I mentioned to the pedi I thought the range of normal was to 18 months. She sorta laughed and mentioned me googleing and said her cut off was 16 months. Seems extreme to me to take her to that kind of specialist and I doubt my insurance would cover it. I really don't want to take her. I would if I wasn't seeing a stready progression but we are. Has anyone had to have their lo evaluated? Who did you take them do & what was done?
Also told her I think she is focused on talking more than walking. She knows over 40 words and around 30 signs. She very smart even knowing two shapes and 3 different colors.
Hate how the doctor's office can make you start having doubt.
Re: 15 1/2 month not walking pedi said cut off is 16 months?
My kid didnt crawl till later, never army crawled at all..has nowhere near as many words as yours. Sounds to me like your kid is doing just fine and dandy as she is at her own pace. she's doing all of the right things to get up and walking and if she's like mine.. she'll up and walk 10 foot and back out of the blue LOL
Is there anything homeopathic you could use.. I vaguely recall something about oatmeal baths being good for that but it's been a long time so I could be wrong. I had a friend in school who had chronic Eczema I would look and see if you have a herbalist or homeopahic place locally and see if they have any advice... poor lil mite, hope it settles down for her so she doesn't need the steroids longterm.
I'm assuming you have Dr Googled for home remedies like Omega 3 foods, camomile tea and coconut oil etc .. coconut oil worked great for cradle cap so maybe it will at least help a little.
The shampoos and bodywashes last forever because you dont need as much and they dont lather up like most. .. a 1 litre bottle lasted two adults a year a larger bottle of oil lasted me a year easy.
I really hop eyou guys can find something that works for her soon, I remember how painfull it was for my friend at school, not to mention the stigma when it's in visible areas because little kids don't understand stuff like that.
My DD is 15 months and not walking. She cruises like it's her business and just in the last week has been taking a couple steps in between the couch and coffee table. At her check up my doctor did not even question that she was not walking. I hear it all the time from people about my DD not walking yet and I know she will do it when she is good and ready. Sounds to me like your DD can do it she just need the confidence to let go...that's how my DD is
ODS didn't walk until after 15m and never even let go to stand unassisted until he walked (at which point he never crawled again). YDS seems to be on the same path. He just turned 15m and is not walking or standing unassisted (but cruises happily). My doctor doesn't raise an eyebrow until 18m. I am not concerned in the least. If you want to get your son evaluated, go ahead, but if it will make you crazy then I see no harm in waiting another month or two. Trust your gut.
Do not worry! My oldest daughter wasn't walking at 13 1/2 mo and I freaked cuz back when my oldest two were babies (12 yrs ago) the cut off was 15 mo. Her Dr. Wasn't very concerned but sent us to a pediatric specialist for my peace of mind who said my daughter was fine ( and walking by the time we got the appointment a month later) and the cut off age is now 19 mo, which shocked me! Also if it gives you more peace of mind this specialist was with university hospitals rainbow babies n children which is one of the nations top hospitals. Plus you mentioned how much your daughters developed cognitively. I have 5 kids preg with my 6th and my experience has been when a child is developing one side ie language then the other side, physical development, takes a back seat and vice versa.
My daughter will be 3 this August and walks and runs just fine. Even my 11 yr old who has a form of palsy and didn't walk till he was 18 mo walks n runs with his friends. My littlest will be 15 months on the 30th and she's not walking yet either but like your little one has a large vocabulary for her age and communicates very well. She just doesn't want to walk yet. When she's ready she will and so will yours.
Also know you don't HAVE to do anything. Most people are intimidated by Dr.' s myself included, and feel we have to do what they say. You can always get a 2nd opinion or switch Dr.'s altogether. You're with your child ever day if you are happy with her development and her Dr. doesn't a better reason for sending her to a specialist other then her age then stick to your guns and go with your mommy gut. Hope this helps.