It is common for babies to start walking unassisted at around 12 months old. However, this milestone can happen anytime between around 9 and 17 months. The baby will show many signs that they are strong enough to walk by themselves, like pulling themselves up on furniture, squatting down to pick up a toy and stand up again, or walking about with their hands on furniture as a support. If they can pull themselves up with ease to stand and like to scoot around the furniture, it's possible they may be ready to walk without your support.