Tzeadim › 3–6 years

Gross motor · Milestone

Walks up stairs one foot per step

Most children: 2y 6m–4y

What it is

Alternates feet going up, usually with a hand on the rail.

Start preparing

1. Take the stairs instead of the lift when you are not in a hurry — that is the whole practice.
2. Hold one hand rather than two so they have to balance.
3. Down comes later than up; two feet per step going down is normal for a long time.

Related

• Climbs stairs holding a hand or rail

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026
• WHO motor development milestone windows (MGRS, 2006) — World Health Organization · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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