How can i strengthen my 11 month old daughters legs so she will walk?!
Question: My daughter is 11 months old and still not crawling or walking.. her doctor suggested a pt to help.. is there any excercises i can do at home with her to help strengthen her legs?
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yes, there is. i had that problem when i was little because i was born with weak hip sockets. anyway, lay her on her back with her body staight, lift her legs from the floor and begin to move them as if she's walking. this will help her to get the right movements going. however if she can't move her legs at all by herself, then you need to let her doctor know this, for there might be something seriously wrong. anyway, try moving the legs in circular motions, to lossen up the hips, but be sure to do it gently. if you do it too hard you could pull the joints out if place. also, try standing her up with you holding her and move her legs one in front of the other so that she can get used to having her own weight on her legs this will help to stenghten them. i wish i could be of more help. good luck to you both. and mom, given time i'm sure it'll all end find. my best wishes to you, and keep your faith high. baby's have a way of telling how much you believe, ect. in them.
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Have you tried a walker or those bouncy swings that you hang from a doorway?
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hope u breast fed her.
I would try a bouncy seat or walker but also I would try holding her up to keep her balance to make her walk she will walk when shes ready though you cant rush them any
by holding her at the waist, stand her on her two feet and let her try to support her own weight and ballance. Pick her up and set her back down and let her catch her weight and stand her self up from a bent leg position. Walkers build leg muscles but they don't really develope a natural walking motion.
Ooo i congradulate you ondaughter to staqrt off with
also i think you should move it for her for a while, like massage it and use those sqating things and take her to the parks alot
What? That's crazy - I have friends who have 3 boys and NONE Of them walked before 15 months. I wouldn't worry just yet, but do keep working with her. From a sitting position, have her grab onto your hands and gently pull her up - her natural reaction should be to move toward you. Make it a game, and her legs will strengthen. I'd also get a second opinion before you go get a specialist. Some kids don't crawl until they're a year old.
It's good at this age, though, to make sure that you're helping them spend time up on their legs. An exersaucer works well, especially the Evenflo one because the seat is quite bouncy. Bouncing builds those little leggies up! Good luck!
If she pushes up on her legs at all try holding her and helping her do this repeatively. a walker where her feet touch the floor may stimulate a reflex reaction to stand. Good luck and God Bless!
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do like i did, and stand her up on ur knees but hold on to her waist, let her bounce, or move around as she pleases.but sordof let go a little bit. keep doin this, she will at least be standing on her own.
Let the PT show you the exercises and how to do them. Young legs and joints are still forming and you could hurt them without meaning to. Once you know the exercises and how to do them you can continue at home with her and recheck with PT for additional exercises as she becomes stronger. They will be able to monitor growth and development. If the doctor is recommending PT there must be a reason he wants her seen.
If there are no other problems keeping her from walking [medical or physical abnormality] don't worry, she'll walk as soon as she is ready. And then you will have to chase her everywhere! But the bouncy hanging door swings look like fun. I think one is called 'Johnny Jump-Up'.:)
hmm is her development normal otherwise? and did the doc say pt because you are anxious or because he/she is concerned? rule of thumb with kids is although there's a basic timetable, each one is unique and will develop at their own rate, so I'd say unless the doctor feels she's in trouble you probably shouldn't force her. On that note, I'm sure I'd be feeling the same way as you, wanting the best and making sure she's "normal." Walkers are good or the bouncy thing like someone suggested, or maybe push against her foot and see if she will push back, that would help strengthen her legs. Good luck, I'm sure she'll be just fine.
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You need to see the Physical Therapist like your doctor suggested. They will let you know what at home exercises you should do, if any.
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