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Would this worry you?

JessMil10JessMil10
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I just want to say that I would NEVER say anything but I can't help my thoughts. I know all babies are different and I don't have much to compare to so I thought I would bring this here. My friends baby will be 10 months on Monday or Tuesday and he will not put any weight on his legs whatsoever. He can army crawl but when he tries to regular crawl they either buckle or he ends up scooting them up. Also, his legs are VERY VERY thin and frail. The rest of his body looks proportionate to his height and weight but his legs are so tiny. His mom and grandmom don't seem to notice it and he goes to daycare, so you think they would say something. DH and I noticed this, and also my ILs. DH tried to hold him up to stand but he just pull his legs up cross legged in the air. I just feel so worried and it isn't even my baby!

ETA: Anyone have something similar happen to seen something similar? And I will say it again, I would NEVER say anything. If something is wrong her Pedi will catch it eventually but she does not keep up with well visits. I was just thinking about it.

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Re: Would this worry you?

  • Mrs.BLGMrs.BLG
    ummm...yeah, that would worry me just a little. DS has been standing when we hold him since he was 5 months!
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  • fxz109fxz109 member

    It would worry me, but if the parents are taking their LO in for well visits, the doctor should be picking up on this as well.  I know our pedi tested DD for bearing weight at 4 months. 

    I'm sure they're aware.

    Not being snarky here, just curious - how do you expect them to show you that they're aware?

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  • Gina418Gina418 member

    Tough call - but I wouldn't say anything. I'm sure her pedi will guide her if s/he thinks it's a problem (or maybe there is something wrong and they don't want to talk about it possibly?). I know it can be hard not to be concerned/sad - my friend has a preemie who still does not walk at 2 years old.:-(

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  • JessMil10JessMil10
    imagefxz109:

    Not being snarky here, just curious - how do you expect them to show you that they're aware?

    They have not been to the Pedi in 4 or 5 months but I think they are trying to get in soon.

    And yes, I would expect them to say something. We lived in the same house while we were pregnant and shared everything, she is a very honest and blunt person. She since has moved but our babies were born 4 days apart and we always talk about them and share updates. That is a pretty big thing to keep hidden and a pretty big burden to carry and lie about. But I also have not been in that situation.

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  • Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member
    At that age, he ought to be able to bear weight on his legs. But like pp said, if they are doing regular well-child visits, the pedi is probably aware of this.
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  • lpennie16lpennie16 member

    Yes it would. DS has a little friend who won't bear weight on her legs and this little girl has a lot of other problems as well. DS has what is called "left side hemiparesis" which is a slight weakness in the left side of his body. Because of this, he will bear weight very well, but his left foot will sometimes hover above the ground. We have a physical therapist who recommends weighting the foot down to help him get used to sharing equal weight on both feet.

    As for the pedi noticing this problem, I don't have much faith in it. If the parents aren't bringing it up, then it may go unnoticed for awhile. Its dangerous sometimes to say "all babies are different". KWIM?

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  • adri77adri77 member
    I know several babies (DS1 included) that could not, or chose not to bear weight on their legs at this age.  DS1 didn't crawl until 12 months, didn't cruise until 14, and started walking at 16.  so, who knows??
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  • JessMil10JessMil10
    imagelpennie16:

    Yes it would. DS has a little friend who won't bear weight on her legs and this little girl has a lot of other problems as well. DS has what is called "left side hemiparesis" which is a slight weakness in the left side of his body. Because of this, he will bear weight very well, but his left foot will sometimes hover above the ground. We have a physical therapist who recommends weighting the foot down to help him get used to sharing equal weight on both feet.

    As for the pedi noticing this problem, I don't have much faith in it. If the parents aren't bringing it up, then it may go unnoticed for awhile. Its dangerous sometimes to say "all babies are different". KWIM?

    Yes, that can be a dangerous saying. Hopefully as he grows closer to one they will look more closely into it!

    Thanks!

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