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Hi, I have a daughter who will PG be 4 in a few months time. The wigglyness that you are talking about is due to low muscle tone. All children with DS are very flexible and 'floppy' which is why even when walking some continue on to have physiotherapy because their walking can be a little unsteady or clumsy. The floppyness doesn' t go and you will see as he gets older and you lift him up he will probably hold his arms up and you will feel like he could slide completely through your grip, it is very different when you hold a 'normal' child because they can support themselves on you.

Of all the difficulties and sadness i have felt, the happiness, proudness and joy has been triple that. We feel the luckiest parents alive. Enjoy your nephew and marvel in everything he achieves!!!

best of luck,
Deborah

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