My daughter, 14 months, is walking on her tip toes quite often. What can be done about this?

Question

**I have never put my daughter in a walker

Answer 1

My brother used to do that when he was young she eventually grow out of it.

Answer 2

Keep an eye on it, but don't stress too much yet. However if she starts toe walking all the time, it might be a good idea to see a paediatrician to get her assessed.

Toe walking constantly can either indicate a problem with the achilles heel being too tight or can cause the achilles to shorten. In some cases it is completely idiopathic (without known cause). Some gait specialists believe that using a walker predisposes your child to toe walking. Most children outgrow toe walking, but a fair percentage won't and need further treatment. Only time will tell.

Answer 3

I bet you put her in a walker. Usually kids tip toe when they begin to walk because they were put in a walker before they began to walk. Don't worry, give her time she will outgrow it within a few months. I had the same problem with my son and he's ok now. Walkers are now NOT recommended.

Answer 4

Consult your Doctor's Nurse. Free advise from someone who knows your child.

From my nanny days I learned they many be uncomfortable trusting bearing of weight. I believe if u get her a toddler walker where she can place her feet solid on the ground it may help. She may use her arms more. Or stay on the toes... it depends. Walk with her and try to get her onto the arms. That is where the problem lies. She needs to trust her own strength.Then there are games u can play. Eventually she will grow out of it. Beware the more u stress on it the longer it will take her. :))
Happy 4th.

Answer 5

Lots of kids do this -its nothing to worry about when she gets a little heavier she will stop. My daughter did it until she was around three. If it bothers you then consult with her pediatrician but most children just outgrow this phase.

PS: shoes dont help and sometimes make it worse!!

Answer 6

nothing she will start walking like she is supposed to by her self my brother did that when he was a little baby and it only lasted a month if you put shoes on her it will protect her toes until she starts walking right

Answer 7

My son is fourteen months old and does the same thing. I wouldn't be concerned as long as she can in fact walk and doesn't appear to be too bowlegged. You can put shoes on her, this usually helps my son to walk flat footed.

Answer 8

Don't worry my daughter does the same thing now she 2 and i still see her doing it. My niece also did it and she out grew it shes now 4.

Answer 9

my nephew did that for a little while..theres nothing you can do to stop it..she will just grow out of it when she starts to walk better...i think they do it for balance..sounds weird but new walkers dont wanna fall down right!

Answer 10

We had the same problem with our now ten year old. To be truthful you really can't do much. Just make sure that she has really good toddler shoes. Believe it or not she will grow out of it.

Answer 11

I wouldn't wrry about it ... my son used to do that .. and he walks/runs fine now ..


dR bad
maybe she is just practising sneaking around ... so that you won't wake up when she sneaks in late at night after being out on the pop.... or raiding the fridge in the morning ;-))