well my son was a very fast learner on everything but walking. advanced in all his checkup to two months older in what he could do. walking was his slow point but, as what i would call it he was just lazy . he started trying just before a year and now he is 13 months. he walks everywhere but not real fast yet. but my problems is my son has a lot of noisey sound making or educational toys and his mind seems to be very frustrated. he plays with something conquers i guess whatever he seeked out to do then five mins goes to another, repeats it and then he his on his knees rocks back and forth and several time sayng girbish and then all his muscle tighten together and he throws at fit. nothing seem to satisfy him and i need ideas for things to do.
nothing seems to keep him for a while and nothing seems to make him happy and his brain is going to fast,
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take care mommies and hope ur every day is the best day with ur bundle of joy

could it be possible that he may have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? I'm not sure of the exact symptoms, and he is really young. I don't know what age they are diagnosing these kids nowadays, but I've worked in child care for a while and I've worked with a few ADD and ADHD children. It's hard for them to stay with tasks for more than a few minutes, although they can be very intelligent and very bright. I would ask your doctor about your concerns and see what he thinks. It's better to get it checked out now, while he's still young, and you never know.. it can be something develpmentally normal.

could it be possible that he may have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? I'm not sure of the exact symptoms, and he is really young. I don't know what age they are diagnosing these kids nowadays, but I've worked in child care for a while and I've worked with a few ADD and ADHD children. It's hard for them to stay with tasks for more than a few minutes, although they can be very intelligent and very bright. I would ask your doctor about your concerns and see what he thinks. It's better to get it checked out now, while he's still young, and you never know.. it can be something develpmentally normal.

thats what i thought at first but i thought he is too young

Honestly- I wouldn't even worry about it. Some babies learn quickly others don't. It doesn't mean one has a problem and the other is fine. In either aspects.

Things change with babies so quickly. One day they will have a favorite thing the next day they want nothing to do with it. My son who is 13 mos loves to bang his head on the wall. Why? Who in the heck knows. It's not hard, but he thinks it's the funniest thing to do. He just started walking after his first birthday. It took about 2 weeks for him to really walk unassisted. He gets around great now. I see him get frustrated when he can't figure something out or just when it's not what he wants.

Again, try not to worry. If it's ADD you won't really be able to tell til later. Usually kids are behind with things when they have that. He's 13 mos, imagine all the things to explore, touch, taste, play with- this huge world - things can get frustrating sometimes or just a lot of fun and exciting. My son has done the rocking thing, but he thinks its fun.

April

April

after thinking about weather my son has add start nerve racking my head. he made me wonder it this is what this world has come to because is not right and u cant figure it out this is whats wrong maybe.

I truley believe its like what u said he is young he is growing with a mind that wont stop. he wants to touch things explore. and the rocking back and forthe i read can not be called a tantrum but a frustration of the new learning.

i ve tried reading to him but it doesnt seem to be to much of a interest to him or the the little einstein viedos he dont care for them either . neither do i :) . but in min that i can read a book or teach him something i try.


HAS ANY MOMMIES TRIED CLASSES WITH THERE BABIES AND WHICH ONES WERE HELPFULL??????

My son won't really sit still either, if he does it's more of a pause. I dont think they start sitting, reading or watching a movie til they are closer to 2 yr old.

I have never tried classes. One thing I always get comments on is how well my children speak. They talked very well when they were still pretty young...while most kids their age still were hard to understand and stuff. The thing that I think works for that is that I talk to my kids...even when they are 13 mos. When we are going to the store I tell them what we are doing, talk to them in the car ride...etc. Who knows.

Good luck!

April

I have six childern. ALL of them did not walk until 15 or 16 mos. Let them learn their own way and time. Mothers who have pushed their babies to be the so called "norm" will end up with behaviour problems later. Katie

All Children Are Differant My Kids Were All Differant With Walking My 6 Year Old Daughter Was 9 Months Old When She Started Walking My First Son Was 14 Months Old And My Next Son Was 11 Months So Dont Be Worried It Will Happen When They Are Ready Lol Perrin

Maybe he needs to be around children his own age. How often does he interract with others? Where I'm from, there are plenty of places to take your children, but all cost money. I've heard that Gymboree is a good place to take them- they can interract with others, run around, jump and play in a safe environment. They also have baby sessions for the younger ones.

You should check and see what is available in your area, because it sounds as though he may just be bored being at home. I've seen children who have come into day care not knowing how to interract with others, and they are just bored out of their minds at home. But when introduced to an environment where they can play, be creative, paint, build, etc. it brings out a different side of them. There's also a program called early head start for young children who are from low-income families and it's basically a pre- preschool program. It's an alternative for those who cannot afford day care but want their children to have the interraction with other children.