At what age is it typical for infants to start pulling themselves up to stand?

Infants typically begin to pull themselves up to stand around 9 months of age. This developmental milestone is part of the broader progression of motor skills that infants develop as they grow. At this stage, they have usually gained sufficient strength and coordination in their arms and legs to begin pulling themselves up from a sitting position or when they are using furniture for support.

Around this age, many infants also start to crawl and explore their environments, which motivates them to stand and eventually walk. Developmental timelines can vary among individual infants, but 9 months is a common age where you can frequently observe this behavior.

While infants may show some signs of attempting to pull up at younger ages, such as 6 months, it is generally less common for them to do so consistently until closer to 9 months. The other ages listed—12 and 15 months—are typically associated with more advanced standing and walking skills. By 12 months, many infants have refined their ability to stand and may be taking their first steps, while at 15 months, walking becomes more stable and confident for most toddlers.