u/Economy_Goal_799

My daughter is 21 months and can’t walk or stand independently. Doesn’t crouch down to pick up toys and can’t walk holding 1 hand. She can pull to stand and cruises a ton while holding furniture or her walker. She can walk when we hold both hands. She has low muscle tone and hyper mobility. She’s been in PT since 18 months. She’s seen an ortho who did a hip xray that was normal. We’re waiting on neurology blood work to come back with results.

She was born at 36 weeks at only 4 pounds 13 ounces. She hated tummy time and would cry every time until she was 4 months+. She’s hit all other milestones timely and has been pulling to stand since 11 months. However, that’s where it’s stalled. She’s also very chatty, says almost 200 words and makes full 3-4 word sentences. She’s very social and so bright. I have no concerns in that aspect of development.

Beyond her hyper mobile joints and low tone,she’s extremely cautious and very anxious when she feels unsupported for even 1 second. I’m trying to figure out what more i can do to support her ? Are there any other specialists that she needs to see?

I’m just super worried that she will never walk independently. I just need some advice and encouragement. I want to hear about success stories with your late walkers.

My daughter is 21 months and can’t walk or stand independently. Doesn’t crouch down to pick up toys and can’t walk holding 1 hand. She can pull to stand and cruises a ton while holding furniture or her walker. She can walk when we hold both hands. She has low muscle tone and hyper mobility. She’s been in PT since 18 months. She’s seen an ortho who did a hip xray that was normal. We’re waiting on neurology blood work to come back with results.

She was born at 36 weeks at only 4 pounds 13 ounces. She hated tummy time and would cry every time until she was 4 months+. She’s hit all other milestones timely and has been pulling to stand since 11 months. However, that’s where it’s stalled. She’s also very chatty, says almost 200 words and makes full 3-4 word sentences. She’s very social and so bright. I have no concerns in that aspect of development.

Beyond her hyper mobile joints and low tone,she’s extremely cautious and very anxious when she feels unsupported for even 1 second. I’m trying to figure out what more i can do to support her ? Are there any other specialists that she needs to see?

I’m just super worried that she will never walk independently. I just need some advice and encouragement. I want to hear about success stories with your late walkers.