Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 My son Mo was born with bi cf. He's now 17 months and not walking yet without suport. He cruises beautifully and walks all over with a walker or holding my hands. But he won't walk if he's not holding on to anything. he also doesn't stand yet without support.We were by our ortho. 3 weeks ago and he said he has loose ligaments which will tighten over time. Our physical therapist thinks he's strong enough to walk and doesn't understand why he isn't. The pt just put him in real shoes during the day, thinking it may give him more support that he needs. Anyone have this? AS a clubfoot mom, you all probably understand, all you want is to see your child walking, and I'm getting a little anxious. Any advice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 , There is a poll in the polls section that has the responses to when people's clubfoot kids started walking- and I think there's one for non-clubfoot siblings too. I know lots of non-clubfoot kids who weren't walking at 17-24 mo old....then just started doing it. Try not to worry about it. If he's cruising and walking with a walker or holding onto hands, then it sounds like he's just fine....just not ready to venture out unassisted yet! I know the fact that he has CF makes you extra nervous (we all can relate to that), but I'm guessing that soon enough he'll decide to start walking alone and then you'll be chasing him all over! I hope the numbers in the polls help give you some reassurance that Mo is just a late walker and nothing " physical " is wrong. Hugs to you! & (3-16-00) left clubfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 , There is a poll in the polls section that has the responses to when people's clubfoot kids started walking- and I think there's one for non-clubfoot siblings too. I know lots of non-clubfoot kids who weren't walking at 17-24 mo old....then just started doing it. Try not to worry about it. If he's cruising and walking with a walker or holding onto hands, then it sounds like he's just fine....just not ready to venture out unassisted yet! I know the fact that he has CF makes you extra nervous (we all can relate to that), but I'm guessing that soon enough he'll decide to start walking alone and then you'll be chasing him all over! I hope the numbers in the polls help give you some reassurance that Mo is just a late walker and nothing " physical " is wrong. Hugs to you! & (3-16-00) left clubfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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