Question
My baby is 13 months old and still can’t walk independently; they can only stand with support and take a few steps while holding on. They haven’t been able to stand or walk on their own, and they only have four teeth. We feed them three meals of congee and two meals of milk powder every day, and also supplement vitamins AD and fish oil bought from Hong Kong. Why hasn’t he grown new teeth or started walking independently yet? Is this normal?
Answer
Baby growth and development rates vary from child to child, with some reaching certain developmental milestones earlier or later than others. If a baby hasn’t yet accumulated enough strength to walk independently, they will naturally begin to walk when they are ready. In the meantime, parents can provide appropriate assistance, such as supporting the baby’s armpits for short periods to help them walk.