Eldon Broady

Why is My 2-year-old Toddler Not Walking?

Congratulations! You've made it to the toddler years of motherhood! Okay, be honest. How many times in the past several years have you Googled phrases like "toddler tips" for support? Whether it was once (Who are you, Superwoman?) or 100 (You are not alone in your struggle!) you've hopefully been able to tap into helpful resources that inspire and encourage you in your motherhood journey.

Some Toddler Tips Issues are More Serious than Others

There's a big difference between wondering how to get your toddler to stop whizzing Cheerios across the dining room and worrying why your 2-year-old has not started to walk yet. Celebrating your child's milestones in development is one of the greatest joys of motherhood. No two toddlers are exactly the same. Your sister's baby may not have been able to sit unassisted for seven months, but your child may have reached this milestone a lot sooner.

Your pediatrician is a wealth of information when it comes to toddler tips. If you're concerned about a specific issue, it's always best to discuss it with your child's doctor, especially to rule out developmental problems or underlying health concerns.

Toddlers Toddle, So Why Doesn't Yours?

If your toddler isn't walking by age two, it isn't necessarily cause for alarm. Then again, it also doesn't necessarily mean there isn't a health concern. Most pediatric experts agree that timing isn't as important as quality and progression of movement. If your child has celebrated birthday number two but isn't walking, ask yourself these questions:

• Does my toddler crawl actively?
• Have I witnessed progression in his or her development?
• Does my child seem stiff or have floppy muscle tone?
• Was my child born prematurely?

Symptoms of rigidness or lack of muscle tone often signify an underlying health concern, such as cerebral palsy or Down's Syndrome. If your child was born prematurely, it is reasonable to expect developmental delays. Just when you think your toddler may never learn to walk, he or she might surprise you!

Be a Proactive Momma

The best toddler tips you can receive are to closely monitor your child's development and never hesitate to reach out for additional support if you are worried about a specific issue. You and your support team can help your toddler thrive!

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Eldon Broady writes about a social networking app connecting women across fertility and motherhood. You can find his thoughts at apps new moms blog. Check out this website to learn more about a moms community app.