You can encourage her through gentle play, but **at 13 months, putting no weight through her feet—even when supported—deserves a prompt appointment with her pediatrician or GP.** They can assess her movement and decide whether pediatric physiotherapy would help. This is a reason to get advice now, rather than waiting for walking to develop. [Raising Children Network](https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/development-tracker-3-12-months/11-12-months)

Walking develops at different ages; being unable to walk independently at 13 months alone can fall within normal variation. Most babies pull up to stand by their first birthday, and most walk independently by 18 months. These milestones guide assessment; they cannot predict your daughter’s eventual walking ability. [CDC: one year](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/1-year.html), [18 months](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-in-action/18-months.html)

While arranging the appointment, try:

- **Plenty of supervised floor play.** Put toys nearby to encourage reaching, changing position and crawling if she already crawls.
- **Play with her feet supported.** Sit her on your lap with her knees bent and feet resting flat on the floor. Encourage her to lean forward toward a toy.
- **Offer a reason to rise.** Put a favorite toy on a low, sturdy sofa. If she willingly pushes through her feet, gently support her hips as she tries to stand.

Keep attempts brief and playful. Stop if she appears uncomfortable or resists; don’t force her legs straight or make her bear weight. These activities come from [NHS children’s physiotherapy guidance](https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/patient-information/patient-leaflets/paediatrics-promoting-physical-development-sitting-walking). Avoid seated baby walkers; they can delay standing and walking.

If she **previously bore weight and suddenly stops**, or has pain, swelling, fever or seems unwell, seek urgent medical assessment. [NHS guidance](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/limp-in-children/)

At the appointment, explain whether she sits independently, gets into sitting, crawls or bottom-shuffles, and uses both legs equally. Mention if she was born prematurely, since that affects how milestones are interpreted.