Every baby will go through a process of growth after birth, first learning to speak, and then learning to crawl, walk, run, and jump, but these behaviors are all cultivated after birth. Not every baby can talk or run right after birth, so there's no need for moms to worry. There may be a reason why babies can't walk, so at the latest, when will they be able to walk?
Children will be able to walk at the latest
The first year after a baby's birth is a critical period for the development of their overall body coordination and muscle strength. He needs to learn how to sit, turn over, and climb first, and can only stand up with something after about 8 months. Next, it's about increasing confidence and mastering balance skills.
Most babies take their first step in life between 9 and 12 months old, and by 14 or 15 months, they are already walking well. However, if your baby learns to walk late, you don't have to worry. Many completely normal children don't learn to walk until they are 16 or 17 months old.
Reasons why babies learn to walk late
1. Genetic factors: If parents walk late in childhood, the baby will also be late.
2. Diseases such as ear infections or flu can affect balance and delay learning to walk.
3. Environmental factors: Lack of stimulation can delay walking time, and there are no suitable objects in the surrounding environment for babies to support and walk, leading to a gradual loss of interest in walking.
4. Sense of security: Fear of falling. If a baby has had negative experiences with climbing while practicing standing, they may develop a sense of fear and refuse to learn how to walk.
How late can a child walk? Every baby is different, so some mothers always worry about why their baby is almost one year old and still can't leave. Some babies may learn quickly and start walking after one year old, while others may not walk until they are one and a half years old or almost two years old. So what mothers should be most aware of is when it is considered normal for their babies to learn to walk, and mothers should remember that their babies are still young and not force them to walk. They should slowly teach their babies how to walk.
