What to do if your child walks late

Whether a child's growth and development is normal is a question that every child's family is very worried about. Children have a normal growth and development stage, and walking is an important stage of growth. Some children will enter the walking stage later due to various reasons, and parents will be anxious because they don’t know the reasons. Let’s take a look at the reasons and solutions for children walking late.

When it comes to walking, each child's situation is different. Some children have good physical development, receive early exercise and training, and can walk independently at 9 to 10 months old. Some children are born prematurely, have low weight, are poorly developed, or even suffer from rickets or other diseases, and walk slowly. Others walk slowly due to over-protection, lack of exercise, or wearing too many clothes in winter, being obese, and having difficulty moving. Generally speaking, learning to walk before 16 months is considered normal.

Of course it would be better if you could learn to walk early. Because walking not only promotes muscle development, but also increases knowledge and develops intelligence by walking around. When learning to walk, it is inevitable to fall and get hurt, and then get up and walk again. This also exercises the will, which is very important for forming a good character in children.

So, how do you teach your child to walk? In fact, the foundation for a child to learn to walk is laid before the age of one. At 3 months old, the baby learns to lift his head, cervical curvature appears, and the strength of the neck muscles is strengthened. At 6 months old, he learned to support himself with both hands, strengthened his arm muscles, and learned to sit, which resulted in the development of chest curvature. They learn to crawl at 7 to 9 months old, which strengthens their abdominal muscles. At 12 months old, the baby can stand, walk with support or alone, has lumbar curvature, and has strengthened the leg muscles. The formation of the cervical curve, thoracic curve and lumbar curve of the spine helps the body maintain balance and reduces vibration to the brain when walking and moving. Strengthening the muscles of the neck, arms and legs can support various parts of the body; while the abdominal muscles are in a connecting position, playing a role in balance and coordination. Therefore, if you want your child to learn to walk as early as possible, you must carry out the above training as early as possible.

This article introduces the reasons why children walk late and related solutions. Every child has his or her own stage of growth and development. Some children enter the walking stage earlier, while others are slower. This is because each child's development is different. Regarding children who walk late, you can rest assured if it is not because of any serious health problems.