Re: Walking babies (non-plagio)

March 27, 2002

Jill,

I have the same problem with my 14-month old daughter.

She can walk. Several times I saw her walking, but I think she

doesn't like to do that. She prefers to walk on her knees.

So I could use some advice too.

Leana.

> Does anybody out there have advice for babies that refuse to walk?

My

> twins are almost 16 months old and although they cruise, crawl (one

> of them uses his feet instead of his knees) and climb onto all of

my

> furniture (including the kitchen table)they flatly refuse to walk

on

> their own! I know that babies are usually on their own schedule,

but

> if anybody has advice for encouraging them I would love to hear it!

> Jill Ramos, Las Vegas, NV

March 27, 2002

My little girl finally started walking at 16 months, the same week as

my baby boy was born. If we occupied her hands with something to

carry, she would be distracted enough that she would do it. For the

first week she only walked while holding a piece of clothing, like a

sock. Something to try. Also can your babies get to standing

without pulling up on something? I think they are not ready to walk

until they can get to standing without any assistance. was

slow at most of her motor development, but I never worried because

that seemed normal for her. Also I would recommend no shoes just

barefeet until they are walking well on their own. still has

more difficulty with her balance when in her shoes. Enjoy those

babies, they grow up too fast anyway. Hope this helps.

DOC grad, now 18 months

Drew, 2 months

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