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If your toddler seems to be on track to begin walking, encourage them to try.  Your toddler may be tempted to crawl instead of walk, because it may be easier for them. Once your toddler has learned to pull themselves up to a standing position, try to get them to choose walking over crawling.  Entice them with games, toys and treats. Celebrate their attempts at walking. Don’t try to make them walk when they don’t want to. This could create further resistance to walking. It is easiest for a toddler to grip the floor and find their balance when they are barefoot.  Socks and shoes can be cumbersome. They can also create a distraction if they are brightly colored, causing the toddler to look down at the shoes instead of straight ahead. Set them down in a standing position.  If you have been holding your child, when you set the toddler down, place them on their feet instead of a sitting position on the floor.  Start by supporting the toddler at the ribs as you encourage them to take steps, then move to supporting them at their hips to encourage core strength. Once they are ready to walk on their own, only support them by holding their hands. As they become more comfortable, just have a hand stretched toward them, to signify to the toddler that you will catch them if they tumble. A toddler may delay learning to walk if they are afraid of falling.  Help alleviate this fear to encourage them to take steps on their own.  Make a path with furniture. Line chairs along the wall to give the toddler something to hold on to.  Make sure that the furniture is steady, can support the toddler and won't slide.  Also avoid any furniture with sharp edges. Eventually you can increase the distance between the pieces of furniture, requiring your toddler to take steps on their own to get from one piece to the next. Don’t overreact when your toddler falls. If you do, it could scare them. Once your child begins cruising, give them a goal to encourage them to keep moving. Place objects like favorite toys or snacks out of the toddler's reach. Put the items on a chair, or dangle them in your hand to encourage them to stand and walk.  Place the chair with the treat near the furniture they are using for support, but far enough away that they will need to take some steps on their own in order to reach it. You can also give them another person to walk toward. This is a huge success for your little one. Make sure that they know it by cheering and making happy noises.  Once your child begins to walk, they may get very excited and move quickly into a run. Have a camera ready each time you have your toddler practice walking so you’re ready to capture the special moment when they walk on their own!

Summary:
Encourage your toddler to walk instead of crawl. Take off their shoes. Support your toddler when they are in a standing position. Conquer the fear of falling. Entice them with treats or toys. Celebrate the first steps.