My baby doesn't walk yet. Log in My baby doesn't walk yet. Over the course of his first year your baby has gradually gained coordination and muscle strength throughout his body, learning to sit , roll over , and crawl .
Most children move on to pulling up and standing at about eight months.
From then on it's a matter of gaining confidence and balance, but while most babies take their first steps sometime between nine and 12 months, it's okay if your child takes a little longer. Many perfectly normal children don't walk until their 17th or 18th month. As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable. The information provided through the Ask the Experts service is a general educational aid designed to help you discuss your unique medical or health concerns with your physician or qualified health care provider. You should not rely on the information as a substitute for personal medical or health care advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.