Another question on kid's development. As you all know, my son turned 1 last week. But he is yet to stand on his own. He stands with support for couple of minutes but I was told that he should stand without support by now. During the development assessment, they told us that we need to give him lot of practice for standing. I am making him stand with support whenever I am at home but I am not sure if that's sufficient. I am worried about this. My MIL keeps telling in a sarcastic tone that all other kids his age are walking and this kid is not even standing. When I hear that, I feel very bad.
He was sick for the first 4 months. His birth weight was 3.27 Kgs but he reached 4 Kg only after 4 months. He was affected with Urinary infection twice in 3 months. He was given lot of antibiotics and with the help of the paed and GOD's grace, he is now in the normal weight range. Right now, my only worry is that he is not walking / standing. Anyone else faced similar problem? How did you resolve it? What should I do to help him to stand / walk?
Hey Amritha..just dont compare him with other kids ok...some kids take time to talk and walk..But keep giving him practice..try to hold both his hands and make him walk...Nothing to worry....
my daughter started to walk only when she was in her 14 month.just dont worry. thallu vandi made of wood helped a lot.just try getting one and make him to walk using that.he will pick up walking soon..
do not worry, Amirtha..I am mother of twins and both of them did not talk till they were 1 yr..but then one started walking completing 13 months n another 14th...Do not compare n feel bad..they will just start walking when they are confident about it..
Each kid are different ma. I know a doctor friend who started walking only when he was two .. so just dont worry. whenever you get time take him outside (with a soft shoe ) & make him hold you & walk . ( dont try this when your MIL is around , as you are not able to feel comfortable with her comments ..) nearby if any park is there take him & make him see all kids walking & playing , with his age group kids doing funny things he will pickup very fast ..
Doctors sometime talk greek in telling the right things & right exercise for the right age ... dont bother to take in to your mind ok .. next month put a blog on how much trouble he gives you by running all around the house . ok ...
Thanks moms for all the assuring words. I always believe I am giving my best to my kid. But sometimes, when people like my MIL pass some comments like these, I feel as if I am not giving my time for my kid. Have to start practising to ignore other's comments. Let's see
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