The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In the first study of its kind, scientists analysed the ...

When a baby takes their first step unaided, it is a big moment for parents and their baby. After all, it symbolises a new phase in a child’s life. They officially, and literally, become a ‘toddler.’ ...

At first glance, when a baby takes their first step, it seems like a simple event. But behind that wobbly moment lies a complex mix of biology, development, and even genetics. Scientists now know more ...