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When did your baby walk?

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caterpilly · 23/05/2025 11:39

Our baby is 17 months old and not walking yet. Starting to get a little worried.

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BunnyRuddington · 24/05/2025 07:21

I think the cut off before you speak to the GP is 18 months. Are they standing, say if you hold their hands?

caterpilly · 24/05/2025 07:40

@BunnyRuddingtoncan’t see them walking by 18 months :( he will cruise the sofa etc. but if I hold his hands he just bends his knees or goes on his tip toes.

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BunnyRuddington · 24/05/2025 07:55

The fact that he’s bearing weight is good as sometimes problems with theor hips can cause issues with weight bearing in their legs.

This article has some good information on how walking skills develop and how to encourage walking.

How did your LO score at their 12 months check?

Learning to walk

Support your baby's first steps. Find tips on building their confidence and walking distance.

https://cambspborochildrenshealth.nhs.uk/moving-and-being-active/early-years-movement-skills-and-development/learning-to-walk/

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