14 month old not walking yet...

[Raine9]

Okay, my 14 month old son is not walking yet.  I'm getting a little nervous.  His pediatrician said that it's okay as long as he's crawling and working his leg muscles.  He can do everything else.  He can walk while holding on to something and pull himself up and stand with support.  

So I was just wondering how common is this?

[Lacyjane]

This is very common! Babies in my family are very advanced phiscally, so when my son didn't walk until the end of his tenth month my family was concerned. But my doc says babies on average walk around 12-16 months!!! So you fine! He'll be walking in no time. and then you'll be saying PLEASE stay in one place!!! LOL

[Cleveland Mom]

The outer limit for the walking milestone is 18 months, most walk by 15 months.  He'll be on two feet before you know it!  Best wishes...

[RockRose]

Raine,  if EVERYTHING else is fine,  he seems socially okay,  he is doing the things with his hands and voice he should be doing,  not to worry.

If he seems happy,  and your pediatrician has noticed his bench marks have all been on time,  he sounds okay.

I've lived right  here all my kids lives,  and I've seen kids grow up,  and I will say that babies who all seemed normal and on-target- those who walked significantly early (at 7 to 11 months)  are the ones who haven't turned out very well at high school graduation time,  and those who walked on time or a small bit late have turned out better.

Just my observation.  

[Trialanderror]

That`s an interesting observation, RR. I heard that infants who are more physical and anxious to try out new movements are initially less interested in cognitive development and vice versa. So maybe that has a tiny bit of impact on grades later on...who knows. My son was definitely a late walker but an early talker.
There is also the theory that many babies today have a larger birth weight and larger heads than it used to be and given the fact that most of them now sleep on their back, many will roll over and crawl later than was perceived normal before, thus pushing the ability for walking further away too. Just theories but no reason to worry for Raine9.

[Raine9]

THANK YOU ALL for your responses.  

I had an amniocentesis, so I know there's nothing wrong in the chromosome department.  I will be patient and positive.    

Wish everyone a safe and fun 4th!