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17 month old not walking

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Mylittlesandwich · 27/04/2021 19:05

I'm not hugely concerned but I wondered if anyone had any tips.

DS is 17 months and not yet walking, he's always been in the later side with his gross motor skills so I do believe this is normal for him.

He took his first few tentative steps on Friday evening but has since refused to recreate this event. Our lovely HV suggested getting him some proper shoes so we took him to be fitted for his surprisingly large first pair of shoes. He loves them and was having a great time walking around all day holding our hands but if you try and let go at any point he'll either stand stock still or drop down and crawl.

Anyone who's been there have any suggestions? He'll be referred to OT if he gets to 18 months but I was wondering if there's anything I could do in the meantime.

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Mylittlesandwich · 28/04/2021 21:44

@BunnyRuddington

That's one advanced baby. Not only is he walking but he's reading MN as well Smile
Right? And the nursery were concerned. I mean it could just be a coincidence but I think him learning how to use my phone and reading MN is much more plausible.
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