How is everyone teaching their baby to walk/stand on their own?

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I just started trying 2 new methods. 
For standing I’m having him stand while holding my hands. I let go of one then play my fingers to distract him and count to 10 out loud. Then switch hands. When I notice he’s distracted enough I take away both hands but using only one to distract him. So far his record is 23 seconds standing on his own!
For walking I’ve started using a rolled up towel under his arms to bear only a little weight. I started doing this yesterday and he’s already improved his walking significantly! 
What have you ladies done?

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Nothing? My three year old was literally climbing on our dining room table on her first birthday and I didn't teach her how to walk either - this is something they will learn to do whether you teach them or not. Personally, I prefer doing less work 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

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My girl cant stand on her own yet,  she walks well with a toy or holding my hands or couch.
I do try to let one hand go when she stands but she refuses lol

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I let my baby take the lead. She stands and can take about 10 steps but it’s all because she’s interested.

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I’m letting him use my hands to help balance him while walking he’s still a little nervous about letting my hands go

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Not doing a darn thing. I prefer her to not walk right now lmao. She’s crawling and is everywhere. I’m just following her lead. She constantly pulls to stand and cruises everywhere.  I only bought her a push/pull to stand toy to explore. So far she likes it a lot.

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I’m just letting him do what’s right at the right time for him... he’s a chunky boy and don’t want him putting too much strain on his back or legs if he’s not quite ready too walk yet, no rush his big brother was 15 months old when he started to walk

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I’m not in a rush AT ALLLLL 🙈😂 lol. I kinda wish she wasn’t crawling yet either tbh

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I just follow her lead. She loves to walk holding onto both fingers. When she’s ready she’ll let go, not rushing it

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My little is walking now, but we let him go on his own time and try to stand up alone at first, after that we would help and appraise when he stood up, eventually when he got better balance he started taking steps and now we just encourage walking more than crawling. He still does both but will get to fully walking soon! He has a 4 year old sister he is trying to catch up to, every baby has their own timeline and will do things at their own pace! :)

How is everyone teaching their baby to walk/stand on their own?

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