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07.26.08, 15:43 PM Newborn
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have a 4 month old- he is not able to support himself wi=hen he puts legs down- is this normal? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Newborn 07.26.08, 03:43 PM Flag
 

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You mean bear weight on his legs while held standing? I think it's normal for babies to buckle their knees at 4 mos and that bearing weight comes later ~ 5-6 mos. Do you hold DB standing a lot? If not, then he hasn't really had enough practice to strengthen his leg muscles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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/thanks so much- yes, he cannot really bear weight. I am trying to hold him standing more so he gets strength and practice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Bizarre response, babies do not need to "practice" bearing weight on their legs. They will develop the strength, coordination and balance when it is time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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How so? They do need to push against something with their feet so that they can eventually begin standing. They can also lie on their backs and kick a toy with their feet or you can apply resistance to their feet when they are doing tummy time. If they never use their muscles in this fashion then why should they all of a sudden be expected to do it when it is time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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Well millions of years of evolution is how. babies do not go from being swaddled to walking - there are multiple steps of development that naturally generate the skills they will need. You do not need a set of special exercises, a class or even a p/t/ trainer to get you baby ready for walking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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A lot of babies now skip the crawling stage because they do not spend time on their tummies because of the "back to sleep" rule, plus they are always sat in car seats, bouncy seats and swings. I am not promoting that the child needs to be prepped for walking, simply stating that if they are placed in different positions, they will naturally explore their new surroundings and at the same time, build their muscle strength. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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