My son has just turned 17 months and still isn’t walking, he can crawl, pull himself up on things & cruise along furniture. He’s also able to take a few steps if we play a game of back & fourth but gives up quite quickly.
I think he may be double jointed, I’ve spent far too long on Google & im really concerned / starting to not sleep because of it.
Has anyone had any positive outcomes?
I feel like I’m not doing enough etc 😩
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I would see the GP just to be sure everything is okay. Some babies don't walk until 18 months but after that there is concern.

I know two toddlers who recently have only learnt to walk at 20-24 months. No-one was too concerned, sometimes they just find crawling and bum shuffling faster so aren't bothered!

My friends daughter didn’t walk until almost 24 months. GP ruled out anything underlying, referred to physio. Eventually she just did it and it was due to lack of confidence, nothing physical. So best to speak to a GP and see what’s next.
Also my daughter only walked at 17 months. Good luck 👍

You can mention it to your HV but he's got a method of getting around and can bare weight on his legs so I imagine he'll get there one day!

My niece didn’t walk until she was 22 months! She’s now 11 years old and is the most sporty person ever. Maybe just check in with the HV to make sure. Even though it was years ago the HV told my sister that they weren’t too concerned and my niece could weight bare and she could get around how she wanted to

I’d speak to the GP (rather than HV as it can be taken more seriously and be sorted quicker) as support may be needed - whether that’s physio or referrals for tests. Always best to check rather than leaving it