I know all babies are different...

kdruffles

My LO was born at 31w. She is now 14months adjusted and still not walking. If I stand behind her and try to help her she gets jelly legs and acts like I'm hurting her! lol She's a drama queen. My girlfriends LO is 10 months and just starting to walk so it's hard not to compare... everyone tells me not to worry she will when she's ready. I know all babies are different, but when did your preemies start walking? I'm just always paranoid and think the worse!!

*LilaC*

My preemie is only 8.5 adjusted so he is nowhere near walking (or crawling) yet, but I just wanted to say that my full term daughter didn't walk until she was 15 months old. She was slower on all her gross motor skills, but incredibly verbal. My friends (preemie) daughter didn't walk until she was 18 months old, she is now 3 and totally caught up to other children. I know it is hard not to compare though, especially with preemies! 

ShannonSky

My DD just started walking and she's 13.5 mos actual, but ITA w/ Lila...some kids just excel in other areas that may be less obvious. The only word my DD will consistently say is "Ow"...she doesn't even say Mama/Dada yet! It'll come, and if you're really worried, talk to your pedi.

lemen99

I know it's hard..

He started walking at 17 months adjusted...hang there!

ssg73

My 30 weeker is 15 months actual and  is still not walking.  She has just recently started walking a few steps holding our hands but is jelly legs as soon as she does not want to walk anymore.  Last week was the first time she started walking behind a push toy.  I know it is hard but I am sure it will happen soon.  At least that is what I keep telling myself!

mackislandbride

DD is 17 months (15 months adjusted) and she didn't start putting her leg down to stand with me holding her by her pits until last month.  It was kinda cute how she would curl up in a ball when I would try to see if she would stand.

ahava2005

My FULL TERM son didn't walk until 14+ months.  So you're still in a normal range.  He never walked and then one morning just woke up and did it.

If your pedi isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry. 

erikaja6

My 33 weeker is 14 months (actual) and just started walking last week.  I know what you mean when you say it's hard not to compare your child to other babies.  I saw full term babies younger than one who were walking.  However, I also saw full term babies who were 14 months old who were not walking.  So, I knew my son had plenty of time before I should be concerned, but I couldn't help but still be a little anxious.  He loved his walker, but had little interest in trying to stand on his own.  Then out of nowhere he began standing on his own for extended periods of time and then started walking.  I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry.  It'll happen!

TriciaJoy

20 months actual/17 adjusted.

I was pretty stressed about it, too. (He had a TON of other gross motor delays as well) But you know.. it's funny. He's now 28 months and all over the place and no one ever asks. As worried as I was about it, once it's done, the when doesn't matter.. just that he does it eventually.