Taking care of a baby while trying to shower daily is hard enough. Keeping track of developmental milestones and knowing when to worry is another job in itself.

5 milestone myths to let go of &#x2d; Today's Parent

milestone myths

walking milestone

potty training milestone

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

We answer all your questions about the milestone, like when babies start walking, the stages that lead to walking, signs baby is ready and how to help.

When do babies start walking? Baby's first steps

a:1:{i:0;s:618:"<style>
.related-article-block{display:inline-block;width:300px;padding:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem;float:right;border:1px solid #ccc}@media (max-width: 525px){.related-article-block{float:none;display:block;width:280px;margin:0 auto 2rem}}
</style>
<a class="related-article-block" href="https://www.todaysparent.com/baby/what-you-need-to-know-about-babys-first-milestones/" target="_blank">
<img src="https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/baby-development-first-year-1024x576.jpg" alt="A collage of babies with their parents">
<span>What you need to know about baby's first milestones</span></a>";}

a:2:{s:4:"time";d:1574181172;s:6:"author";i:239032;}

Subscribe to Today's Parent's daily newsletter for our best parenting news, tips, essays and recipes.

Stay in touch

when-do-babies-start-walking-1280x960

when-do-babies-start-walking-1280x720

Toddler learning how to walk at home with the help of his mother

Asian toddler learning to walk at home

Baby's first steps

Happy mixed race toddler boy playing in sitting room

Asian baby boy toddler taking first steps. Family of father and mother encouraging their son learning to walk

Mother and toddler playing

Don't stop me now!

The first steps of the baby with the help of mom

A 9 months old baby walking with 4 legs

First baby steps

Father teaching baby to walk - rear view

SHOP NOW

From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby development

Got nothing after "This Little Piggy"? Ramp up your repertoire with these games that are sure to delight your baby (and you!).

Baby games: 8 fun games to play with your little one

8 fun games to play with your baby

a:2:{s:4:"time";i:1419296285;s:6:"author";i:5433;}

Subscribe to Today’s Parent’s baby newsletter and find out what to expect for every stage and milestone, from birth to two years.

Watch baby grow!

play-with-baby

playing-with-baby

mom playing with baby-article

mom playing with baby-thumb

8-games-to-play-with-baby

Baby playing in bathtub

little baby boy crawling on floor at home

Baby laying on grass

Young mother and her happy baby having fun with gymnastic ball. Gymnastics for kids on fitball.

Mother and son playing

Female gay couple with baby at home

We are having fun

Shot of a young couple bonding with their baby girl on a sofa at home

Childcare. Mother playing with baby at home.

Happy father lifting daughter while sitting on sofa at home

Crying baby boy

Some infants are born with hair on their body called lanugo, or a full head of hair on their head, or no hair at all! Here's what it all means.

What you need to know about lanugo and babies born with hair

a:2:{s:4:"time";i:1419024635;s:6:"author";i:5433;}

Then and now: Preemies hold up photos of their tiny selves

WATCH BABY GROW!

hairy baby

tp06stepsnewborn01

babies born with hair

what you need to know about babies born with hair

The CDC recently removed crawling from their baby milestone checklist. Here’s why, and what parents should know about this sometimes skipped baby skill.

Do babies need to crawl—and is it even a milestone anymore?

The CDC recently removed crawling from their baby milestone checklist. Here’s why, and what parents should know about this exciting—but sometimes skipped—baby skill.

Do babies need to crawl?

a:2:{s:4:"time";d:1654268219;s:6:"author";i:59771;}

Baby development

5 milestone myths to let go of

When do babies start walking?

11 Fun Games to Play with Your Baby

What you need to know about babies born with hair or lanugo

Do babies need to crawl?