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I learned that other 11 mo olds in my LO daycare is already walking and mine isnt. He is standing on his own and he sits down and leans over while he is standing but he just hasnt taken his first steps on his own yet. How long do ya'll predict it will be until he does start walking? I have heard that they may be planning on moving him to the "next" room in day care and all of those babies walk and I dont want him to get trampled but at the same time being around the other walkers may help him speed up the process, do you think?

What age did everyones LO start walking? Does it sound like my LO is close to walking?

HollyAnn, it sounds like he very close! Both of mine were right at 12 months when they started walking. I wouldn't worry - some don't walk until well after their first birthdays. They're all different and surely he's not the only 11 month old not walking!

HollyAnn, it does sound like he's close. I think any day now he'll just do it and your mouth will drop. Jack was taking 5-10 steps at 11 months and started officially walking at 12 months.

My niece just started crawling at 14 months. My brother never crawled and walked at 9 months. I crawled for ever and didn't walk until 18 months. I think it's all normal and your LO will do it when he's good and ready. Don't worry!

HollyAnn,
As with any developmental milestone, there is a wide range of "normal." I believe the typical range for walking according to developmental experts is 11-14 months, though there are lots of normal variations. Some children walk earlier, and many walk later. Your lo is exhibiting many of the precursors for walking. The most important thing is that he is exploring his environment through movement (crawling, cruising, pulling up, etc.).

It's probably just around the corner!! Then, your whole world will change!!

Alec was 13 months old when he started walking, and only started crawling on hands and knees at 12 months. Your son does sound close, though.