Is anyone else's 8 month old trying to walk?

Jessica - posted on 02/02/2012

My 6 mth old little girl is doing the same thing. She's been pulling herself up for a couple of months now and will kinda walk when you hold her hands. We checked with the doctor to make sure she was strong enough and he said to let her do it. It's exciting but scary cause she's still so little.

Caitlyn - posted on 02/02/2012

My son is not even sitting by himself fully yet and he is eight months. My cousin's daughter, however, is starting to pull herself up to stand and she is only six months.

AokisMa - posted on 01/27/2012

I have a speed crawler, pulls up on everything, even the walls, she can stand up alone if you hold her up, but can manage several seconds unassisted before she realizes what she's doing and falls back into crawling position.

Julie - posted on 01/24/2012

That's great!



My older daughter was full out walking at 9 months. My younger daughter, now 8 months, has no desire to do anything but kick in her bouncer and jump in her jumper. She hates the floor and tummy time - she won't even crawl!



Get the baby gates ready... good luck!

MeMe - Raises Her Hand (-_-) (Mommy Of A Toddler And Teen) - posted on 01/19/2012

My 13 year old daughter was walking at 7month and 3 weeks without furniture... She just stood up one day and walked, that was it... She didn't stop after that.....

Danyal 'Dani' - posted on 01/18/2012

Mine did as well. By 8 1/2 months he was full on walking, At 9 1/2 months he started mastering going up stairs, at 10 1/2 months he mastered going down the stairs, now he is almost 11 months and has amazing balance. He squats a lot. Makes me giggle every time I see him doing it.



I've met some other mothers with boys with birth dates right around my son's and they are still crawling or attempting to walk. I look at those babies and think "Man your mom is SOOO LUCKY!" My son is nothing but PURE MOTION, amazing and trying all at the same time.

Brittany - posted on 01/13/2012

My son have even reached 7 months yet. My nephew on the other hand completely skipped crawling and went straight to walking at 9 months after he learned to walk he then began to crawl.lol.. Good luck!

Bernadette - posted on 01/12/2012

my son is 9 months and while he crawls very quickly, and pulls himself to standing every opportunity he gets, I can't see him walking unassisted for quite some time! He is very long and extremely skinny (we actually were having issues with him being underweight and, while it is on the rise now, he is still below the bottom line on the percentile chart) with a rather large head! With his proportions, there is no way he will be walking without holding on any time soon! He is way too top-heavy.... :) Maybe when he chubs up a bit!

Jacqueline - posted on 01/11/2012

Ryan started walking at 8 months old... rolled to his destination... then kinda army crawled for about 3 days till he discovered walking was faster :(

Shanea - posted on 01/11/2012

My daughter has been crawling since she was 6 months. She started pulling up on the furniture at 7 months. Now at 8 months she is beginning to try to stand without support...these kids are just moving fast nowadays

Amanda - posted on 11/29/2011

Well my son was crawling at 5 months the has been pull in him self up for a couple months, he can walk when holing on the a push walker and is standing with out holding on to anything , he should be walking in no time, :-)

Serena - posted on 11/29/2011

She walks around the table, couch, etc holding on. She can stand for a bit of time holding on with one hand. Hasnt gotten the solo routine down yet, but Im sure it won't be long! Shes 8 months old.

Amber - posted on 11/28/2011

yes my son has been trying to walk since he was about 5 mths he almost has it all he needs is the balance he walks hold on to fingers and furniture

Donna - posted on 11/26/2011

my daughter was 7 months today and she has been pulling herself up and walking around the funiture for more than a week now. at first I was freaked out because she doesnt sit up by herself yet but I have been assured thatbabies do what they do when they are ready

Lisa - posted on 11/23/2011

yes and Matilda is just 7 months 3 weeks UGH

Samantha - posted on 11/18/2011

My 8 month old has been crawling for 2 months now and he is cruising, and can stand by himself, wont be long and he will be taking that big step soon:(

Whitney - posted on 11/16/2011

my son was pullin up an crawlin all around the same time.. he walks in his walker just fine an he will walk along the couch.

Heather - posted on 11/15/2011

My daughter has been pulling her self up on anything that is low enough for her to grab on to for about a month now, she's doing it on walls now and walking around the coffee table while holding on her older brother had just started crawling at 8 months so i think just about any thing can be normal right now

Lindsay - posted on 11/14/2011

Yes! My lil baby girl started crawling 3 weeks ago and now she is pulling herself up on everything. I can't believe how fast she is growing!

Bernadette - posted on 11/13/2011

my daughter did this when she was 7 months old, before she had even started to crawl she was pulling herself up to standing. It looked like she was going to skip crawling altogether but one day she discovered crawling and once she realised how easy it was to get around, she didn't try to actually walk for quite some time. She continued to stand up all the time, but was hesitant to take those steps. She didn't start walking full-time (she had been taking a few steps at a time for a little while prior) until her first birthday. It was on the actual day, she just decided that was it, she was going to walk full-time. My friend's little girl started walking at 9 months though. She is 3 now, and still very active!

Horiana - posted on 11/12/2011

Yes my 8 month old daughter has been pulling her self up for a while now since she was about 6 months i think? but she can only stand for a short time if she is not holding on to anything. but she will sit down and go back to crawling.

Shannon - posted on 11/09/2011

My 8 month old has been crawling for about a month now and he pulls himself up on anything he can find now. He's all over, I know he'll be walking well before a year.

Elizabeth - posted on 11/08/2011

My son is 8 months old and he is already walking short distences with out furniture. I think he is trying to catch up with his almost 2 year old sister.

Michelle - posted on 11/07/2011

My seven month old just pulled himself up yesterday and wants to get running after his 2 yr old brother! It is different for every kid, some are more motivated than others...especially if they have siblings that they want to keep up with!

Marie - posted on 11/04/2011

My 4yr old was 9 months old when he started walking on his own. My 6.5month old has been crawling since 4months and now he walks along the furniture or anything he can pull himself up on. He gets so frustrated though when he cant get up to standing from the crawling position without grabbing something. Its so adorable.

Laura - posted on 11/04/2011

My 8 months old is also trying to walk, pulling herself up on furniture and can stand for short periods of time, but she doesn't crawl or roll over fully yet. She hates lying down that's why she learnt to pull herself up quickly she is very inquisitive and needs to see everything

Talia - posted on 10/30/2011

My baby is just over 7 months and tries to pull herself up on the table...she's trying to walk, but on tiptoes and isn't anywhere near ready as she doesn't have the balance yet! She sure is trying though!

Jamie - posted on 10/28/2011

Oh my goodness - my daughter started walking at 7 MONTHS! She is now 9 months old and basically running. Everywhere we go people stop and stare because she is this tiny baby, 18 lbs, that is walking as good as one year olds. I have twin girls, 13 yrs old now, and they walked around 9 months and I thought that was quick - but SEVEN MONTHS! Her doctor is amazed at how advanced she is. She already says, since 7 1/2 months at least, momma / dada / and bottle (which actually sounds like boddle).
INSANE! I wonder if it is because she is trying to do everything her older sisters are doing?

Michele - posted on 10/28/2011

Yes, my little man is 8mos 3wks and walking along the couch & loveseat!! only just started crawling a couple weeks ago!! :)

Ivana - posted on 10/28/2011

Hi, My son is 7 1/2 months old and he has been doing that for about 2 weeks now!! It's a bit scary when i see him pushing himself up on the couch or coffee comfy table! Good luck 2 u!

Bonnie - posted on 10/23/2011

hi my daughter is the same she started to crawl about 4 weeks ago she is now 8 months and climbing to her feet on everything ut this is normal as my first was doing this aswell. if your son gets got and control in his legs when lifting him self up you can encourage it to got the next stage to walking if you slide his hand across the sofa one at a time him feet will soon follow with this he will start to do it with out your help :)

Sherly - posted on 10/22/2011

My second son was 7 month old when he stand up for the first time. As soon, he tried to grab or pull anything around him that he can reach.

Leanne - posted on 10/22/2011

My daughter is 7 months and she's furniture walking, mostly standing around though.

Amanda - posted on 10/21/2011

My son will be 8 months on the 3rd of Nov. and he today just pulled himself up to a standing position for the first time!!! But I think its because he wants to keep up with his 3 year old brother!

Kimberley - posted on 10/20/2011

Ya my son will be nine months on the 31st of this month and on Tuesday pulled himself up onto the couch and walked all around the furniture he started crawling at the begining of September and now he jsut wants to go

Michelle - posted on 10/14/2011

My 6 month old id trying, I think every child is different and they will try at different ages.

Laura - posted on 10/14/2011

My little lady has been trying to walk since she was about 9mths old, she is now able to stand for up to a minute at a time. She took her first steps a couple of weeks ago. She took three, and is now afraid to take more then one. But it's a start right? She can walk quite a distance if you hold only one of her hands.

Brittany - posted on 10/12/2011

my emily has been doing that since she learned to really crawl... and the other day she was holding my hands to stand and she let go and stood on her own for about 10 secs... getting too big... luckily she is a tiny baby still wearing 3-6m clothes... =)

Thalia - posted on 10/12/2011

Yes! and we have had so many falls and roll overs I feel sorry for her, but she is very determined to walk so I just put her on the carpet and put lots of pillows around her.

Jenny - posted on 10/10/2011

i personally don't but my mother was walking by 9 months and my husband crawled for about a day before he discovered he could get around quicker if he walked...

Shavon - posted on 10/10/2011

Yes! my son is 8 months old and he crawls everywhere..and he is pulling himself up on the coffee table and the furniture. Just the other day he thought he could stand there without holding on to anything but ended up falling but he is still tryin to do it. before we know it the kids are going to be running all over the place.

Rachel - posted on 10/05/2011

hey i dont have an oct 2010 baby but when my now 2.5 yr old daughter was 8 months she was doing exactly what your son is doing :P she was sitting early, crawling early, took her time for teeth to come in but when it came to pulling up on tables etc she did it constantly from 7.5-9 months. now here's the scary warning ill give you--everyone around me told me 'she wont walk til she's 1' so on and so on.. well they were wrong! lol she took her first real steps (5+ controlled, intentional steps) at not even 9 months! it was 11 days before she turned 9 months. she was walking better and better by the time she actually turned 9 months. she was full on running by 12 months so look out!! it IS possible and i felt so sily for listening to people because i wasnt prepared for her to just up and walk like that lol

sounds like you have a strong baby boy :) update this when he takes his first steps!! i'D love to see how he progresses :) goodluck!

Brandy - posted on 10/04/2011

Colton started crawling at 7months and was full blown walking by 8months. Crazy to think theses little monsters are running around, all I can say is when they start they don't stop...BABYPROOF BABYPROOF BABYPROOF and do it quick.

Nicole - posted on 10/02/2011

Yes, mine pulls herself up holds onto the couch and walks with both hands holding the couch to move across on end to the other.

Autumn - posted on 09/27/2011

Mine, has been attempting it for a few weeks now, she is 8 months on the 29th, and is walking with the help of a baby doll stroller that she tried to eat while walking. Your baby is just moving a little faster! No worries, My oldest daughter she is almost 8, started crawling at 5.5 months and walking by 8 months and running by 1. She is the brightest most independent girl I know. ( not saying that cause she is my daughter LOL) But she does tend to be more clumsy. My middle boy didnt start walking till he was 15 months. He isnt nearly as clumsy may be a trend! Keep in mind, BABY PROOF BABY PROOF BABY PROOF , plugs cupboards, drawers the works!

Christina - posted on 09/27/2011

Yes! Lol my lil guy started to try to walk before he even crawled. We actually tried to make him crawl first because its an important step to learn. But there's nothing wrong with starting early :)

Crystal - posted on 09/26/2011

my baby girl will be 9 months on Friday, but she has shown little interest in crawling, but started pulling herself up at 6 months and was 'crusing' by 7months. I expect she'll be taking her first independent steps any day now. Babies do things at different rates...a friend of mine has a one year old who shows little interest in walking, but has been crawling at around 7 months

Leticia - posted on 09/26/2011

Yes, my son has been crawling for 2 months now and cruising for about a month. He is not able to stand on his own yet but he can stand for about 2 seconds before falling on his bottom.

Amy - posted on 09/25/2011

yes my baby girl does tha and more ll say she will be waling before her birthday

Marie - posted on 09/24/2011

Michael is doing the same thing.