Scenario 4

Discussion: Discovering Development * Module 3 Page 8 (3) Scenario 4

6/3/2016

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Scenario 4:

A 14-month-old is walking unsteadily on his own.

52 Comments

savannah young

11/5/2018 07:47:57 pm

According to Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines birth through grade 3, represents typical development for the 14 month old described.

Morgan link

11/7/2018 01:06:32 pm

Not a red flag and soumds like they are developing at the right pace so far

Zoe Rogers

11/12/2018 07:30:18 pm

This is a typical development for a child of 14 months, and I would continue to celebrate their achievement, as well as to encourage them to keep walking on their own.

Mary Lord

11/16/2018 10:49:10 am

I agree not a red flag, children grow and develop at different times, walking at 15 months is normal for some but others will walk when they are ready. He's walking, whether unsteady or not he is walking and will continue to improve as he practices. This is a naturally occurrence when a child is first attempting to walk.

Ceria Blue

11/7/2018 07:53:17 pm

At fourteen months old it is typical for a child to be unsteady like that. I would encourage them to keep striving to walk by themselves.

Ramou Singhateh

11/9/2018 12:02:58 am

Every child learns at their own pace ,A 14 month old walking on his own, is within the normal developmental range. I would act as a motivation for the child to continue to practice walking across the room, on his own. I would also offer praise and celebrate what he is doing, to help boost his confidence.
Once they start walking unsteadily you just need to encourage them more and do what you can to help them feel more comfortable in walking.

Padmaja Kondeti

11/9/2018 05:42:55 pm

Its very normal at this age.To walk steady i will help child to hold provider hand and walk or using walker will also help them.

Josephine Pleake

11/10/2018 10:30:39 pm

It's normal for a 14 month old to be a little unstable while walking. They are still developing their balance as well as their self confidence. To help them I would hold their hand when walking around but also have them walk to a staff member. This will help build their self confidence in this developing ability.

Noelle

11/11/2018 05:28:28 pm

A child who is walking unsteadily at 14 months old is nothing to be concerned about. Normal development period for walking falls within this periods. In my experience, kids don't walk unsteadily for very long, they seem to get a handle on things pretty quickly after they are able to hold their body up so, most likely within a short period of time the child will be able to balance and walk well.

Miriam Kolker

11/12/2018 01:36:58 pm

This child is developing within the typical developmental continuum. If a child around this age was not walking or pulling themselves up, that would be a red flag. Unsteadiness is very normal at 14 months as their muscles strengthen. Steady walking is expected by around age 2.

Sook Kyung Park

11/13/2018 01:52:43 pm

What if the child's walking is unsteady until 19months? Would that be considered as a red flag? just curious

Sook Kyung Park

11/13/2018 01:50:22 pm

The child in the scenario is developing within the typical developmental continuum. According to the Child Care Center Licensing Guide, it is said child who are in 12-18 months may walk without support but he or she may crawl sometimes. Which means that a 14-month-old walking unsteadily on his own is the typical developmental continuum.

Brianda Kukulka Heredia

11/13/2018 03:51:49 pm

I would praise the child for their efforts in walking. As a safety precaution I'd make sure the floor was cleared of toys or any other tripping hazard. At 14 months this is a steady development milestone.

Haley Welch

11/15/2018 07:46:19 pm

the 14 month old is on the right track to walking confidently by themselves and they are at a good age to be walking by themselves even if it's unsteady

siara

11/16/2018 11:57:36 am

not a read flag very common for a 14 month to be unsteady while walking.

Emily Repp

11/17/2018 10:33:44 pm

Not a red flag. At least he is walking.

Ebony Bell

11/18/2018 11:03:00 am

Considering most children are walking by age 12 months, a wobbly 14 month old is great. I would not consider this a red flag and celebrate the childs accomplishments with them and their family.

Jessica

11/21/2018 11:17:32 am

I feel that this child is not showing any red flags I feel like I got about 14 months old this is what children should be doing

Valerie Sweisthal

11/23/2018 01:03:04 pm

This is not a red flag the 14 month old is well within meeting this milestone. He will just need encouragement and opportunity and before you know it he will be walking steadily and running.

Michelle

11/24/2018 07:24:53 pm

A 14 month old walking unsteadily on their own is well within the normal range. I would encourage them to continue walking.

Tyler E Monica

11/24/2018 10:36:29 pm

Encourage to keep walking at this rate he will be walking fine not a red flag at all set up more stuff to walk to and set milestones.

Josie

11/25/2018 10:47:17 am

There are not red flags for 14 month old to be walking independently unstable. Allow as much opportunity for independent walking as possible. Or even introduce play materials that they may use as support as they walk to further strengthen their muscles.

Charli Glidden

11/26/2018 12:57:05 pm

I would not see this as a red flag. This child is well within the normal developmental range. I would celebrate their achievement and make time for plenty of practice with walking to improve their balance and strengthen their muscles.

Darci

11/26/2018 02:02:48 pm

I would praise and encourage progress made but I do not think this would be a red flag yet.

Alexandra Flores

11/26/2018 10:29:52 pm

This is not a red flag. This child is well within the normal developmental range. I would celebrate their achievement and make time for plenty of practice with walking to improve their balance and strengthen their muscles.

Kellan Walls

11/26/2018 11:30:46 pm

For a child in the older infant age group, this is normal behavior for them to be walking unsteadily. The fact that the child can walk even if it is unbalanced, is a milestone and can be strengthened with practice. As some have mentioned, I would provide stability with a hand in certain cases, but also give them chances to walk unsupported and improve balance. Some children at 14 months may not be walking unsupported, but I would not consider it a red flag. However, by 18 months if the child wasn't walking, I would consider it to be a red flag.

Cameron Gruensfelder

11/29/2018 11:07:10 am

The 14 month old is on track to walking and is meeting an important milestone. It is typical for the child to be unsteady. Make sure they have enough room to safely practice walking

Sumia Abdullahi

11/29/2018 03:12:36 pm

Each youngster learns at their own pace ,A multi month old strolling individually, is inside the typical formative range. I would go about as an inspiration for the tyke to keep on working on strolling over the room, all alone. I would likewise offer acclaim and celebrate what he is doing, to help support his certainty. When they begin strolling flimsily you simply need to support them progressively and do what you can to enable them to feel more good in strolling.

mercedes

11/29/2018 07:46:26 pm

at that age I feel like the child is on the right track

Nokomis

11/30/2018 12:49:06 pm

Not a red flag in my opinion. Sounds like the infant is developing at a good pace.

Jennifer Sharp

11/30/2018 02:25:28 pm

Unsteady walking at 14 months is in line with the expected progress. They need continued practice. This is not a red flag situation.

Skyler

12/1/2018 01:28:19 pm

A child at 14 months is normally walking unsteadily that is not un normal and no red flag.

Charles Shevlin

12/2/2018 03:28:01 pm

a 14 month old unsteadlily trying to walk is normal for their age rage, some other children dont learn till a little bit later in life, and thats based on that single individuals milestone timeline.

Aubri Weber

12/3/2018 03:40:31 pm

A 14 month old being able to walk unsteadily on their own is good and means they are on target for development.

SARAH SWART

12/3/2018 10:56:29 pm

This child has met his developmental milestone. and should be encouraged to keep practicing. setting motivators such as favorite toys he or she can see on a low shelf that would be eye level to his or her walking height.

Nokomis Masoner

12/4/2018 05:36:20 pm

Doesn’t sound like a red flag to me. I would tell the parents that it’s normal for this child’s age.

angela

12/5/2018 07:34:32 pm

Typically babies begin to walk right around their first birthday but starting to walk at 14 months is still meeting the developmental milestone.

Sheena Brackett

12/6/2018 12:43:01 pm

14 month old walking unsteady is normal

Eileen Doherty

12/10/2018 04:35:14 pm

This child's unsteadiness in walking at this age is not a red flag. If they are new to walking, unsteadiness is normal and with more practice the coordination and strength develop. To encourage confidence, I'd be very enthusiastic with the child and show them lots of opportunities to walk toward me or toward a favorite toy, then walk back. Children this age absolutely love that type of attention and mastery.

Krista Webb

12/11/2018 01:48:31 pm

I would not do anything at this point. This is a normal occurrence at this age.

Annie Li

12/12/2018 10:31:30 pm

Have child walk along the wall for support.

Jennie

12/17/2018 12:51:47 pm

This is typical it seems within the range. The fact that the kid is walking it a great sign! Just need to practice more.

Brandi

12/18/2018 09:32:13 am

I believe that this 14-month old is developing normally. Although the average age for a child to start walking is around 11-12 months, many factors affect when a child starts walking, such as, if the child is always picked up, instead of letting the child work out moving from one place to another on their own.

Paisliee

12/18/2018 09:16:46 pm

Having worked in a ones room I can say that this is pretty common. While some kids walk at 11 months, others don't start to even try until 13. Not everyone is the same.

lizette

12/22/2018 09:07:56 am

Not A red flag ,seems like the child is progressing and will get there eventually.

Skylar Peters

12/23/2018 09:38:27 am

I dont believe there is any red flag.

Kyla Barkley

12/23/2018 03:45:12 pm

I believe that this is normal standard behavior of a 14th month all. Children do not all follow the same guidelines it may take a child a shorter time to learn to walk unsteady and it may take another longer. That is normal

Chelsea Johnson

12/27/2018 07:53:08 pm

Walking is typical of a 14-month-old child. Infants typically begin walking between 9 and 12 months and may take a few months to walk steadily.

Heidi Ard

12/28/2018 10:10:42 am

A 14 month old walking unsteadily is not a red flag. I would continue to encourage and help him/her practice to help gain confidence and be more steady. I would also be aware and observing to make sure that the child continues to progress toward more confident walking and doesn't regress to crawling because of frustration.

Shelbie Arteaga

12/29/2018 01:36:46 pm

this is normal progress for a child of 14 months. The child is doing great and should be encouraged to keep growing. Provide positive suggestions such as leg exercises and activities that promote muscle movement in the legs.

Hannah

12/29/2018 03:29:00 pm

I feel this is normal progress of a 14 month old

Adilene Rodriguez

12/31/2018 09:53:38 am

A child that is 14 months old is considered to be a toddler according to the DEL Licensing Guidebook. Every child develops differently, some developing faster than others while some develop slower. It is important as a parent or caregiver to observe the actions and milestones the child has reached or has yet to reach. In this scenario, the child is only two months into being considered a toddler. The child is not showing any red flags at this age because he is still young; the fact that the child is walking unsteadily should not be a huge concern to the parent. This could simply mean that the child is new to this milestone and still needs time to adjust to walking. The more the child practices, the better walker he becomes. It is now up to the parents or caregivers to observe anything they feel might be odd about the way the child walks. It is very common for children who are learning to walk to be unsteady, causing them to fall a lot during the beginning phases of this milestone. The parents should continue to encourage the child to help his confidence in his ability to walk at a steadier pace, grow.

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