Many parents might be surprised by how quickly their child seems to progress from crawling to running and climbing. However, the development of gross motor skills spans a broad spectrum of normal, meaning it’s typical for a baby to start walking around 9 months and explore other modes of movement by 14 months.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the usual age range for a baby to start walking is between 12 to 18 months. It’s common for babies to take their first independent steps around their first birthday and to be walking on their own by 18 months. Before walking, babies typically go through various stages, starting with rolling and progressing to crawling. They even learn to push up from the ground, laying the groundwork for future mobility.
Each new motor skill your child develops is a step toward independent walking. This journey involves gaining core strength, learning to bear weight, and mastering the coordination of limb movements.
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