What counts as walking for a baby?
Dalton Metz
2025-06-25 23:43:29
Count answers: 10
The ‘sitting up all on my own’ stage When baby can sit up without the help of a cushion or prop, they’ve taken their first ‘step’ to walking.
The ‘crawling on my hands and knees’ stage The most important thing for baby to do at the crawling stage is learn to move their arms and legs at the same time.
A crucial skill when it comes to walking.
The ‘pulling myself up’ stage As baby becomes stronger and more curious, they’ll start pulling themselves up using the sofa, a coffee table or even your legs.
This is when you can start working on balance and getting them familiar with the standing position.
The ‘walking with help’ stage As baby starts to pull themselves up and gain balance while holding your hands, help them take a few steps.
The ‘check me out I’m cruising’ stage Cruising is when baby starts using walls and furniture to get around.
Some babies prefer to crawl and may do a funny crawly walk before they are properly up and walking or, depending on the baby, up and running.
The ‘walking, stumbling and bumbling’ stage It may take a few stumbles before they’re really on the move.
Some babies bottom-shuffle early and walk late, others crawl and then walk, and some miss out crawling completely.
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