I'm in no hurry to walk away from here!
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Moms worry. Let's face it; we worry about everything from baby eating,
to sleeping, to walking. So what if your baby isn't
walking yet, even though all of your baby’s friends at church,
play group, or daycare are already running around?
Some babies start walking around 9 or 10 months old, but yours is still just
crawling and doesn't show any interest in walking. Should you
be worried? The answer is NO. Baby just isn't ready yet. In
fact many babies don't start walking till well after their first
birthdays. Usually between 13 and 15 months, but sometimes as
late as 18 months in some cases. My child didn't walk until he
was 17 months old. There are many factors that play into when
your baby will start walking. So here are some factors that may
influence when your baby takes his first steps.
-Your baby’s genetic makeup determines whether your baby will
walk early or late.
-A baby’s weight and build also determines when your baby will
walk. A baby with short legs will most likely walk before a
baby with long legs that are difficult to balance on. A short
baby will probably walk before a taller baby. A more muscular
baby will probably walk before a skinny baby. You get the
point.
-If your baby is happy crawling, chances are baby will crawl
longer because there is no need to walk. Also, babies that are
carried a lot seem to walk later. A baby that doesn't crawl
much will probably walk earlier.
-A bad fall can discourage your baby from walking. The first
time baby lets go of mom’s hand and hurts himself can be
discouraging. Baby will probably wait until he is more sturdy
to take his first steps.
-An environment that is small can discourage walking because
baby can crawl anywhere he may want to go.
-When you encourage baby to walk several times a day, baby may
rebel. My theory is that baby gets more attention from not
walking, so he refuses to walk. Baby's can be stubborn.
-Usually babies that aren't around other children seem to walk
later because they have no one to keep up with. That is why the
he first child tends to walk later then the second or third
child.
-A baby who is sick with the flu or an ear infection will limit
walking and prolong walking for a couple of weeks.
-Putting your baby in playpens or strollers can hinder the
development of leg muscles which can slow down the walking
process.
A good thing to know is that walking later has nothing to do
with baby's intellectual development. As soon as baby starts
walking, you--the mom--will be more active as well. Baby will be
exploring everything. So sit back and enjoy some peace and
quiet while you can. Remember, kids that walk later learn to
run soon after.
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