Patient's question:
My baby is already 13 months old, and up until now, he still cannot walk. His feet are very weak, as if he lacks the strength, and he can only walk with support. Otherwise, he just stays on his stomach. Some children in other families start walking at 9 to 10 months, but my baby still hasn't.What kind of help I need: I want to know if my baby's inability to walk is due to a medical condition. What kind of tests should be done?
Doctor's answer:
1 year and three months old, still never walks, feet are very weak, as if lacking strength, needs to be supported to walk, otherwise he just keeps crawling. The time when babies start standing and walking varies greatly. Some babies can already take steps while holding on at 9 months, while others may not start until around 14-15 months or even later. The child's condition needs to be carefully examined at the hospital's pediatric department, have a brain MRI to rule out the possibility of cerebral palsy. Pay attention to the child's intellectual and language development. Delays require early comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation training.