My Baby Took His First Steps

He's 10 months old now. He's still cruising (holding on to furniture). Let him do that. Don't "make" him stand independently. His brain needs to ready for that and his brain needs to be ready to walk. So YES, wait for him to do it. Don't do it yourself. Please do not force him, just like people told you a month ago when you asked about him walking.

I promise you that you'll have plenty to write in your baby book. Be patient. He needs to do this at his own pace.

When you have his first hair cut, get a little curl of hair and put it in a little bag and put that in his baby book - "Baby's First Hair Cut". That's nice to see.

Dawn

Sounds like you're asking if you should force him to stand independently. If this is your question, you can encourage him to stand independently while also allowing him to learn at his own pace by cruising around the furniture. You really don't have to do anything to teach him to walk. He will learn on his own.

How exciting! Now... give your son *time* to master this new skill. Imagine yourself doing it. (You did, but you don't remember back that far.) Imagine that you've achieved the ability to stand up on both feet. It took you a while! Then you started playing with balance - just shifting a little from one foot to the other. Then you started taking steps, which was great fun, but it helped to have something to hang on to because you weren't sure how to balance yourself yet. So you thought, "It's certainly a good thing they put this furniture in the room for me to hold on to!" Eventually you became so balanced and so confident that you forgot to hold on to anything.

If you want to feel what it might be like, try moving around the room on one foot instead of two. You'll want something to hold on to!

It's not unusual for a baby to try something new, and then not try again for a while. Don't worry. That doesn't mean something is wrong. Eventually he'll say to himself, "I wonder if I can do that walking thing again?" and he'll try it again. Before long he'll be so good on his feet that he'll be running, not walking, and you'll be trying to keep up with him.

Happily, walking is something you don't have to teach. You will have plenty of other things to teach him.

awww. lol.

just let him do what he wants/can do...a little guidance and help is fine. you're not going to be able to 'force' him to do it if he's not ready. babies learn by play at this age so make it fun and don't stress.

he sounds right on schedule to me.

Hi S., you don't HAVE to explain to us how it feels! All those baby milestones are just thrilling!

I do not think you will need to 'teach' him to walk. Sounds like he is well on his way, and right on target for his age. Soon he will be toddling around endlessly and you'll wish he would just SIT DOWN for a minute so you can get something done!

I am so pleased he is doing well. What great news!

:)

You can't teach him to walk. Walking isn't a skill that's taught, it is a developmental milestones. First steps really refers to first independent steps, without holding onto anything for support, not cruising around the furniture, but actually walking

Just want to say thank you for sharing your exciting news! Really made my day! My only child is 14 and I find myself thinking of all those very special and precious moments! Oh, how I wish I could go back in time and re-experience at least a few of those younger days again! Guess I'll have to wait until I'm a Grandma!
I wish you the very best with your precious baby.