Around what age do most children begin walking independently?

Around what age do most children begin walking independently?

• A. 8–10 months
• B. 12–15 months
• C. 15–18 months
• D. 18–21 months

Answer: (B)

Walking independently most commonly occurs around one year of age. By about 12 months, many infants have enough leg strength, balance, and trunk control to take steps without support, often after a period of standing, cruising, and practicing with help. There is natural variation, so some children walk a bit earlier (around 9–12 months) and others a bit later (up to around 15–18 months). When we ask for the age most children begin walking independently, the typical window that best represents the majority is about 12–15 months.

Walking independently most commonly occurs around one year of age. By about 12 months, many infants have enough leg strength, balance, and trunk control to take steps without support, often after a period of standing, cruising, and practicing with help. There is natural variation, so some children walk a bit earlier (around 9–12 months) and others a bit later (up to around 15–18 months). When we ask for the age most children begin walking independently, the typical window that best represents the majority is about 12–15 months.