Q&A for How to Teach Your Baby to Walk

It may be that your baby is just getting used to walking. If you are really worried, you can ask your child's doctor.

That's normal. Help the baby to walk by holding her hands and "walking" around the room.

Don't force him to stand up he is only 10 months old. Give him your hands if he will take them, but if he is not happy then simply give him some time.

The big advantage of walking over crawling is that you can carry things in your hands. When she is cruising around the furniture, hand her a toy. If possible, move the furniture so that she has to take a step or two without touching anything.

Stand your baby up, and let her walk with they walking toy. Every time she falls, pick her up and repeat. This will build her developing leg muscles, coordination, and balance.

Toddlers often walk this way, as it is easier to balance. This should correct itself in time.

No, your baby shouldn't get rug burn on his feet.

Try holding on to her hands. When she gets more used to walking, she will want to do it more.

Hold your baby's hands and help them stand. As they get used to it, they will become more confident in walking and can try it on their own.

No, this is completely normal! Most babies don’t start walking until they’re 18 months old, sometimes even older.

It could be easier if you show them what you want them to do with your own body first. Start at a crawling position next to them, and then get up slowly. They will watch you and understand that nothing bad will happen to them. Constantly talk to them as you do this.

Some babies just don't want to crawl. if they can't stand either, it is a good idea to hold under their armpits and have them try to stand.

Nothing, he/she is just finding their balance, that's perfectly normal at this age. It will fix itself. If he/she is still doing this at 3 years old, consult your pediatrician.

I’d recommend taking your child to the pediatrician and get it checked out, because this could be a sign of a developmental issue.

Ask your doctor if there is anything to concern yourself about. You will get piece of mind as well.

Between seven months and 12 months, your baby will probably start trying to pull herself up to stand while holding on to furniture. By seven months of age, her muscles will be strong enough to stand but she won't have the balancing quite right.

Hold her hand. You can also encourage independent stepping by walking with her while holding her hands for balance.

Put toys up once they are beginning to pull to stand. Put the baby on their feet to play at the couch by 6-7 months (while ensuring you are there to hold as needed). Give them lots of different surfaces to stand on to allow them to develop balance reactions.

For most babies, standing without support won't happen until at least 8 months, and more likely closer to 10 or 11 months (but even up to 15 months is considered normal). To encourage your baby to stand: Put her in your lap with her feet on your legs and help her bounce up and down.

If you're concerned about his falling, let him walk on the carpet or somewhere with a cushioned surface. If he walks on something hard, hold his hand, but keep a close eye on him.

Support her body by holding her by her sides or waist. Keep a firm yet somewhat relaxed grip on her so she doesn't tip over/fall down, and be patient as you guide her. You might want to have someone whom she is acquainted with crouch in front of her and extend their arms to her so that she knows they will catch her.

Yes! That is totally normal gradually he will start to walk on his own. Once he is more comfortable, he will simply just start walking without any aids.

Give her an extra few months yet, some babies are just slow to adapt. If she isn't walking by then, talk to your pediatrician.

Yes, babies begin to walk between 8 and 16 months of age. A baby with advanced development could certainly be walking at 8 months.

You can bend down to his level, hold out your hands, and say, "Come here! You can do it!" If they try to walk towards you while grasping onto something, then continue to try this method.

Start small. Help your baby balance, then slowly work your way up. Push toys are often good.

Make a marking point for him to walk. Hold his hands to help him walk then let go once he gets half way. Increase the amount he walks every time and decrease the time you hold his hands every time.

No she is only 16 months old. Most babies walk at 18 months, and it's only an average. See your doctor if you have specific concerns about developmental delays.

The baby may feel pressured to do it and not want to do so, which might delay development.

Gently hold them up and let them balance on their prosthetic limb. Try gentle pulling them forward to encourage them to take some steps on it. Don't get frustrated if it doesn't happen immediately, it takes every child a little while to get the hang of walking. You can also ask or advice from her doctor, or the specialist that helped you with the prosthesis.