Baby walking milestones?

Walking milestones in babies typically start to appear between 9-12 months. Here are the signs that show preparation for walking:

• Pulling to stand: Your baby pulls themselves up by holding onto furniture, a chair, or your leg.
• Bouncing movements: When supported under the arms, your baby bends and straightens their legs in bouncing motions.
• Cruising along furniture: Your baby takes side steps while holding onto furniture — this is the closest movement to actual walking.
• Balance attempts: Tries to stand alone for a few seconds, with arms out to the sides for balance.
• Squatting and standing: Can squat down to pick up a toy and then stand back up independently.
• Single-hand holding: While holding with both hands, lets go with one hand and continues with the other.
• First independent steps: Takes 1-2 unassisted steps, holding arms up for balance, moving toward you.

The age when children first walk varies; waiting until 16-18 months for first steps is generally considered normal. If your baby holds their legs up on their tiptoes while standing or walking and this doesn't resolve after a while, it's worth discussing with your pediatrician.