DS was a late walker. When can I expect him to bounce/jump?

[Beyondreasonabledoubt]

My DS started to walk at nearly 18 months. He's now 20. He has hypermobility but not sure to what extent - but now his walking is sturdy and steady, though a little duck-like still, and he can walk for ages.

But he doesn't really 'bounce' on his feet. Nor does he attempt to jump. A small step can phase him...

Is this usual in the course of learning to walk? Is it worth me taking him to a physio...or anything I can do to aid the process? He already does a lot of soft play, tumble tots, swimming etc, so i feel we're supporting him physically.

Thanks

DS wasn't late to walk (14 months) and doesn't jump yet at 2.7 years. I just don't think he's interested. The HV said that the majority of children learn at around age 2 and suggested I talk to our paediatrician when I next see him. We're not seeing the paed next till DS is 3 so I'll wait till then, as there have been plenty of threads here where children have learnt to jump around 2.5 or even 3.

For what it's worth, DD was a late walker, never crawled, and jumped early. She now runs and jumps everywhere and is attempting to hop (she's 2.4)

Her friend crawled at the 'standard' age, walked early and doesn't jump yet - she doesn't really see the point of it, much like DD never really saw the point of crawling. I think you're right, AngelDog.

Ah, by contrast, DS can hop (I think). :) Some children are just more active than others. DS would rather roll around on the floor pushing vehicles than walk or run.

By the time he's left university he will be able to jump, be dry at night and have a large vocabulary.

Relax :)

Thanks Pooley. Nothing worse than being patronised by someone who then puts a smiley face next to their comment!

i think Pooley was trying to be nice actually

Sorry, but it came across as patronising to me. I don't need to be told to relax.

hope not, went through similar with DD who was a late walker and I found it WAS a stressful time (she is now jumping and running :))

Pooley did sound patronising. If you're worried about a specific issue, the "he'll be doing it by the time he's left home" argument is not only patronising, but pointless. It all sounds ok to me - my DD is around the same age and doesn't jump, but there's no need to talk to the OP as though she's 7. With or without a !!

it is worth seeing a physio just so they can give you exercises you can do at home, although sounds like you are doing all the right things already.

DD was more hypermobile than your DS and didn't walk until she was 2, had to wear supportive boots but didn't need them at all by time she was 3, things will improve a lot in time too.

I know, it wasn't the ideal statement. i also have issues with "they all walk and talk by the time they leave home" argument..actually they won't Am just a great believer in people's intention being important so if someone is trying to help then that's what's important even if they are speaking nonsense :)

But sounds like OP's DS is doing really well and jumping will come sooner rather than later.

Thanks - yes, he does wear very supportive shoes (not prescribed, but just out of caution) and he's definitely getting stronger all the time.

It's probably confidence more than anything. The important thing, I hope, is that he is improving all the time - climbing further, walking further etc.

climbing and walking far already at that age are really good signs.

That's true as well, Fanjo - intention is really important but Mumsnet is essentially a message board, and when all you've got between people are messages (without a broader context of friendships behind the email, i.e I'd be more accepting of silly statements from friends) the intention is irrelevant. i'm only here for constructive responses.

Good point, was just trying to be the dove of peace I suppose

And you do it very well Fanjo

it's because summer has finally reached here, has mellowed me out

hmm.
DC were early walkers (typically 9.5-10 months) and couldn't jump 2 footed until 22-25 months old.
DC4 is 4.5yo & still can't skip properly (he is trying hard).
I don't know about one footed jumping or hopping, probably before 2yo.
Just thinking mine were probably as early as you could expect, so add on at least 12 months for children with mild-moderate mobility problems.

DS also has hypermobility and didn't walk til 2yr 2m. He's just started making small jumps (without holding on to something) at 2yr 6m so 4mths after starting to walk. I actually don't think he'd be jumping unaided yet if it wasn't for the fact that we have a toddler trampoline that he just loves to jump on, it has strengthened his ankles no end.

HTH

P.S. my DS is the same as yours, wears very supportive shoes but they're not prescribed ones.

DD didn't walk until 18 months but jumped earlier than her bruv who walked at 16 months. I seem to remember DS was late jumping compared to peers, most of whom were jumping around 2, I think he was 3 or more.

Just watch him improve and I hope that will reassure you. I remember at 20 months DD was still often wanting a hand outside and didn't play on the beach very well- wasn't stable enough. At the time I think DH mentioned getting her checked out, but I was pretty sure she was fine, and she was, just still on the learning curve re doing these things.

Weelors - out of interest, what brand of shoes does your DS wear?

And what sort of trampoline did you get? Would it be usable for DS at 20 months?

Ta x

Hi, sorry not been on MN all weekend so didn't see your reply. DS has had a few different brands but all have been more like boots than shoes (i.e. with good support in the ankle). So far we've had Babybotte, Froddo, Garvalin and Ricosta and have liked them all. We just tend to get him measured in an independent shoe shop and then buy from Amazon, there are a lot of good European brands on there for cheaper than buying in the shoe shop.

As for the trampoline, ours is just a toddler trampoline from Tesco (with the material skirt round the edges to stop little feet getting between the ropes). Think it cost about £35. We got it at Christmas so DS would've been about 23mths, should be grand for a 20mth old. Also, I'd recommend swimming, that really helped strengthen DS's affected joints too but at the same time was low impact