19 month old doesn't walk yet.?
but doesnt like it when I take his hands to get him to walk.
Any suggestions?
Answers:
You should probably have his doctor just check him, to make sure there is nothing wrong. If there is no physical problem, then try not to worry too much. Some kids just do things at a different time than other kids. It doesn't mean he isn't as smart, or anything like that. But if you really want him to walk, then try encouraging him, by rewarding him with smiles and kisses when he takes a step. Things like this would be the best way to make him WANT to walk! Don't reward with food, as that is just asking for trouble! LOL I hope he is healthy and strong, and that he just gets up and starts walking one day soon! Some kids do that, too! Bye!
Other Answers:
this is not normal. take him to a doctor.
he'll develop at his own pace..give him time You could perhaps reward him if he walks, or consult a family doctor. I do not think there is anything wrong however, many people walked late, including Albert Einstein, who began to walk at age 3.
He should take off when he is ready,if you are concerned ask your doctor or a child development specialist. Good luck! He will probably surprise you before you know it.
Don't worry and don't force him too hard. My brother didn't start walking until he was almost 3. Just try to get him to walk gradually. Don't just press it all on him at once because he will get frustrated and upset.Every baby is different. Just try working with him alot everyday. It will happen I would talk to your doctor my daughter had problems walking at 9 months and they did physical therapy for her and within no time she was walking. I think by 19 months they should definitely be walking
My little girl didn't walk until she was one she wanted to
be carried every where. but I put her down and made her walk
I would take him to the doctor just in case. There could be something wrong, but then again, he may be just scared of taking that first step.
There are programs that help children that are a little slower developmentally. Not saying these children are challenged or anything, it is like a physical therapist. Where I am from, it is called the First Steps Program. It is the best around. They usually end up making your child more developed for his age than normal.
Like I said, I would take him to the dr. If he is concerned, he will run tests. It could be anything in the world. I wouldn't worry too much about it until the dr expresses worry. Children take their time doing things.
My daughter was 11 months old when she cut her first tooth, and she was 13 months before she starting really crawling. Just a couple weeks later she was on the ball. She hasn't slowed down since. Her dr was worried, so I wouldn't worry too much.
Source(s):
My daughter, pediatrician, and the experience gained living with foster children.
Thats not normal! Especially that he wont walk even when you hold his/her hand! When I came home to visit once, my nephew was 18 months old (he is 10 now) and still wasn't walking. I went right out and bought him a push walking toy. The kind that they hold on to that has wheels so they can move forward. I walked him in the hallway back and forth. After about 2 days he could walk with the toy by himself. After about a week and a half he was walking on his own. When I had kids both my babies used the walking toy. I recently bought one for my new neice. I swear by them. :)
My brother didn't quite understand the left, right, left progression and would often try both feet at once or right and then right again. He got a push walker for his first birthday and figured it out. My sister also didn't start walking until after she had a push walker.
It could be normal or the sign of a problem. Is he developing? Does he talk well for his age? (Some toddlers choose to work on talking instead of walking.) Has he taken *any* steps unsupported? Does he manage to get to where he wants to go and reach things by standing up when he gets there?The more "yes" answers, the more likely it is that he's fine. However, *whenever* you have to ask "Is he okay?" it is best to talk to an expert. Talk to your pediatrician, and, if you're not satisfied with her/his answers, ask for a referral to a specialist. This is *your* child, and you're entitled to feel comfortable with how things are going--even if your doctor disagrees. I would check with a child specialist to make sure there is no underlying reason for him not walking. If there isn't, chances are you are doing too much for him. By this, do you bring him things? Does he only have to look or gesture to have you bring him that banana or those grapes? If the answer is 'yes' STOP! Encourage him to ask for things properly and also to come to you to get them. If he crawls, encourage him to walk by rewarding him when he tries to walk. Applaud him every time he makes the effort.
My son walked on his first birthday but my nephew didn't walk until he was two. It turned out there were reasons for this (which I will not go into because I don't want to alarm you)
Good luck!
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