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Babies: 9 - 12 Months
Pregnant and Nannying a 1 yr old who is not mobile! HELP!
Hey there!
I'm pregnant.. 9 weeks along.
I am a nanny in my home for a 2 yr old and her little brother, who just turned 1.
He cannot crawl. He can only scoot. He can pull himself up to stand, but if you hold his hands to help him walk he won't. It's like he loses all leg muscle. The parents know. They say he's behind.
I am just concerned for myself, because he's very heavy (overweight), and naps upstairs.
Are there any methods I could try to strengthen his legs and help him develop? I use a Johnny-Jumper right now that he seems to enjoy.
( I really want him more mobile/walking/walking with help when my baby is born)
HELP!
** For the record: I am NOT saying he's behind. His parents and doctor say he is. I have nannied for many years and never experienced someone his age this immobile. I apologize for seeming naive.**
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Re: Pregnant and Nannying a 1 yr old who is not mobile! HELP!
Some kids don't walk until 15-18 mos. Maybe stay on one level so you don't have to carry him.
And you're only 9 wks. Your fetus is fine.
It's gonna get way more tiring as you get further along..
Actually too much tim in the Johnny Jumper can put him further behind. I am sure if his pedi is worried he will send him to some PT. Until then, it's just got to be up to him. He will walk when he's ready.
I also was a nanny while I was pregnant and I can assure you carrying around a toddler will not hurt you or your baby.
Congrats on your pregnancy!
He's not behind. The normal age range for walking goes up to like 18 months. He's got plenty of time to develop his leg muscles between now and then. My son wouldn't walk while holding your hands until a couple weeks ago, and now in that short amount of time he's taking 10-15 steps at a time by himself. His pedi was not at all concerned about him taking his time to walk, and in no way was he "behind." When the boy is ready to walk, he will figure it out and walk. Plus, some babies never crawl.
Even once he can walk he's probably not going to be going up and down stairs by himself for several months, so if you can't handle carrying him while pregnant perhaps you should let the parents know they need to find a new nanny.
Sorry, I'm not trying to be snarky, but I *hate* when people say a baby is behind when they're not.
I was a nanny to 18 mth old twins when I was pregnant. ?If I wasn't holding one I was holding the other. ?Their bedrooms were upstairs too and getting them up for a nap was difficult. ?Many times it involved carrying one of them up while the other followed. ?
It all worked out okay. ?See siggy below.
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Just wanted to let you know cuz I felt the same at the point you are in in your?pregnancy?and talked to my doc about it. ?Just try your best in listening to your body and sit down and relax, as best as you can, when you are tired.
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I don't have any advice but I have been in your shoes.. I was 8 months pregnant carrying a 25-pound one-year-old up and down the stairs. Sometimes I let him crawl up the stairs while I followed him just in case.. it took forever but was still easier than carrying him.
Most likely he will learn to walk before you get that big and uncomfortable, but even if he doesn't, you and your baby will both be fine. Tired, but fine.
Me too, it may be a little tiring, but it's helped keep me in great shape. It shouldn't effect your pregnancy unless you are really high risk.
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My DD#1 didn't walk until almost 18 months and my twins were born when she was 19 months,,, I carried her quite a bit throughout the entire pregnancy and was fine. If you've been carrying him up to this point, you should be okay to carry him while pregnant, too.
That said, I did start her in Gymboree when she was 11 months b/c she wasn't crawling, either. Tips to help mobility- they had me put her on an exercise ball on her belly a lot,put her in crawling position while distracting her so she didn't get nervous. ALso having her stand against the exercise ball and slowly rolling it so her feet follow it,,,, Another tip, which was hard for me, was respond a little more slowly when she wanted me. and maybe a little ride on toy could help- you would hold him but encourage the feet to propel him. Does he do swimming at all? Being in the pool feels great when you're pregnant- and I think swimming and learning to kick in the water made her more aware of her feet. Good luck... don't worry.
I'm sure he'll be walking by the time you have your baby.
I didn't START crawling until 12 months and didn't walk until 22 months.
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