If your baby still can't walk at one year old, do you know what to do?

Under normal circumstances, children will start to stand and learn to walk when they are one year old, but if the baby does not have this ability at this time, parents do not need to be too anxious. It may be because the child is developing late. In addition, you can go to the hospital for a physical examination to understand the child’s physical development.

1. First of all, the baby must learn to walk, and the baby's muscles must reach a certain strength to support the baby's body, so that the baby can master the body's balance. Also, every baby has a different personality. Some babies are gentle and cautious. They are unwilling to walk, or are afraid of falling, and refuse to let go of their parents' hands. This is the case with most babies. Sometimes they can obviously walk a few steps by themselves, but they just don't dare to. Therefore, babies with this personality can walk relatively late. Some babies are lively and active by nature. When they are 8 or 9 months old, they refuse to stay in their parents' arms. They like their parents to hold their armpits and take steps. Babies with this personality can often walk alone when they are 1 year old.

2. Children who walk late are slow and cautious in the process of crawling → standing with support → standing alone → walking, developing at their own pace. When they are finally able to walk, they will be able to walk well. Some babies are often held by their parents and have few opportunities to practice exercises on the ground, so they learn to walk later. Therefore, parents should often support the baby's armpits and let the baby practice on the ground when the baby is 8 or 9 months old! When they can stand with support, let them practice slowly by themselves on the ground. Don't keep them on the bed or in your arms all day. Body shape also seems to be one of the factors that affect whether a baby starts walking. Thinner babies seem to walk earlier.

3. One of the reasons why babies walk late may be calcium deficiency. Some babies get less calcium supplement. From walking with support to walking independently, the lower limb bones need to bear a lot of body weight. Therefore, it is very important for babies to consume a balanced amount of nutrients and calcium during walking. If these two are missing, the baby's legs will easily become deformed.

4. Some parents may wonder whether their baby’s late walking is an intellectual problem. Although learning to walk is a very meaningful thing, it does not mean that babies who walk early have higher intelligence levels than babies who walk late. However, it is best for babies to learn to walk no later than 1 and a half years old. The baby can walk now, and adults need to pay attention to the baby's walking safety, preventing the baby from falling or hitting sharp objects. Protecting the baby from accidental injuries is also an indispensable task during this period.