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Baby walking
Hello Doctor,
My baby boy has completed 16 months he is not walking independent yet he started is cruising from last month. Is there any problems with late walking.im very much tensed because other kid with his age are already walking.please suggest how can I go help him walking. I'm massaging his legs everyday with oil.
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No worries..baby can walk by 18 months of age...
Walk him with support then gradually without support...
Other development milestones history requires...
You can give calcium supplement if not given yet...
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continue oil massage..
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consult online if requires...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required.
Was his other development normal?
You can wait till 18 months to walk . Nothing to worry
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