When should I start to worry?

mysweetpeasWil&Wes wrote: I may have already asked this, but Wil is still not walking. He's nearing the 18 month point and it's starting to scare me a bit. I know he can do it, so it's not like he can't walk at all. But he won't ever get up on his own unless it's just to stand or to walk with his little push car. He was a late crawler (11 months), so do you think that's why it's taking awhile to walk? Or do you think I should talk to our ped about it ASAP?

Sorry, I know I'm overly paranoid about this and have posted about a zillion times already.

I have a friend who's daughter didn't walk until maybe 20 months and she takes her to physical therapy. But she had a slight turn out when she did walk and always favored one foot over the other. I haven't noticed any of that on Wil.

PrairieMom replied: I'm sorry, i can't help here. Have you talked to your Ped about it? My neighbor's little one was a late walker to, but I don't remember exactly when she started. I'm sure everything is fine. i think these little ones just like to keep us Mommies on our toes!

ediep replied: I wouldn't call he doc ASAP but I would bring it up at his next well visit. I remember Jason's ped said that late walking isn't a concern until the child is 18 months. Jason was 14 months when he started walking.

For now, just really try to work on it with him and encourage him to try taking some steps.

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Rae, I don't think it is worth a separate trip to the ped, but mention it the next time you're in. I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with Wil. Logan walked late too. He was nearly 15 months before he even tried it. Late with the crawling too. But, hugs to you.

moped replied: I don't think you need to rush in yet either, but do mention it at his next visit, which I think you said was soon. I don't really think there is anything to worry about. He is just a late walker and that is ok too! I can understand your concerns but please don't worry or stress yourself or the baby until you talk ot a professional.

C&K*s Mommie replied: to everything the ladies above said about bringing the subject up at the next well-child visit.

But remember when he is up, he will probably be up & running and keeping you very busy!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Thanks everyone! I'm trying to relax about it since I know that typically things don't happen any faster when you fret over them. I'll bring it up at his next well visit. Hopefully all will be okay.

luvmykids replied: I have a niece who didn't walk or talk hardly at all until right at 18 months. But now she's caught up and gives Macie a run for her money!

MyLuvBugs replied: I think I would be worried too. Although I do agree with the other ladies that you shouldn't rush into the Dr for a special visit, but just bring it up at the next time your in. Have you tried holding his hand and making him walk while holding his hand. That might give him some more confidence to let go of the the crutches like her toys and the table and stuff. Good luck sweetie. Keep us posted.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied:
Wil does walk while holding my hands and he does it fine. He even walks with just one hand. He is also standing all the time and moving around things, so I know he can do it. He's really tall for his age and I wonder if it's just scary for him to be so far off the ground. I don't know, I'm probably just making excuses. I just thought that when most kids finally get up, they stay up because they like it. I don't think he really likes it!

moped replied: Boys are kinda lazy aren't they? LOLLOLOLOL KIDDING!

Well the 2 boys in my house are anyways!

mummy2girls replied: dont panic... Jenna was 22 months when she decided to walk. She would crawl and roll and walk holding on to things but just refused to walk until she was almost 2. as long as he is walkign then he shoudl be ok.. because if there was something really wrong thats preventing him from walking he wouldnt do it holding on to things. jenna waited till she was 11 months as well to crawl. Jenna is now 3 and she is perfectly fine... other than her speech she is fine! But do bring it up with the ped at the next visit just so he knows...

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied:
Thanks Shelly! That does make me feel better!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied:
My mom says the exact same thing all the time Jen! And I'm starting to actually believe her now! You know how guys are, if they don't succeed at something right away, they don't ever want to do it again! I'm only kidding of course! LOL!