[LC1983]

Hi all, while I'm just new to EB I have found these forums most helpful. I thought I would post here and see what you had to suggest for me. My daughter has just gone one and while I know it isn't a concern that she is not walking I thought I would get your opinions. A brief rundown; DD was diagnosed with hip dyplasia at 4 days old. She was put in a brace until 3 months old and at her last check up a month ago, her hips were fine. The physio at the RCH did say however that she thought DD was 'overly flexible'/ double jointed. Which I had an idea she was because some of the positions she can get into are unbelievable haha. DD can stand holding onto the couch and cruise albeit for not very long. It's like she doesn't have the strength in her ankles and legs. DD is very petite, not even 8 kgs yet (which we're working on). I have read through a few posts about people seeing physios for their children who have low muscle mass etc. I have spoken to the MCHN and our GP and they don't think it's an issue 'yet'. My concern is that we will get 6 months down the track and then they will want to do something about it and tell me we should have done something earlier. Can anyone suggest exercises we can do with DD to maybe help strengthen her legs or should I see someone else that may he able to help. Or am I being a silly first time mum whoIs worrying about nothing?!
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[lsolaBella]

http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/m...tiles_table.pdf

50% of children are walking at 12m but that also means50% are NOT walking at 12m

My kids were 16.5, 17.5 and 19.5 when they walked.

The DSs were cruising from 9m but walked 16.5 and 19.5m. DD was 12m when she started cruising and walked 17.5m

If your child is cruising I would not stress too much.

[mummy.to.one]

12months is still little to worry about non walking. You can organise a private physio but if your gp and CHN are not worried maybe give it a bit more time, but also go with your mum instinct.

DS didn't walk until he was almost 2 and he has low muscle tone which we knew about from about 9/10months.

[4kidlets]

Not walking at 12 months is perfectly normal. plenty of babies are still crawling or otherwise getting around - bum shuffling etc, some are walking holding onto furniture (is that what you mean by cruising?) some are not.


Sure, some babies walk as early as 10 months but others dont walk till 18 months, late end of normal.


I dont think you need to do anything at all OP, especially since MCHN and GP have both said development is normal; baby will get there in her own good time

This post has been edited by 4kidlets: 22/12/2012, 07:22 PM

[erindiv]

As PP have said, it is normal for her to not be walking yet. My 1 year old is walking but his sister was not at that age.

[CountryBumpkin]

My youngest was rolling around at 3m, crawling at 5, sitting at 6, and cruising by 7 months. We thought she would be walking early - but she took her first steps at 13 months. I have found most children I know do it in the month or two after thei first birthday. My fourth didn't walk until 20 months!

[AliC05]

Its totally normal to not be walking at 12 months (even though its seen as the "normal" age to walk)

My DS didnt walk (well throw himself across the room!) until 15 months.

My understanding is that its totally not a concern until they get to 18 months and even then its not total drama.

I would think just encouraging DD to cruise alot would be good. She will find her feet in her own time.

[Leha]

My dd was diagnosed with hip issues at birth and was in the harness for 3 mths. She cruised from about 7 mths but didn't start walking until 13 mths. I think personality has a lot to do with it she is quite cautious so was just taking her time. My sisters dd didn't walk until nearly 2 and my DS walked at 8 mths so they are all different.

Anyway as others have said 12 mths is still early. My dd walked earlier than a lot of my friends kids. I wouldn't start worrying for awhile yet.

[Carmen02]

still very early, my DD walked at 12mths but my two boys where 19mths when they walked. DS2 wasnt even crawling till 14mths. I wouldnt worry to much yet, just give her lots of oppurinty to move around she will get there

[EffiesMum172]

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This post has been edited by EffiesMum172: 22/12/2012, 09:19 PM