Tzeadim › 1–2 years

Gross motor · Milestone

Climbs stairs holding a hand or rail

Most children: 14m–18m

What it is

Walks up a few steps with support (two feet per step).

Start preparing

1. Crawl up stairs together first; then hold one hand and count the steps aloud.
2. Coming down: teach bottom-first backwards; keep the gate until stairs are safe.

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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