I have a eighteen month old son, he is premature and he is still not walking yet and I don't know what to do.

He takes one or two steps but he does not stand up straight are there any special walking shoes available for his case. He has a walker, but this does not seem to help him.

I have a eighteen month old son, he is premature and he is still not walking yet and I don't know what to do.
My son was 3.5 months premature. The first thing I would suggest is read the link below and throw out the baby walker!


The link is for BLISS, the premature baby charity in the UK. It is excellent and gives great up to date advice.





My son was about 19 months when he first began walking. He spent loads of time just lying on the floor and exploring his world and I think this really helped him. Don't worry, it will come. For premmies everything just happens that wee bit later. My son is 3 now, healthy happy and doing very very well.





Just spend loads of time with him in play, singing talking etc. I am sure he will be fine.





Your son should be having medical follow up for some time, including physiotherapy. Talk to them about your concerns, but honestly just be patient.
Reply:Thanks, glad I could be of help. If you want to talk further, just email me through Yahoo. It can be a lonely and worrying time being the mother of a premature baby. Other mothers with term babies just can't understand. Report It

Reply:You might ask Shriners hospital to see him. It is free medical care and they have the reputation of having the best orthopedic doctors anywhere. My daughter also had problems walking. At Shriners they found she had misformed hips. At first there was a question about how much normal walking ability she would have, but by the time she was in jr. high and because of their help she missed a state qualiftying track time by less than 2 seconds. What a miracle! It might be worth a call (they may even be having a screening in your area sometime soon). You can find the Shriner's hospital closest to you at their website.
Reply:I really think you should take him to see a physical therapist. He may need medical help. That said, a woman had a child who could not walk and they started "walking" for her moving her legs on a tread mill, -she was belted in a little seat...- and bicycle style on the floor and she started learning to walk after not walking for 6 years- so there is a lot of hope and promise going to a PT.





Good luck!!
Reply:GET RID OF THE WALKER,NOW. They cause hip problems and delay learning to walk. Next, contact the Early Intervention program in your area-assuming you are in the US. This is a free program available to everyone. You need to have your child evaluated. Try the Health Dept. for for information on how to access the program.



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