Hi all,
Looking for some advice and apologies for the long post. Ds2 is 27m and walked at 12 months. However he’s always been very clumsy on his feet (I’ve had to put foam lining on all hard surfaces as he will fall into them. In contrast, ds1 didn’t walk until 14 months but could happily run outdoors by 2.
He’s only ever sat in W position and his ankles seem to roll inwards and outwards when he stumbles. In the high chair, he used to swing his shins outwards almost 90 degrees. He’s also started tiptoe walking. Outside, he needs to hold my hand or use backpack reigns as he will fall over often. I take him on walks and to the park daily and swimming 3 times a week but no improvement.
I took him to the GP last week and showed her videos of how he walks and sits. She checked his ankles and said it’s likely hyper mobility. She said he may need physio but after speaking to another gp, said to wait until what the HV says at his 2 year check and bring him back if it doesn’t improve in the following months.
I was have him on the team waiting list to start nursery this September but I’m now starting to worry. Is it unfeasible as he would need one of the workers to hold his hand outdoors (he literally falls every few steps)? Also worry he would hurt himself as most of the ones I’ve viewed seem to have wooden furniture.
Any advice appreciated.