Few parenting moments are quite as exciting as seeing your baby's first steps.
First, they roll.
Then they sit.
Then they crawl or scoot.
Before you know it, they're pulling themselves up and preparing to explore the world on two feet.
Many babies take their first independent steps sometime around their first birthday, but there is a wide range of normal development. Some begin earlier, while others take longer.
Signs Your Baby May Be Getting Ready
👣 Pulling up on furniture
🛋️ Cruising while holding furniture
👶 Standing briefly without support
🧸 Reaching for objects while standing
😊 Becoming increasingly interested in moving independently
Encourage Exploration Safely
Give your baby plenty of safe floor time and opportunities to move freely. Keep the environment baby-proofed as mobility increases.
And don't worry about turning walking into a race.
Your baby's first steps should be celebrated whenever they happen.
One day you'll be encouraging those first tiny steps.
Soon enough, you'll be trying to keep up!
At BareBloom Babies, we believe every little step opens the door to a brand-new adventure.