Wow! Today a well-respected English newspaper introduced Xavier King to the world – a baby who could walk a least six feet without any support or aid.
Mary and David King of Cambridge in the UK knew that their son Xavier was a fast learner, nevertheless, they were astonished when their infant at barely six months began to walk. He could sit, unsupported at the age of three months when most babies are still figuring out how to roll over.
While delighted with their son’s extraordinary progress it doesn’t come without some problems as the couple have had to start baby-proofing the house much earlier than anticipated.
Consultant pediatrician Dr Martin Ward Platt said that while this was extremely uncommon it is statistically likely to happen from time to time. A more realistic guide to the walking milestone can be found here at the Baby Center.
I thought Holly was quick off the mark walking at ten months. Will, ever the laid back one, took his time and didn’t really take off properly until about fourteen months. What did your babies do? Do we imbue these milestones with too much significance ? After all by the time they’re twenty it won’t seem such a big deal will it?
