An overjoyed Kim Kardashian has posted a snap of herself cuddling baby North West after the tot took her first steps.

The US reality TV star took to Instagram to share a snap taken by Kanye West, with her daughter's face all but obscured by a big fluffy towel.

She wrote: "Our baby girl finished one week of swimming lessons today then took her 1st steps right when she got out of the pool!!!! Mommy & Daddy are so proud of you!!!! Photo cred: Daddy."

Nori was born last June - making her 13 months old right now - in case you were wondering.

But amidst all the excitement, Kim still found time to share a new bikini picture.

We were going to call it a selfie, but you can clearly see the photographer's shadow at the bottom of the pic!