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Walking Running
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Walking but not running or climbing yet
Many children walk confidently for months before they run or climb, and that gap is often typical — these skills need extra strength, balance and courage that build through play. Encourage chasing games, safe climbing, stairs with a hand and uneven ground. Seek a developmental check if your child is not running by around 24 months, cannot climb stairs with help by 2–2.5 years, seems very stiff or floppy, tires quickly, walks mostly on tip-toes, or loses a skill once had — not a diagnosis, simply a wise early look.
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Children usually walk independently by 12–15 months, begin running around 18–24 months, and start confident climbing between 18 months and 2.5 years. These ranges are wide and normal; steady progress matters more than exact dates.
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