Should babies walk by 12 months?

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asked Nov 22, 2022 in Baby/Newborn by Isabella (2,190 points)
Should babies walk by 12 months?

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answered Nov 24, 2022 by Ifallasleepatwork (18,060 points)
When babies and toddlers are learning to walk it's best for them to learn to walk without shoes.

When babies and toddlers are first learning to walk most of them are flat footed because of the bones and muscles as well as ligaments in the feet are underdeveloped and when the toddler walks barefoot it helps to encourage balance, posture and coordination.

Barefoot is best for toddlers to allow their feet to grow and develop.

When at home and in the house it's good for toddlers to go barefoot or at least wear just a pair of socks.

Shoes can be restricting and when possible the toddler should go without shoes.

Of course if the toddler is outside away from home they should wear shoes but at home they are best off barefoot.

If the toddlers feet are cold or the room is cool you should put socks on the toddler at night.

However if it's warm the toddler may be more comfortable sleeping without socks.

During winter months it's best to put socks on the toddler to keep their feet warm as they lose some body heat through their feet.
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answered Nov 25, 2022 by Zoey123 (24,130 points)
Ideally a healthy baby should walk by 12 months and sometimes sooner.

But it's okay if the baby is not walking good by 12 months as it can take awhile for some babies to learn to walk while others learn faster.

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