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Not walking independently
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My son will be 16 months old on 28th September. He still can't walk independently. Is this delay in walking or can we wait for sometime.
He sometimes takes few steps on bed and floor independently but not walking after that just playfully crawls after taking a few steps.
He can hold and walk even can climb bed independently.
Please suggest.
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Dr. Sai Praneetha
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
I think you can wait till 18 months of age as he has initiated walking without support atleast for few steps
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you can try motivating him by keeping colorful and musical toys
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u can get the baby development assessment if he doesn't walk by 18 months of age
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
He is now able to walk with assistance.
Is he able to stand alone??
Walking alone should come by max 17 to 18 months
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Ask your pediatrician for full assessment when u go for next vaccination
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