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Hashem_Yaazor
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 Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:26 pm
For kids who aren't delayed, we give opportunities for them to crawl but don't physically need to teach them. There's still be a toy a little out of their reach and they'll figure out on their own to get it.
Same for walking. We give opportunities for them (pulled up to stand, have something enticing a step away) and we can wait for them to figure it out. We can provide things for them to push to get the motion as well (whether it's a push toy or a laundry basket or a chair really doesn't matter). But they'll get there. If they seem frustrated, we can help by showing then the motions but if not, a non delayed baby will figure it out just like every other milestone until now.
My kids walked between 10 and 17 months. I did nothing differently for any of them. It was all in the realm of normal. My baby is 9 months and has been "walking" for a month or 2. But he can't stand unassisted yet... Just pushes things or cruises. It's all fine. Just give them opportunities and they'll get there on their timeline. So my baby got the motion first and OP's got the stability first and they're both normal. There's no race.
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imaima
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Fri, Jan 27 2023, 6:34 am
| amother OP wrote: | | 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 ? |
Have her walk with a wagon or a doll stroller or just push a chair and walk with it
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SG18
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Fri, Jan 27 2023, 7:32 am
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My daughter loved holding our hands and walking, for months before she walked on her own.
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amother
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Fri, Jan 27 2023, 8:37 am
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OP, does she cruise sideways (like hold on to the couch and move herself along it sideways)? When my dd was little and needed intensive PT (she has a genetic disorder and had a motor delay, so we spent lots of time on every little developmental stage, she finally walked at 2), the PT told us that after standing, cruising sideways is the next developmental step and we should work on that before working on taking steps forward. So have her stand next to the couch or coffee table or something else low down while she is holding on to it and place a favorite toy just a bit sideways out of her reach (like a step or two, make it reachable at first). You can also help her along by showing her how to move her feet sideways if you want (practice to both sides. But if she resists, don't force it). Apparently learning this is an important developmental stage, helps development balance and motion while upright. So focus on sideways cruising first and once she is confidently moving sideways, then you can start introducing ways to help her move forwards (don't skip to this first).
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mizle10
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Fri, Jan 27 2023, 10:13 am
| amother Oleander wrote: | | It is fine but it’s getting towards the later side of average. |
Huh?
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