The new adventure
When your baby starts on their journey to independent walking, encouragement, support and time are important.
Encouragement
Celebrate and cherish each tiny step. Show your baby how proud you are of them.
Support and time
It's incredibly tricky to lift a foot and take a step.
When they lift a leg, your baby learns about balancing and shifting weight in the body. They are learning to coordinate their bodies to make a big bold movement.
Try to practise taking steps for short lengths of time, so their little legs don’t get too tired.
Time
Give your baby as much time as possible in this wonderful stage. It will scoot by so quickly.