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makes me so angry that people havnt noticed yet that no matter how long it takes babies to get to the walking/talking all singing all dancing stage they all eventually get there

my cousin didnt walk to 15 months and since he started walking he's not stopped and didnt go through a majorly unstable stage a lot of early walkers do i started walking at 9 months and i dont see the difference its made to my life! its hardly something to put on the cv xx

 

[Faerie]

I think my favourite was from my Mum at 7 months "hasn't she got teeth yet? Aren't you worried, maybe you should go to the Dr?!"

And what was he meant to do about it exactly??

It really isn't it a race, she will get there.
x

 

[Faerie]

BTW Sofia just started walking a couple of weeks ago. She literally went from me thinking she wasn't going to do it any time soon to standing up and going.

 

[rosie272]

I'm only learning now to totally ignore the comments from people about Charlie's walking (or lack of) it but it was getting me down too - Charlie is bum shuffling around at the speed of light but not attempting to pull himself up or even try and walk.. I never used a babywalker for him cos I don't have the room for one but when he used one at nursery he just sat in it and never tried walking!! I'm the same as you with the encouragement - just keep them trying and as everyone else has said, they'll do it in their own time.. On the plus side my HV was quite impressed with his verbal developement and said he must be concentrating on this for now rather than the walking so I've stopped listening to fools and worrying about it I just tell them it's not a competition - ALL babies are different

 

[Faerie]

I'm only learning now to totally ignore the comments from people about Charlie's walking (or lack of) it but it was getting me down too - Charlie is bum shuffling around at the speed of light but not attempting to pull himself up or even try and walk.. I never used a babywalker for him cos I don't have the room for one but when he used one at nursery he just sat in it and never tried walking!! I'm the same as you with the encouragement - just keep them trying and as everyone else has said, they'll do it in their own time.. On the plus side my HV was quite impressed with his verbal developement and said he must be concentrating on this for now rather than the walking so I've stopped listening to fools and worrying about it I just tell them it's not a competition - ALL babies are different

Sofia was a bum shuffler too hun - she still uses it now if she wants to make a quick getaway! Or if she's not confident in her surroundings.

Her speech was also advanced.

 

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[Mum2b_Claire]

Ruby isn't walking, at 16 months. she has taken a few unaided steps but has no interest in walking whatsoever. She will do it when she wants to! She's concentrating on her talking for definite, she has approx 30 words

 

[Buffy71]

You should say "she's too clever solving the complex mathematics problems I set her each morning to even have time to think about walking". Just watch their confused expression, smile benignly... And change the subject.

Really honey do NOT worry - she will be running rings around you in her own good time - they all progress to do different things in their own time. I'm VERY impressed she can use the spoon properly. H will take it preloaded and shove it in her mouth (ish) then waves it like a flag and flicks the rest everywhere. I can't wait until she can do it properly. Go your lo for doing it properly! I wish H would stop trying to flippin walk all the time - it's crippling my back! She's fast at that, but isn't clapping or blowing kisses which is the "textbook" milestone for her age.

Don't take any notice - babies can't read - they don't know that some "expert" said they should be doing such and such - they do it when they feel like it.

Xxxxx

 

[RJsMum]

Honestly, the only time to start really worrying about milestones is when the GP/paediatrician says something. Otherwise ignore everyone else.

Every baby is different.

 

[CharlieP]

People are so annoying - they all seem to forget that everyone is walking/talking doing the same things at 18 and then who gives a shit what age they started walking at...It must be so hard to ignore them, but hope you can...its defo not a reflection on your parenting skills, and shame on anyone who is stupid enough to think it is!

chin up chicken, xx

 

[fairydreams]

I have just about had enough of people saying to me 'She isn't even standing yet? Well so-and-so-some-relative-or-whatever has been standing up since 4 months!'

I am so ready to smack someone I swear!

All I have had since she has been born is people say oh my blah blah is this and that why is it all some people do is bloody compare lo's?

I am so upset and angry, just tired of it. I am fine until someone says they are surprised she isn't walking/standing because she is nearly 14 months now, she WILL NOT stand, she HATES it. It p's me off when people think this is the mum's fault they are not doing something. WTF am I suppose to do if she won't do it? All I can do is encourage her.

I am in tears and worried that this isn't normal I wish people would keep opinions to themselves. What do you say when someone asks you this? I feel like saying f*** off and mind your own business.

I have Italiticised what I think you should say, a few of them choice words said to said people should warn them off ....just realised it didnt work but the end sentence sounds just fine!

you are a brilliant mum hunni, and she will do it when she is ready and I know it's cliche but it's true, if your child dont like having to something or having to eat something for example they WONT do it, simple as.

you arent doing anything wrong hun and are doing everything you should, my dd didnt start moving around til late and my hv then said they only start worrying once the child gets to 2 and lacks some motor skills but I can assure you she will probably be running rings round you by this xmas.....literally! lol

sending you a great big

fairydreams