Baby’s first steps are a milestone that can’t be competed with, the joy it brings to the parents is indescribable. You will feel ecstatic when your little one walks with his wobbling teeny tiny feet to fall in your arms. Many of the parents do not know the time when babies start walking, and hence are seen worried about developmental concerns. Some people also relate walking with intelligence; hence want their babies to walk around as early as possible.
Most of the children start walking around their first birthday, but the normal duration ranges between 9 months and 18 months. It is perfectly normal if the child begins to walk by the age of 17 to 18 months, as it is dependent on genes, spirit and opportunities available to the baby. While some high spirited ones might start running within a year, some might take their own sweet time to start off. Late walkers are also equally mentally and physically developed as other babies. However, there can be some health problems on missing this development milestone. Parents can consult a orthopaedic or a paediatrician if the baby does not start walking even after 18 months.