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3.5y can’t jump

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doyouknowthemuffinman017 · 11/02/2026 21:25

My son is unable to lift both feet of the ground. He is not very adventurous physically, doesn’t like slides etc.
heath visitor is rotten at replying

any advice?

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SleafordSods · 12/02/2026 20:08

It might be worth taking some time to fill in the 42 month Ages & Stages and seeing how he scores.

Let is know how you get on Smile

teaandkittehs · 12/02/2026 21:08

doyouknowthemuffinman017 · 11/02/2026 21:25

My son is unable to lift both feet of the ground. He is not very adventurous physically, doesn’t like slides etc.
heath visitor is rotten at replying

any advice?

I gather you can request a different health visitor. Jumping would be expected before that age but they all develop at different rates. Worth getting advice though to put your mind at rest. My daughters uncle didn't talk until he was 3 and you wouldn't know the difference now, hope you get a good outcome.

wishIwasonholiday10 · 13/02/2026 20:58

Could be worth talking to your GP? Was he late with other gross motor milestones? My daughter if the same age is similar but we have known there was an issue for a long time as she was very late to walk.

Gnomer · 13/02/2026 21:18

Possible dyspraxia?

ThisBrickBalonz · 22/02/2026 04:55

My son was so so late to jump and couldn’t at this age. He’s 8 now and a competetive gymnast.

he was also really late to walk and run

doyouknowthemuffinman017 · 16/03/2026 19:47

we are being seen by physio in the next couple of months x

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doyouknowthemuffinman017 · 29/03/2026 21:43

He has been diagnosed with hypermobility. Referred to paediatrician… will keep you posted

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