When do babies start walking, and how does it develop? (An illustrated guide)
When do babies start walking? Some begin before 9 months, others take much longer. How does walking develop, and why do some babies walk earlier than others?
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When do babies sit up by themselves, and what can we do to help them reach this milestone?
Most babies learn to sit up by themselves sometime between 4 and 8 months. But the process is gradual, and some babies make faster progress than others. We can give motor development a boost by helping babies build key muscles. When do babies sit up by themselves? There isn’t any one, universal answer. Around the Read More »
When do babies crawl, and how does crawling develop? (An illustrated guide)
When do babies crawl for the first time? Studies suggest that approximately 50% of babies begin crawling by 8 months. But some babies may start before 6 months, and others may not crawl until after 11 months, if ever. If your baby doesn’t crawl, does that mean something is wrong? No. It’s perfectly normal for Read More »