“There is nobody as brave as a baby taking his/her first non-stop 5 steps alone from Mummy’s hand to daddy’s hand … trust me on that “— Sameh Elsayed
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At What Age Does a Child Typically Take Their First Steps?
Most babies take their first steps between the ages of 9 and 12 months and are walking well by the time they’re 14 or 15 months old.
How Do Babies Learn to Take Those First Steps?
At 9 or 10 months, your baby will begin to figure out how to bend their knees and how to sit after standing.
After mastering the standing position, at about 12 months, your baby will start to cruise, moving from one piece of furniture to the next for support. They may even be able to let go of furniture or your hand and stand without support.
About this same time, your baby will probably begin take steps when held in a walking position. They may even walk while gripping your hand, though your baby likely won’t take their first steps alone for at least a few more weeks.
At 12 months, many toddlers are walking on their own – even if unsteadily.
How Can You Encourage Those First Steps?
As your baby learns to pull themselves up to a standing position, they may need some help figuring out how to get back down again. Don’t just pick up your baby. Show them how to bend their knees into a sitting position and encourage that transition.
You can encourage your baby to walk by standing or kneeling in front of them and holding out your hands. Or, you might hold both his hands and let your baby walk towards you. Give your baby plenty of encouragement and positive reinforcement through smiles and positive verbal feedback. Your baby may also enjoy push toys at this stage, such as the ones in this article.
Should I Invest in a Baby Walker?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly discourages the use of baby walkers because they make it so easy for your child to get around. Walkers can prevent a baby’s upper leg muscles from developing correctly.
10 Toys to Encourage Baby’s First Steps Through Fun:
First Play Carousel Pull Toy
First Play Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy
Get playtime rolling with three friendly alligators who take turns chomping with every step toddlers take.
Discovering Music Activity Table
- Empowers baby to make their own magical music
- Features piano, drum, guitar and French horn
- Piano keys teach numbers and colors
- Switch between 3 languages (English, Spanish, French)
- Suitable for children from 6 to 36 months
Find the perfect gift for the natural mom at babyearth.com
Slide With Stairs And Tunnel 
Toddlers build mobility confidence! Our slide with stairs and tunnel provides fun and encouragement to toddlers as they learn to climb steps and then enjoy the safe ride down. All edges and corners have been rounded over and sanded smooth for safety.
- Lifetime Warranty
- GreenGuard™ Gold certified
- Country of Origin: USA
- Material: Birch plywood
- Age: 24 – 72 Months
- Weight Limits: 0-100 lbs
- Finished Size: 59x17x28 inches
Look for it here: Babyearth.com
Activity Wooden Cube
Includes 5 Kinds of Wooden Games, including the bead maze for exercising the baby’s hand and brain, penguin clock for recognizing the time and numbers, rotary crab for exercising the hand flexibility and 2 kinds of fish matching games for exercising the hand-eye coordination.
Crocodile Wooden Push-n-Pull Activity Walking Toy
Includes a handle to push, two wheels, and cute animal shapes.Helps children develop coordination, balance and motor skills.
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Great article! Many of these toys have been great for helping my baby take her first steps! Thanks you!