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My 15 month old is not walking and we have tried physical therapy but it was not beneficial (therapist was just playing games with baby).
Does anyone have any tips that can encourage toddler to walk quickly..
Baby did not have a walker till very recently and I make sure I supervise her till when she is walking with the walker..
Thanks...
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You probably don't have much to worry about, as kids can take as long as 18 months to start walking and still not be considered 'delayed'. Talk to your pediatrician about it, as s/he will know better your daughter's actual situation.
The therapist was probably doing the right thing by playing games with your baby. Children learn through play, and their play usually is based upon the skills they need to learn.
However, if you want your toddler to actually toddle, the best thing you can do for her is make her walk while you hold her hands. Most pre-walking kids think this is one of the most fun activities of all time, and some get very upset when you stop. Start by holding both of her hands and supporting as much of her weight as she needs. Gradually let her support herself more and more, until she can walk holding on with just one hand for balance.
Push toys are also good. Walkers, on the other hand, don't strengthen a child's upper legs and back. Children who spend a lot of time in walkers (on average) walk two months later than those who don't. On the other hand, they're a lot of fun to zip around in, so there's a reason babies like them.
Most kids find it easier to learn to walk barefoot or in soft slippers, but if she stands on her tiptoes she may do better in hard soled shoes.
You probably don't have much to worry about, as kids can take as long as 18 months to start walking and still not be considered 'delayed'. Talk to your pediatrician about it, as s/he will know better your daughter's actual situation.
The therapist was probably doing the right thing by playing games with your baby. Children learn through play, and their play usually is based upon the skills they need to learn.
However, if you want your toddler to actually toddle, the best thing you can do for her is make her walk while you hold her hands. Most pre-walking kids think this is one of the most fun activities of all time, and some get very upset when you stop. Start by holding both of her hands and supporting as much of her weight as she needs. Gradually let her support herself more and more, until she can walk holding on with just one hand for balance.
Push toys are also good. Walkers, on the other hand, don't strengthen a child's upper legs and back. Children who spend a lot of time in walkers (on average) walk two months later than those who don't. On the other hand, they're a lot of fun to zip around in, so there's a reason babies like them.
Most kids find it easier to learn to walk barefoot or in soft slippers, but if she stands on her tiptoes she may do better in hard soled shoes.
My 15 month old refuses to walk...?
Jadey918
So I have 3 kids and our youngest is 15 months old, soon 16 in a couple days. He is refusing to walk. Our daughter walked at 11 months and our other son 13..They are 5 & 8 now and carry our littlest everywhere. I know all kids learn at different times, but it is starting to erek me a little lol. Just curious if any ones little one is like this too, or if anyone has any good ideas to get him motivated. We play the walk between mom and dad game every night and he also has push toys..but with two older siblings who adore you..why would you walk!! HA HA!! Thanks everyone!!
We barley do carry him and we walk with his hands all the time, just when we go to stand him up he goes into the pike position. And also I don't mind playing the walking games with him, his dad and I enjoy it, he just doesn't like it very much.
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He has no reason to walk. Your older kids carry him about.
Put an end to that.
Get him some pushing toys and pulling toys.
He has no reason to walk. Your older kids carry him about.
Put an end to that.
Get him some pushing toys and pulling toys.
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