Question
Is a 16-month-old baby not walking yet a sign of developmental delay due to rickets?
Answer
The time it takes for each child to learn to walk varies, with the latest typically around the age of two. If your baby’s progress in learning to walk is behind, it’s recommended to take them to the hospital for a check-up to see if their delay is due to a calcium deficiency causing rickets. Children with rickets may not only walk later and talk later, but also may not want to walk for long once they learn to walk due to weak legs. It’s advisable for parents to take their child to the hospital for further examination to determine if there is rickets or other related issues.