is normal that a 24 month old walks on tip toes sometimes?

Answer 1

very normal, i have seen them up to the age of 4 and 5 do it.....he/she will be fine

Answer 2

I have a 3 year old son who walks on his tippy toes from time to time. I live in CA on the MCB Camp Pendleton. My son is very active in one of the play groups that we attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. At these play groups sometimes we have child therapists, psychologists and other people there who work with children in some way, shape or form. I remember being told at one of the play groups that up until about age 4 it is normal for children to walk on their tippy toes because it is apart of their fine motor skills development. I believe that it is perfectly normal. Like I mentioned before I have a 3 year old who does it and it started right before his 2nd birthday and he still does it, but not as much. I think he is growing out of it. So unless your child's feet are starting to be affected or there are other behaviors involved that may lead to think something else may be going on, don't panic. If you are unsure talk to your child's pediatrician.

Answer 3

Yes, absolutely normal. They are discovering control and mastery of their body, and this is a new and novel experience for them. It's exciting to do this, along with splashing in puddles and hopping down the street. However, if they do it more often than occasionally, for extended periods of time, then I would suggest a visit to their pediatrician. There are long term issues with extended walking in this matter, and I have a neice who had to have surgery because the muscles were shortened as a result.

But, in the overall, it's not something that I would worry about. Just note how often.

Answer 4

Yes - That sort of mobility is absolutely "normal" for a youngster at that age.
Although, just be certain that they do not continue that practice past a few more months. Doing so will possibly strain the knees, causing undue and erratic pressure on the knee joint and cartilage, which will cause orthopedic problems later in life.

WORDS OF HONEST ADVICE:
Install cabinet locks on all the cabinets (including the cabinetry above the kitchen sink.) - Your child may be exercising the leg muscles to reach for that (hidden) Christmas gift above the refrigerator!

Answer 5

It's funny the things we forget.
My girl walked on tippy toes at that age too and just like you it used to worry me so much, then all of a sudden she stopped. I don't know why she did it but she walked on tippy toe from 1 til she was about 2 and a half.

Answer 6

My daughter walked on her tip toes for like a year I think its just a stage some kids go through.

Answer 7

My daughter to would walk tip toe when ever bare foot. Didint do it with shoes on!! People said she could have short tendions but she is fine At 9 she still often does it!!! She now does Jazz ballet so it a talent she already has.

Answer 8

Very normal. I just read about this in an Early Years Masters Class. May be genetic, but totally normal and will grow out of it!

Answer 9

Funny isn't it? Thanx for reminding me. My granddaughter did that "forever". I marvelled at how she would do it everywhere. It's just their style. She tapered out of it around four. It is good for her calves, really.

Holy cow! Just read some of the horror stories above-Listen, my g.d. is now into gymnastics and doing very well. I can't see this as dangerous. I guess you'll have to check with your pedy.

Answer 10

Well I think this is normal , my daughter would do it every once in a while , But if you really feel like it might be something else you need to contact your pediatrician.