Is everyone little one walking yet?

My son is 14 months now and still isn’t walking yet. I’m getting lots of pressure from family since we have more babies walking around. My son is only cruising. How can I help him walk? We practice everyday

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My son is 11 months old and is walking more and more every day. Some babies don’t walk until much older though.
Doctors don’t seem to get concerned unless they aren’t walking by 18 months. Trying to force or encourage walking before a baby is developmentally ready could actually cause harm. They’ll walk when they’re ready! You and your son are doing great, don’t worry about what anyone else says.

I think just keep practicing! If you can make two pieces of furniture a little further and further apart that may help but you are doing everything you can he will figure it out when it’s time!

@Jenna my son has a cousin who is a month older and he started walking at nine months 😭 every time I go to a family gathering they just ask if he is walking already and I feel like it’s my fault

Also, is he talking a lot?

@Elizabeth Not your fault at all! Babies progress differently. My son didn’t roll over until he was 4.5 months old, whereas my sister’s daughter was rolling right after turning 3 months old. She used to tell me he was “developmentally behind” and it used to bug me to no end! Every child is different. If the doctors aren’t concerned, you shouldn’t be!

My first born was walking at 11 months, but my second one wasn’t even walking until 14-15 months. Give yourself some grace. All babies are different.

Every baby is different. I was full term and was still a bit behind with most things my mom said (walked at 18 months) and so expected my little guy to walk later too especially since he was a little over a month early (35 week and 2 days, aka 1 month and 2 days early) but to my surprise he walked at 11 months (10 months adjusted). I believe up to 18 months is normal but if you really are concerned bring it up with their doctor and maybe ask for recommendations to encourage walking (like exercises and such). Just give him time and encouragement and he’ll get there mama ❤️

My daughter is 15 months and doesn’t walk yet, she’s just barely learning to stand on her own. I’m worried only a little but at the same time I’m not because im letting her tell me when she’s ready

@Ryann he does say some words like mama, dada, banana, bath, ball, uh-oh. But he doesn’t understand some words like when I tell him no 😂 well at least I think he doesn’t understands because he laughs at me when I say no.

@Elizabeth Oh girl he definitely understands what “no” means if he laughs at you when you say it 😂 my son is the same way

My baby juts turned 15 months today! He just started to walk on his own 2 weeks ago, every child is different mama he be walking very soon and there no stopping his from there

My baby is 14 months and has been walking at around 10 months... mostly cause he absolutely HATED crawling. 🫠 he bear crawled until he was stable enough to get up on his own. Now my sisters baby, shes a couple weeks behind my baby and she still crawls. She is very unstable trying to walk. Almost like she's nervous or scared to get hurt. Don't worry momma, your little one will walk when he rest to!

@Brianna yes I feel like my little one is scared because he has fallen so many times. He has busted his lip like 5 times already 😢

I was having the same problem. My little guy just started walking a few days ago! He took his time. I started taking him to the park and he was watching the other kids and also didn't want to crawl across the wood chips and just took pff.

@Elizabeth if he had a recent burst of words he may just be busy working on language instead :)

Asked heal baby care app and sharing in case it helps:

"It's understandable to feel concerned, especially with family pressure. At 14 months, many children do start walking, but it's also normal for some to take their time. To encourage your son, you can try these two strategies:

1. Encourage cruising: Create a safe space where he can pull up on furniture and practice moving along it.
2. Use push toys: Toys that he can push while standing can help him gain confidence and balance.

Make sure to celebrate his progress, no matter how small, as this will help him feel more secure. Have you noticed any other milestones he's reached, like standing independently or showing interest in walking?"

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