[Gabe'sMummy]

I posted a while back because my son was not doing much more than a 5/6 month old - this is continuing.

I had him evaluated by a very nice ped and she said it is not time to worry yet - but alarm bells are ringing for me.

He is 11 months. He does not:
-crawl, move
-pull up to sitting (from either on stomach or back)
-pull up to standing

I know this is not necessarily a concern itself but he seems to have zero strength in his arms - he can't even push himself up on them. If he happens to fall forward from the sitting position (he's been sitting unaided since 8 months), he gets stuck on his head with his bum in the air and moans to be sat back up.

He loves to stand while holding my hands, but is so, so wobbly and cannot take steps.

In all other areas of development he seems to excel.

I am fed up of family telling me I am overprotective and "he'll do it when he's ready". I'm sure there must be something wrong...He is like no 11 month old I have met before (he's more gorgeous, of course

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[GardenStream]

Does he use his arms and hands? Does he reach for things, can he pick them up?

 

[nextcommercial]

Honestly, if mama thinks there is something wrong, then there probably is.

It does sound like it could be low muscle tone. If that's the case, time usually helps. But, you might want to keep trying different things to get him to use his arms.

Try a real walker (if you don't have stairs) and he will have to support himself differently to get the walker to move. It takes his whole body to move those things.. not just his legs.

 

[Delicateflower]

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Originally Posted by nextcommercial Honestly, if mama thinks there is something wrong, then there probably is.

If you're worried, then have him assessed.

 

[chase_mommy]

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Originally Posted by Gabe'sMummy I am fed up of family telling me I am overprotective and "he'll do it when he's ready". I'm sure there must be something wrong...He is like no 11 month old I have met before (he's more gorgeous, of course )

I dont know what you want me to say with a comment like that other than what PP's have said about getting him checked out.

However, my DD was in the same boat at 11 months. Now nearing 13 months she is doing better. She doesn't crawl but she butt hops (and is very good at it). She started to do the butt hop at around 12 months. If she falls over she still can't get herself up in a sitting position, she just lays there and cries. She still doesn't pull up into a standing position but she is starting to pull up onto her knees. When we try to help her walk, she is still a little wobbly and tries to sit down but its much better than a few months ago. She still refuses to roll over back to belly and has only rolled belly to back on a select few occasions. Im not concerned about her at all. I think she is just doing things on her own time. For what its worth, I do have a son who has developmental issues and he developed right on track or faster than his peers until he was three.

 

[gkb2215]

Is there an Infant & Toddler program through your county's school system or Health & Human Services? Some states and counties offer early intervention that includes an evaluation for developmental delays. It may be something to look in to, if you want to get a second opinion.

 

[Marcimama]

Two thoughts...
- Neither of my kiddos stood or pulled up or "cruised" until they were 13+ months.
- My dd didn't walk until 18 mon.

However, I do believe that if your intuition is telling your something is wrong I would get it checked out.

Is he reaching, babbling, have good trunk and head control?
Hugs.

 

[Sweet Peak]

Hugs mama. I am in agreement about the intuition thing.
You can always be referrd to a developmental ped if you are worried.
I worry all the time-about everything!!

 

[calpurnia]

when did the ped say it would be time to worry?

 

[WyattsMom2008]

The lack of upper body strength would worry me, too. I agree with the pp would recommend getting an assessment. Your ped should be able to refer you to a free early intervention specialist who works in your county. If there's nothing wrong, then you can ease your mind. If there's something wrong, then you can do something about it such as physical therapy.

 

[bluehairedwoman]

Hi, first big hugs- i'm sure you are very concerned.

second, one of my personal pet peeves is healthcare professionals (especially children's practitioners) recommending 'waiting and seeing what happens'.

if you are at all concerned and suspect that something is wrong, get him checked out. he can be evaluated through an early intervention program. there is nothing to lose. if he ends up qualifying for services, he can get free PT/OT (at least in my state- check what your EIP provides). if he is deemed to be within normal ranges for physical development/milestones, then you've gained peace of mind. it's a win-win.

good luck, mama!

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