My toddler is 16 months old, he is 31 weeker.. (preemie).. he is not walking independently.. he only walks when we encourage him to walk between us.. is that bcos of fear? or deficiency in physical health? we are really concerned about his walking.. we have asked his pedia several times.. but he always said he can walk.. encourage him and all.. we have tried everything.. yes he prefers crawling and support walking.. what we can do now?

1 Answer

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. baby usually start crawling by the age of nine months and by the age of 10 mmmonths baby can stand with support but many times the baby may skip the milestone of crawling

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