A baby boy who was born with just one leg has managed to stand on two feet for the very first time thanks to the use of a prosthetic limb.

The youngster, who is one, is seen being held by his father after being fitted with a high-tech prosthetic leg.

While being held, the baby, who is called Brooks, bounces up and down and squeals with delight.

His mother, from Burnsville, Minnesota, films her baby’s attempt at wearing the device and can be heard laughing with joy as she sees her little boy happy with his newfound movement.

”Brooks just received his first-ever prosthetic leg. His father is assisting him to stand up on two legs and two feet for the first time ever! Brooks is so excited that he does a little dance while he tests out his new body part!’ she wrote in an online posting.

It was a medical condition that saw little Brooks born without part of his leg.

Although the youngster has been able to crawl around without any issues, standing up has been all but impossible, until now.

It is hoped that with the addition of the prosthetic, Brooks will be able to learn to walk, run and dance just like other children.

‘He’s a very active little boy and he’s been so strong and resilient through all the doctors’ appointments and his surgery to remove the extra digit that was at the bottom of his limb. He’s a very special, happy boy!’ Brooks’ mother wrote online about her son.