14 months- not walking independently

sweetsunnyc · February 2014

Hi All-

Just wanted to get some feedback as to when your LO's started walking-

DD3 turned 14 months last week and is yet to take more than a few independent steps on her own. She will walk with push toys, holding one hand and has done a few little steps between the couch and towards me, but she is not going on her own yet. My other DD's were walking before or right at 12 months. I KNOW that I should not be concerned, but I am a little worried. Any tips on encouraging her? Any feedback would be great

EandIMommy86 · February 2014

I was in the same boat as you at one point! DD did not start walking until she was a little over 16 months old. She is almost 19 months now and walking around like she has been doing it forever. Before that, she would cruise everything. What I would do is put her in the middle of floor with nothing to grab on to and call her to me so she could walk. Once she did that, I took a snack and made her walk to me, then I would keep scooting back and gave it to her when she walked across the room. I of course cheered like none other. Then she did it again. I also made an effort to make sure she did not crawl in most situations to get from place to place.

In the end, they are going to walk when they are fully ready, but what I did definitely helped her gain her confidence to do it on her own!

SunAndRain · February 2014

I would take her to parks and other things where she could be around older kids to let them role model the behavior.

And I would talk to my pediatrician.

Some are late walkers. Which is OK in the long run!

pb_bride · February 2014

As others said, your LO will walk when she's ready. One of DS's friends didn't walk until she was 16m (2 weeks ago). Now she's walking quite well!

ashiscute · February 2014

As long as she doesn't seem uncomfortable or in pain while putting her feet down I wouldn't worry. I know that it's easier said than done! But 14 mos is still pretty early. DS walked at 13.5 mos. Just keep giving her opportunities to walk around the house. She'll get there.

And if you are worried at 15 mos you can bring it up to your pedi at her well check.

RedDDD · February 2014

I was getting worried that DS would be starting at his new DC (16 months) and be the only one not walking. Then he walked a couple weeks before so around 15.5 months. Totally normal

ELF4321 · February 2014

DD didn't walk on her own until a couple of days before she was 15m. We were sure she could do it if she tried, but she's always been a slow to get going on her gross motor skills. I wouldn't worry yet at 14m.

cheeks0919 · February 2014

My girl didn't take any independent steps until 1 wk shy of 18 months and didn't start walking independently until 19 mo! Do not worry! She will walk when she's ready. My pedi said he wasn't worried because she was developmentally on track in all the other areas. He said I should follow up if she still wasn't walking at 20 mo.

SunshineShades · February 2014

Pediaticians don't worry about walking until 18 months. Walking isn't even a 15 month milestone, just cruising is. My DD is 14 months and can cruise and pull up but can't even stand unassisted, let alone take a few steps. We had her NICU follow up a couple weeks ago and they were perfectly happy with her.

Starfish+77 · February 2014

You're not alone. DD will be 15 months soon and is still not walking independently. She too holds on to things, uses a walker sometimes 1 handed, will stand without holding on, but is not yet walking. I try not to worry about it but of course in the back of my mind I wonder if something is wrong. But from what I read here, it seems it can take until 18m. I will probably mention to her Ped at upcoming wellness visit but just to hopefully gain reassurance that all is OK :-)

traveltheworld · February 2014

DS didn't walk till almost 15 months. Now he walks wonderfully and can walk longer than almost any other kid we know. I know it's hard not to worry but if she can walk while pushing toys etc., it probably means physically she's fine. Some kids just take a bit more time. That was the case with DS - he was just a very cautious kid. He has never even gotten a bruise from crawling/walking/bumping into anything.

ilovedesi · February 2014

My DD is 15 months and has just started taking steps unassisted, she was walking assisted since her 1st birthday and since then it has been a slow process. She hangs out with kids who walk all the time, she goes to the park, we walk with her around the house, and she has a walking toy to help her and it has still taken her this long. All kids are different. Don't worry.

Meery82 · February 2014

DS didn't walk until almost 17 months.

sarahrusty · February 2014

My DS was the same way (he's about the same age as OP's LO). Then last weekend he just stood up and walked across the living room. Now there's no stopping him.

farmersonly10 · March 2014

I wouldn't worry. Our daughter is just shy of 16 months and isn't walking yet. She pulls herself up on everything and pushes toys around but no independent steps yet. I think soon enough she will be though. She's on track with every other milestone. Every child is different. Try not to compare even though it is extremely hard.

nlee3 · March 2014

My little guy is 14 months and shows all the ability to walk but just doesn't seem to feel like it! He can be such a stinker. He can stand on his own, but as soon as he realizes it he will dead man fall backward to make sure you will catch him and then just giggle. He will take a step, and then just nicely sit down. I'm thinking when he starts walking, he will be running! This post makes me feel a little better though because it seems all the other babies around us are walking before him!

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