Limp while walking?

PepperStick · September 2013

So, for a while now it's kind of looked like DS is limping while he walks. It's always the same leg but I kind of just brushed it off and thought that I was just imagining it. Then this morning DH asked if I thought DS was limping. He's been walking for about a month now and I never noticed it when he first started walking.

I'm a terrible mother and haven't even made his 1 year appointment yet because I'm waiting so he and DD can do their appointments at the same time. I'll call today but is anyone else's LO's doing this? If I can, I'll take a video and post it.

Edit: Remove video

AKB090609 · September 2013

Does he wear shoes? Could they be too small?

DD 'limps' if she is barefoot and doesn't like the texture of the walking surface, could that be the issue?

mamaHippo23 · September 2013

DS dragged his leg a little for the first few weeks he started walking. I thought it was weird too, but it's not as noticeable anymore. I'm guessing it takes a while for them to get all leg movements and balance coordinated when first learning. Plus, it's such a new experience they're probably experimenting with different movements and doing funny little things with their legs and feet. I would wait a little longer before getting too concerned.

Holly_1007 · September 2013

Hard to tell in the video, but it just looks like he is still getting the hang of walking. I wouldn't be too alarmed by it, but bring it up at his 1 year appointment!

hmp1 · September 2013

Is he keeping his knee straight? That is how Leo walks, without bending his knees. No reason to be concerned, I know he can bend his knees. He just needs to learn how to walk better over time.

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