My Son is Walking!

My son is walking now. He started taking first steps right near his first birthday but didn't actually start walking well until the day he turned 14 months old. I worried a little thinking he was behind but I found from talking to other mothers and reading some articles that the walking age varies.

My son had a very bad cold for three weeks right before he started walking so I believe this may have caused him to lack the energy he needed to start walking well sooner. Once he was feeling better he was standing and taking steps on his own very quickly. 2 steps turned into 10 or more in just a couple of days, now he is very comfortable walking but if he is tired he does have a few tumbles but just shakes them off as if nothing happened and starts walking again immediately.

The best part about seeing my son walking is the smile of complete joy and satisfaction he has on his face. Without anyone even telling him, he knows this is a great accomplishment and worthy of much praise and pride.

Baby Center has an informative article regarding milestones and walking that is definitely worth reading.

Developmental Milestone: Walking

I would love to hear your first walking stories or anything you feel like sharing so please post a comment.

Thank you and happy walking to all you precious first steppers!