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My daughter was about 13-14 months old when she started walking on her own. I remember standing her up and encouraging her to walk a few steps from where she was to the couch and clapping and making a big deal when she would do it! Good Luck

Both of my kids started walking at 11 months. I credit their early start to their "johnny jump up" and their "exersaucer." I think it really helped strengthen their little leg muscles. Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with a 14 month old who isn't walking. My friends son didn't walk until he was 20 months. If your daughter is already walking around furniture, that's a good indication that she will soon be walking on her own. Sounds to me like she just needs to build up a little more confidence. :o)

All kids are different. My daughter started walking on her 1st b-day. My step kids started walking at 9 months. when she is holding on to the table grab something she really likes and try to "con" her over to you with just a couple steps in between you and her. Good luck and this is a milestone that we cant wait to have happen. Sometimes the anticipation is the worst

My son start walking on his own at 15 months. Don't worry your little girl will be up and about tearing up the house. I also was worried. I had to remind myself he was born at 32 weeks. The doctor think he is right on time. Take care

My oldest son walked at age 9 months and my second at 10 months, but both talked a bit late, so it seems to even out, lol.

Found this, "Most people know that babies start to walk at around one year of age," she notes. "But the actual average is 13 months of age, with a range of about 9 to 15 months. So there's a six month period in which a baby might normally start to walk, without any concern at all."

I think it's important to note I didn't (& won't with the next baby either) encourage it. no jumpers, no saucer, no holding their hands and walking them. They'll walk when their legs are ready. I'm just worried someone will 'push' their baby before he or she is ready.

I respectfully disagree with CM. In addition to the Johnny Jump Up and the Exersaucer, I also walked with my kids around the house by standing behind them, with their hands raised in the air, and me holding their hands. My daughter used to get mad when I would stop, she was very determined to get the walking thing down. My son on the other hand just wanted to be able to keep us with his big sister, which is probably what motivated him. I still think these things helped them gain muscle strength and confidence. Of course, we all have our own opinions. :o)

That should read "keep UP with his big sister."

Hi Tiffani. Mine both walked as early as possible and without help, but if someone wishes to, it's their choice. It is opinions. I just worry that someone will think they must do that or worse yet push before baby is ready. The reason I stayed away from those things was the advice of their doctors, but I'm sure that varies too. :-)

When my nephew was 11 months I encourage him to start walking. I started by sitting on the floor and holding him out to arms reach then letting go of him. Once he realized he could safely take those two steps to get to me on his own he was walking in no time.

My son was 8 months when he started walking, and my best friends daughter was 7 and a half months (yes, really! mind you she had no intrest in speech until recently, and is 19 months old) They were both very VERY eager to learn.. while the three other children their age that i have had in my dayhome have walked between 13-15 months.. they all had the option of the exersaucer, and jolly-jumper, and hand holding, but some kids like it more than others.. I think they see it more as a matter of priority, some kids rather learn speech, some rather learn mobility.. some do it evenly.. just don't push them and it will happen sooner then later..

My daughter walked at six months and three weeks.

Well ladies, thanks for all the adive. I feel a little better knowing some of your kids took a while also. I try to stand in front of her and encourage her, but she falls to the ground, sits and crawls to us.....~little stinker~. I just wait for it to happen. Thanks ladies for all your responses.

I think my daughter was about that age when she started walking. We had used the exersaucer and she was good at moving around the furniture, so it was just a matter of confidence. My husband and I would sit on the floor and stand her up between us, then encourage her to take a step or two to reach one of us. Once she was doing that, we started sitting further apart so she would walk a little further. It worked...and I haven't been able to catch her since.

"Infant Walkers Delay Movement Milestones A new study adds to growing evidence that baby walkers can slow infants' motor skill development, delaying such milestones as crawling, standing alone and walking. Infant walkers are wheeled seats that allow a baby's feet to touch the floor and move the walker around. The seat is surrounded by a frame, and many parents have seen the walkers as a safe way for infants to develop movement skills. But recent research has indicated the devices are neither safe nor useful for encouraging walking and other skills. In fact, serious injuries--usually due to falls down stairs--have been reported, and studies have suggested walkers actually hinder babies' motor skill development. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics called for a ban on mobile infant walkers in the US."