Tiptoe Walking: Older Child
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Tippy Toe Walker
Asked by K.S. from Philadelphia
on April 13, 2008
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Sometimes my 2 year old walks around on his tippy toes. I have heard negative things about that, but he doesn't do it all the time. Anyone have any thoughts on that?
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- K.. as long as he is ok and developing well, dont sweat it. i am a mom of 2 biological and raised 3 step children. my one step daughter did it for some time and so ...
- K., As long as he's otherwise developmentally on target and exhibits no "strange" rhythmic and/or repetitive movements (hand flapping, for example) or odd fascinati...
- Hi, K., I would check with your pediatrician. It may be normal, just having fun with walking different ways...or it may not. My friend's son, who is 9, still walk...
How to correct a tiptoe walking toddler?
Asked by T.E. from Reading
on April 23, 2007
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My daughter has been a tiptoe walker since she could walk at 9 months and she is now 27 months. Most kids outgrow this. But I've been noticing more and more lately (...
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- Have you looked into the possibility that your child may have sensory isues? Its not a big deal, most people have diffrent quirks, some people get testing and help wit...
- my kids did this as well but only when they had shoes off. so I stated makeing them wear their shoes more often which corrected the problem. since with shoes on they l...
- Along with the suggestions of sensory issues and the idea of physical therapy, I would like to include another thought. Tip toe walking can also be an indication of t...
Toe Walking
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on December 27, 2007
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My 1 year old son started walking last month. His right foot is a little curved, which the pediatrician said should correct itself over time. But lately I have noticed...
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- My 1 year old walks on her tip toes too. I think its pretty normal, they are however still learning to walk. Also, my 8-year-old niece walks on her tip toes all the ti...
- Nothing to worry about. Both of my daughters walked on their toes when they first started walking; I think most babies start off that way.
- From a mom with an autistic child, there is a complex of symptoms that define the disorder - the primary of which is the ability to socialize. In fact, my son only rar...
Tiptoe Daughter
Asked by T.K. from Scranton
on October 4, 2006
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My daughter, almost 17 months, has started walking around on her tiptoes. It is not a big deal I was just wondering if other mom's have experienced this and if it is ...
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- This is not uncommon. My son is 7 years old and still walks on his toes most of the time. He has very strong calves and started football this year and is the fastest...
- My 19 month old has been walking since 12 months and still likes to walk on his toes sometimes even though he can walk flat. i think it's just one of their little expe...
- Hi T., I read an article on Babycenter.com once that it could be an issue depending on how often it occurs. My daughter was an occassional tiptoer so I just asked ...
Toe Walking
Asked by A.F. from Sheboygan
on March 25, 2008
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My son is 9 and is a toe walker he want through casting and are doctor left. So we went to a new doctor and he does not delieve in the same things as the last doctor. ...
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- please consider getting child checked by a doctor...my niece's daughter did this until she was four and had to have surgery on achilles tendon to make it less tight wh...
- I have heard conflicting sides for toe walking too. My daughter, now 8, was a toe walker. Several people told me I should take her to the doctor becasue it would cause...
- Hi A., I have a 6 year old son who walks on his toes, and it has been a frustrating process getting answers about the cause & best treatment for him. The place to ...
Walking on Toes
Asked by F.P. from St. Louis
on December 16, 2008
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My 7 1/2 yo son walks on his toes, most of the time without shoes. I catch him doing it quite a bit. He has been doing it since he started walking. The doctor told me ...
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- I saw a teen girl do this. She had to have her tendons released on a regular basis. I know that my sister who had CP also would have had this, and had to do the releas...
- My husbands side of the family are toe walkers. This can cause a problem to your child later in life. Get the help you need now. A major affect can be the achilles ...
- It can be because it can cause his heel cords to shorten the same way wearing high heels for years would do. I would talk to your doctor and in the mean time start str...
How to cure an overlapping toes on toddler?
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on April 13, 2007
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My 3 year old (and 8 months) daughter has an overlapping toe that seems to cause her discomfort. Any recommends and what to do? The doctors are giving me the run aroun...
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- Hi L.! Okay, first I am not by any means an expert on foot problems, but, at about 18 months my aunt was putting my shoe on (a sandal) and my toe was left in a stra...
- My daughter's middle toe was overlapping until she started REALLY walking...Like 3/12 years old. It concerned me at first too, but it slowly has resolved itself, with...
- If you have a PPO - you don't need a referral to take your daughter to a Podiatrist! You can select anyone you like - my teenager has been seeing one for 6 years now ...
How Can I Get My 24 Month Old to STOP Toe Walking?
Asked by J.A. from Florence
on May 10, 2009
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Hey Mamas,
My son is now 24 month old is an avid toe walker. He will walk flat sometimes, but not often. The toe walking gets on my nerves! We got him some hard botto...
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- Toe-walking is common with Asperger's Syndrome too. Just a heads-up if your child has any other symptoms associated with that you might ask about that at your child's ...
- I think your son is fine. My son does the same thing n he loves to be barefooted while at home and if we go out he walks normal but mostly at home its on his tiptoes a...
- My 4-year old still toe walks. I've talked with her doctor and there's no reason for it, other than it's a bad habit. We constantly tell her to "walk on her feet" or...
Walking on Eggshells - Defiant 7 Year Old Daughter
Asked by H.L. from Portland
on January 27, 2011
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I have a delightful, defiant 7 year old daughter and I'm wondering how to change myself a little bit to get over the feeling of always walking on eggshells around her....
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- Walking on eggshells is an expression of fear. Keep reminding yourself that you are her role model and teacher. What are you teaching her by being afraid to stand up a...
- The book: "Your Seven Year Old" from Amazon is good. It merely talks about what each age stage is like, developmentally. Also, do a Google Search on "7 year old Dev...
- My daughter who is 3 1/2 has done this to our family too. ( she has 5 siblings ) Keep working on what you are doing. My little one is strong willed and goes nuts whene...
Anyone Have a Child Who 'Toe Walks'?
Asked by R.W. from Philadelphia
on May 27, 2007
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My 4 1/2 year old toe walks. The pediatrician showed concern at this last well visit. She stated that I may need to have him evaluated. I looked this up online and rea...
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- My daughter does this. She is 21 months and I never thought much about it until I read your post. Thanks....now I nervous. Is there an age when they should stop this I...
- Hi R., I have friends that went through this same thing. Their daughter is now 11 and she has had to have 2 surgeries already to correct the damage that was done bec...
- R. I agree with the others to get him evaluated just in case. It would not hurt to. Are there other issues along with the toe walking? Like delayed walking, does ...
