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17 month old not walking or talking

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Mizg · 13/07/2025 17:30

Hi everyone
My 17 month old is not walking independently, he is walking holding furniture, his walker etc. He can crawl incredibly fast can climb stairs. Just won't walk independently.

He babbles (baby talk) says dada, not mama. In general his a very happy smily baby likes to explore. Loves to suck his thumb. Just little worried as kids younger then him are walking talking. I get asked alot why is he not walking or talking yet

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Candlefright · 13/07/2025 17:34

Give him something to hold in both hands when stood upright. He may take a few steps .

Ryeman · 13/07/2025 17:32

I don’t think it’s really late for either, definitely not for talking.