Anyone else's LO not yet talking or walking?
My daughter is 16 months old.
She can't walk or talk yet, though she's showing some signs that these aren't that far away, fingers crossed. She was a late crawler and I feel that might have delayed other things. Is anyone else in the same boat?
What can I do to help her develop faster?
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If little one is pulling up to stand, cruising around on furniture and bearing weight on her legs, walking won’t be long now - my little boy took his time but he’s properly in drunken sailor mode now.
Words might still be brewing, but as long as she responds to her name (most the time - she’s still a toddler!), or has one or two gestures (waving, pointing, etc) or seems to understand basic instructions (give to mummy, come here, etc), you don’t need to worry just yet. Some kids just like to have something to say first. Receptive language comes before expressive language. Baby sign can be a really helpful first step and - I know I will get hate for this - but Ms. Rachel is gold. Copy what she does: narrate everything you do.
If she’s still no closer to walking or saying a few words by 18 months, then it might be time to ask for a review.
Try not to worry - some kids just take their time. My nephew didn’t say anything till he was 4 and you literally can’t shut him up now! 😂
Define talk …
My LB has just taken his first steps over Christmas ✨️ only around 4/5 steps and then straight down!
He can also say dada, nana and more recently I can hear a M sound!
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