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amother
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Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:10 pm
I have a fourteen month old who’s very strong at standing on her feet but won’t take steps. How do I get her to try taking steps? I sit in front of her and try to get her to come to mommy but that doesn’t seem to work. I think she’s a bit afraid to pick up her feet. Any advice ?
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amother
Whitesmoke


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:12 pm
Hold her hands and walk with her. Or give her something to push.
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amother
Birch


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:16 pm
14 months is still young. Really no need to push her to walk at this point
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amother
Seafoam


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:16 pm
Just wait. She will walk when she's ready. Really. Don't push her.
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amother
Honey


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:18 pm
I hold something they like in my hand and when they try to grab it I give a tiny step back and sometimes they don't realize and they take a step or two
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amother
Honey


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:21 pm
Really it's healthier for them to crawl but it's too cute when these tiny little things start walking
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giftedmom




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:21 pm
Give her time. This is a stage. No need to teach. She will do it on her own when she’s ready.
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amother
Oleander


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:22 pm
Give her a rolling toy to push.
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amother
Pearl


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 3:28 pm
14 is Young. Relax and be patient. By 16/17 months they should be professional
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amother
Amber


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 4:02 pm
If shes not walking when you ask her to come to you then she is not ready but you can do exercises to speed it up

-put a toy on the chair just barely a step away from the couch and try to get her to turn around to get to the toy and then back to the couch. A good example would be a shape sorter and the shapes on the other surface. when she is comfortable with that, you can slowly move the chair further and further away....
-sit on the floor next to her and have her bend down to the floor to get toys this will stengthen her core
-use something like a weighted doll carriage to have her push around
-does she walk comfortably holding on? Like from one thing to something else nearby or just across the couch? she has to feel comfortable walking holding on everywhere including holding on to just the wall.
-Does she stand in the middle of the room?

Every child is different but in my experience, once she is completely comfortable in all these areas will she feel confidant to leave go and take some steps

Hatzlacha!
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amother
Whitesmoke


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 4:07 pm
When my baby had pt at this age for other reasons, the pt did tricks to get her to walk and moved her feet in a walking motion to show her what to do. There is nothing wrong with helping her along.
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amother
NeonPink


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 4:08 pm
My daughter didn't walk till 21 months
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mushkamothers




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 5:07 pm
There are great instagram accounts that show practical tips you can do. @milestones.and.motherhood is a good one
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amother
Royalblue


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 5:38 pm
You can get her evaluated for PT through EI and get it for free.
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Hashem_Yaazor




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 5:50 pm
amother Royalblue wrote:
You can get her evaluated for PT through EI and get it for free.

At 14 months?! That's well within normal range!
She's gaining confidence at her stability and you can search tips to show her how to move her legs to gain ground but this is totally normal not to be walking yet and she's not delayed at all.
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amother
Glitter


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 7:10 pm
amother Honey wrote:
I hold something they like in my hand and when they try to grab it I give a tiny step back and sometimes they don't realize and they take a step or two

Sorry, that's wrong. Why would you trick a baby like that?
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amother
Amber


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 7:14 pm
amother Royalblue wrote:
You can get her evaluated for PT through EI and get it for free.


She wouldnt be approved if she crawled and shes pulling to stand
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amother
Scarlet


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 7:22 pm
amother Birch wrote:
14 months is still young. Really no need to push her to walk at this point


This. My two oldest kids didn't walk until 18 months. Surprisingly, my 15 month old just started walking Smile I never formally taught any of my kids. They get it eventually
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amother
Oleander


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 7:33 pm
amother Seafoam wrote:
Just wait. She will walk when she's ready. Really. Don't push her.


It’s fine and good to help her learn.
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amother
Celeste


 

Post Thu, Jan 26 2023, 7:57 pm
One of my kids stood in middle of the floor at 14 months and clapped for herself…. For 4 months!!! At 18 months she started walking.
No need to do anything, op.
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