stand up and hold on to it? I had one of those push toys with wheels given to my daughter last year at Christmas and as soon as she could pull herself up to it she was trying to push it around. I think that helped her a lot. I also think it's very normal to want to compare your child to other children. My daughter is going on 19 months old and still not saying very much and I worry about that now.

December 14th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#19
JenM Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: already 3 months old!!! Posts: 1,048	I agree not to worry... it's just too soon. You can adjust for her prematurity until she turns 2 when she should be caught up to her peers. It is normal for children not to walk up until 16 months... That gives you plenty of time. But I think I WOULD try to challenge her more and increase her interest in walking, as someone else suggested. Is she up to date on her other milestones? Does she pull up to stand and cruise furniture? If she does these things, but just lacks the interest and/or confidence to try letting go yet, I would REALLY not worry. As always, if you have any serious concerns you should talk to your doctor.

December 15th, 2003, 09:57 PM	#20
Helen Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 15	I'm another one who says not to worry (although secretly I was a little concerned) Alexandria didn't walk until she was 17 months old so you have a bit of time up your sleeve yet!

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