14 month old not walking !

[NewMummyx]

Hi everyone my 14 month old daughter took her first steps a couple of days after her first birthday & has taken some steps ever since. However she still isn't fully walking.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Many thanks x

Hi! For a start, she's not late to walk at all and if she has taken a few steps she will get the hang of it in time. Maybe she is just not very confident about it? If so, have you tried a toy pushchair/ truck or something else she can push around? I had a plastic one from the Early Learning Centre which my daughter loved. I also encouraged my daughter to climb (supervised) e.g. up the stairs - climbing is good for balance and strength, so that might help too.

Thank you.

Yeh she seems to do a few steps then gets scared hahah.

Yeh she has a wooden toy pram Walker & she climbs up the stairs with me.

I think I just thought after she took her first steps she wouldn't be far off x

My grandchild is older than your child and has only recently started to walk a couple of steps without holding on - don't worry about it. There is no exact timeframe - children will progress at the time that suits them if they have appropriate conditions and opportunities.

My husband didn't walk until he was 18 months old! No need to rush or worry x

My DS1 didn't walk until 17 months- we always blamed it on the fact he was so chunky 😂 he actually walked before he could stand unaided and when he fell down he needed help back up 🙈he's now 4.5 and runs about all the time- so don't worry! Just encourage her confidence when you can :)

My boy twin didn't walk til 21 months. His twin sister at 15 months. So not late at all! They'll do it when they're ready, don't worry yourself