I was wondering, If anyone else had a li'l one that was still doing this, Or if I needed to go ahead and make a doctors appointment to make sure there is nothing wrong with his li'l piggies! :-)
He doesn't ALWAYS walk on his tippy toes, But for the most part, He does...Also noticed he is very flat footed....At about what age do they get an arch?!? Anyone know?
2006-10-18 07:17:57 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If he is only doing it sometimes it probably isn't a problem,he's probably just discovering how to use differnt parts of his body.It should cause a little concern if it seems to actually bother him when walking on his whole foot.As far as flat feet go,most babies are flat footed till around 3 years old.No shoes or soft soled crib shoes(like Robeez) are actually better for babies' feet,not the hard soled shoes that used to be recommended.
2006-10-18 08:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by G M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd mention it to the pediatrician at this time; just to be on the safe side. I know most toddlers will walk on their toes for a bit when the first begin walking, and sometimes a couple of months later. But if it continues, I'd bring it up again and seek an orthopedic specialist.
Not to alarm you, but in SOME cases, toe-walking can be a sign of a Neurological disorder. Usually though, there would be other indicators as well. So as long as your son is using both sides of his body equally, meeting other milestones within the "typical" age range, and is developing at a "typical" rate, it's most likely nothing Neurological. My daughter toe-walked and was eventually diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 27 months at age. But she was born premature and didn't meet any of her other milestones on time.
As far as I remember, arch development is around the 2 year mark; but don't quote me on that. My daughter has flat feet and never developed arches b/c she didn't walk until she was 30 months old.
I hope you find it's just a phase that he grows out of. GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-18 18:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Marie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some children like to expiriment with new ways of doing things. It should be better by the time he/she's 3-4. If not, you should go to a doctor. Feel his feet to, and if he can talka little, ask him if it hurts anywhere where he steps. This can either just be a phase or something that can affect your child for there entire life.
Good Luck, and the baby in the pic is sooo cute!
2006-10-18 07:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by -:-vInTaGe PaSsIon-:- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it is just a stage, but I know that my best friend's daughter is almost five years old and has never walked correctly. We call her TwinkleToes because she always walks on her tippytoes.
My friend got worried after a while and took her to the doctor. The doctor said she was glad that she took her because in a lot of cases, the child doesnt walk right because there is something bothering them in their feet when they try to walk. But in her case, there was nothing wrong with her daughters feet (thank God), but if it persist, I would opt for a doctor's visit, because the doctor said it is getting more common for kids to have problems in their feet to where they start to walk like that to avoid the pain.
Best of luck :o)
2006-10-18 08:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by Barbi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he maybe just walks like that, my cousin Patrick 11 1/2 has walked on his tippy toes since he started walking.he's never learned how to ride a bike
2006-10-18 07:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tiara M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 18 month old does it too... he only does it every now and then however.. I personally think he just likes how it feels... he likes to experiment and do different things... sometimes we walks crouched down or he wobbles to the side as he walks... he just does odd things sometimes.. and then sometimes he will walk on his tippy toes... he's learning, everything is something different to him
2006-10-18 08:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by katjha2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like a normal child, however, I would make sure that he is wearing socks and supportive shoes (StrideRight). If the tippytoeing continues then I would take him to the doctor.
2006-10-18 09:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My eight year old (yes I said years) still walks on her tip toes, I mention it to the Doc every time I am there- Doc says it is not a problem
My husband walks on his tip toes though b/c he doesn't want to get his socks dirty-- yes he is OCD
2006-10-18 08:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by ee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do need to have this looked into. He should start therapy as soon as it can be arranged, and if therapy doesn't work he may need surgery on his ligaments to correct it. I have a friend who's 3 year old has this problem and is getting therapy for it.
2006-10-18 12:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is constantly...then I'd get it checked out. My cousin is autistic and he refuses to walk flat on his feet. They even had to do surgery to correct this habit.
If it's not constantly, I wouldn't worry about it...just a stage I'm sure!
2006-10-18 07:25:02 · answer #10 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋