Patient's question:
A one-year-old and two-month-old baby hasn't learned to walk yet. They can stand alone for a few seconds, but when holding onto the sofa, they have to lift their heels. They don't like standing and will crawl down if they have to walk. Why haven't they learned to walk yet?Doctor's answer:
Each stage of early childhood development is different. There is no need to worry. Some young parents, eager to raise their children, always want to teach them to walk as early as possible, starting when the baby is only 7 to 8 months old. Generally speaking, it is very harmful to the physical and mental development of the child to let them walk too early. It is necessary to follow the natural growth and development of the child and provide appropriate additional training at the right time. Under normal circumstances, a 6-month-old child can jump by themselves, sit by themselves for a short while, and take steps with support under the armpits; by the time they are 7 months old, the child has already started to crawl.