Walking at one year old

My second child (a girl) didn't mature as fast as my first either, but you just have to realize that no two children are alike even with the same mom and dad, same prenatal diet and whatever else.  My daughter seems to want to take more time to figure things out than my first one did, she's also not talking as much as the first, but then again my son (first child) is a talk-aholic!  You can barely get a word in edgewise.  She probably just realizes she couldn't keep up with him if she tried!  If your son is pulling up on things he obviously has good motor skills, just let him be himself and don't worry about it (that's the hardest thing).  Don't let other moms get you down either, I know that can be hard too.  Just remember you love your son for who he is, not what he can or can't do.  Good Luck!

I do agree with the other two posters, that every child is different and develops differently. It's difficult to really say in that sort of situation, because you can't really compare it to another child. However, from personal experience, I would say have caution, because while it may be nothing, at the same time it could be cause for concern. Two of my younger brothers were born with the same disorder which caused them to be a little slower developmentally. One was missed, and now has speech and learning problems. The second, the doctors caught and were able to use therapy to fix the problem and now he has no trouble. Could be nothing, could be something- just be cautious and watch out for other possible signs.

As far as the walking, my friends son did not walk until he was 16 months. She herself was a late walker. My doctor always said that babies should be walking by 15 months, if not maybe it is time to start looking into things. Your son isn't quite a year. He still has plenty of time and he is pulling up on things, which is fantastic. All babies develop at different rates. And as you now know from having 2 children, you cannot compare the two because they are different. I am learning this myself. The speech will come as well. If you think there are some problems speak to your doctor. A friend had a gut feeling about her son's speech and started sending him to a speech pathologist at a year and a half and she was right. The doctor didn't push her to go but he didn't tell her not to go either. Sometimes your gut is right. As others posted, just keep watching.