Scenario 4

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

6/3/2016

15 Comments

Go Back

Scenario 4:

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

15 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.

Required Assignment

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

Leave a Reply.