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You can hardly wait to see your little one take their first steps. It is a big and important milestone in your baby’s development and you have heard all about those precious moments from your relatives and friends! You have your camera in hand and are all set to capture those dear moments. Surely, watching your baby take their first steps is an exhilarating experience. But what are the indications that you should look out for to know that your baby will walk soon? This, and a lot more below!
Typically, children begin to walk anytime between 9 and 18 months of age. Walking is a major developmental milestone after crawling. However, since every child is different, some may skip the crawling stage altogether after sitting upright and learn to walk directly, while some may take a while before gaining enough confidence to take those valuable first steps. Strong upper body muscles that develop in during the first 3-5 months, the leg strength that they gain from ages 5 months to 7 months, and the neck strength, head control, balance and coordination that builds up from 6 to 9 months, all work in tandem to help your little step ahead and become an adept walker!
Below are some specific and pointed indications that your baby will walk soon:
There are some ways in which you can encourage your child to walk:
Report instances where your baby falls excessively, their legs seem stiff, and they stumble increasingly over one side to your pediatrician. Developmental delays point to different causes which are best treated as early as you can imagine.
As a parent, you shoulder a big responsibility of building your child’s self-confidence and helping them overcome their fears and apprehensions. Hugs, kisses, claps, words of praise and encouragement, and evading comparison of your baby with others can do wonders for your little precious walker!
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