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18months old and not walking
Mel2017 · 07/08/2017 16:54
Should i be worryed my 18th month old son is not walking .... he crawls and stands holding on things and walking around soffas ect iust wount walk on his own .. he walks with me and my partner holding hands. . He climbs up the stairs and opens doors no problem
Smum77 · 08/08/2017 02:44
Hi there
I am not a mum but a step mum. However I don't think you need to worry. My mother said I was a late walker and took me to the doc as she was worried like you are. Doc told here it's just that baby doesn't feel the need to walk as he/she is managing to get where they need to go and do what they need to do just fine crawling for now. Walking will happen, just give it time. 
Out2pasture · 08/08/2017 03:03
you could always consult your HV or family Dr.
but being he is crawling, cruising, and walking with support it sounds like he is well on his way.
was he late with any of his other milestones?
Kbill123 · 08/08/2017 14:18
Hi, my son was 16 months when he started walking. I was worried too but one day he just started and now he runs around everywhere!! 😊
Orangebird69 · 08/08/2017 14:23
Please don't worry. A couple of the babies in my ds's baby group (all born in the same month) didn't start walking until 20mo+. It's well within the range of normal and it sounds as though he's doing just fine!
Mel2017 · 08/08/2017 16:13
Thanks so much everyone hes very forward for his age ive got no worrys at all with him ... was only on his walking hopefully running around 4 Christmas xx
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