Hoping to get some help with my 13 month old.
He is meeting all of his milestones. Started crawling at 7 months and cruising along furniture at 9 months old. He squats, climbs and does all the normal stuff that’s expected at this age.
He just has not interest in standing independently or walking. I try to let go of his hands when he’s standing and he instantly gets back down on his knees (gently, he doesn’t fall, so he definitely has control). He mostly gets upset when I try to get him to stand, but have seen him balance up to about 5 seconds and then he gets upset.
Walking is another thing. He will occasionally walk while pushing his high chair around or a kitchen chair, but refuses to walk while holding our hands. Instantly drops again. He stands holding our hands, but doesn’t take any steps at all.
I am 100% sure that this is a confidence thing, but completely lost as to what to do and how to encourage him.
I’ve tried giving him a toy in each hand or put something out of reach when he’s cruising, but he will either get upset or drop down, move closer and get back up again.
My other two didn’t walk until they were 16-17 months, so I am familiar with delayed walkers. But they were both happily pushing walkers around on their own and holding our hands while walking around.
Any help is appreciated.