Getting Ready to Walk Baby s first steps are a cause for celebration. But the process of learning to walk started many months ago as she was gaining control over her legs and arms. Most babies pull themselves to a standing position for the first time between 6 and 10 months. They hold onto furniture, their crib, playpen rails or your pants leg. The next step is called cruising.
Baby holds onto furniture and walks sideways.
As she gets better, she ll stand further away from the furniture, using it for balance only. Falls are quite common when baby first starts walking. Learning to walk takes real courage. After she is confident about walking while holding furniture, she is ready to take a few steps holding your hands. This can be scary for her, so go just a few steps unless baby wants to go on.