Tiptoe Walking
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Does My Son Really Need Shoes?
Asked by B.S. from Charlotte
on December 30, 2008
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My son is eleven months old and has started walking. My mother constantly reminds me that he needs a pair of shoes now that he is up and walking. However, I'm not so...
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- B., I am a mother and a grandmother, I let my sons wear shoes to learn to walk but my grandchildren learned how to walk without shoes. We read a report that it was be...
- No, let him go barefoot. Studies now show that is better for proper stride and foot development. Socks or soft sole shoes (like Robeez) are great to keep his tootsie...
- Nope, you're right, he doesn't really need shoes. Everything I've read says it's best for kids to be barefoot or with soft-soled shoes when they are first learning to ...
Looking for Toddler Shoe Recommendation
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on September 16, 2005
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I am a mom of a walker who wants to run! Since Fall is upon us, barefoot in the grass is about over. We already have a couple pairs from Payless that are okay, but do...
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- I haven't used them yet, but I heard that "Robeez" are a good brand. I think you can get them at dept. stores like Nordstrom. From what I understand, barefoot is bes...
- The style "Pico" by Nike was recommended to me for my child when she began walking. I kept her in that style for about a year! They have the style available in both ...
- We have had very good luck with Jumping Jack brand shoes. My son refused to wear anything but Robeez until we got him his first pair of jumping Jacks. They are flexi...
Sensory Disorders in Kids
Asked by A.L. from Cleveland
on September 23, 2011
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Ok so this is the first time I have asked a question on her, I have read a lot of good advice and I am hoping you guys can help me. My son is a toe walker and has bee...
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- You would be surprised how many people have sensory issues. There is a great preschool in Middleburg Hts that has staff and resources for issues like this. My son went...
- Ok, if you DO NOT know what to look for you do not see it in the same manner. My son has a lot of "boys will be boys" attributes the funny thing is a lot of them are ...
- You have nothing to lose by having him evaluated. If he needs help you want to get it for him asap. As musicmakinmama said you have awesome OT and PT workers. It's ...
Fashion Crisis!
Asked by T.H. from Kansas City
on February 24, 2012
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Okay, so my husand and I have a semi-fancy function to go to tonight and I bought a fabulous dress and new shoes... and this was when the weather was nice! So, not re...
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- I just would not wear tights with peep toes. I guess I'd go bare legged. (Or wear different shoes.) Have fun!
- Assuming that you'll be inside I'd say no tights with peep toe platforms.
- honeslty if its an outside function then heck yeah wear the tights.. if the shoes make the outfit i wouldnt change those.. but if its inside and your only concern is w...
Very Wide Fitting Shoes?
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on June 4, 2011
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My 6 year old boy has the biggest and widest feet ever, he needs a size 6-7 and as wide as possible, I can't find a local store that stocks shoes to fit him, the colse...
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- Try finding something online at shoebuy.com. They have a good selection. At least they let you do free returns even if it's a little pricier. Also zappos - I agree ...
- If I may make a suggestion from a developmentalists point of view. You need to attend to his toe walking beofre anything else. It is a neurological soft sign if bigger...
- Stride Rite carries XW and XXW.
21-Month-old Tiptoes
Asked by S.S. from Rochester
on January 5, 2008
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This might sound odd, but my son is 21-months-old and he has recently started tiptoeing. It throws off his balance and he falls over a lot trying it but it doesn't de...
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- This is very comman but I would suggest you talk to your pediatrician about it though. My son wears leg braces to correct his toe-walking. This can be a sensory issue,...
- Walking on their toes is a bad habit to get into. My older son, age 4, gets occupational therapy, and I have a 20 month old who accompanies me with him and we wait in...
- The only concern is when they stop flattening the foot and the achilles tendon stops getting stretched. It is a problem in orthopedic injuries when people use crutches...
Strange Toes
Asked by J.B. from Spokane
on November 25, 2006
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Ever since birth, I have noticed that my daughter has slightly odd feet. It almost looks as though her toes are overcrowded; the second toe doesn't quite line up with...
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- no need to "see the doctor RIGHT away" just bring it up to your pediatrician when you see him/ her next. Most likely its a normal condition and will cause little probl...
- My son, 3, has the same condition. I have never heard it referred to as "overlapping toes" although that's what it looks like for sure. Anyway, I was concerned as well...
- i dont have any experience with this but my first thought is that if shes not in pain and she can walk okay then i wouldnt worry and i dont see why you cant wait as it...
Child Who Walks on Their Tiptoes
Asked by A.B. from Raleigh
on April 22, 2008
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I have a four year old daughter who walks on her tiptoes. She has done this since she began walking at 14 months. I have asked her doctor about this numerous times a...
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- Hi A.! I walked on my tip toes for years and years and did this regularly - without shoes - all the way through high school. In fact, sometimes I still catch myself...
- Hi A., I too used to walk on my tiptoes for the longest time as a child. I actually do still sometimes do it when i am barefoot (now 38). I have not had any proble...
- Hi A., I am a student of massage so not a professional or anything. But you could try having her sit on the floor or couach beside you and just giving a gentle stretch...
Stride Rite Shoes
Asked by J.O. from Boston
on February 18, 2008
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I have a 14-month old daughter who is not walking by herself yet, but will walk when assisted. I feel that it could be any time now that she will start walking on her...
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- Striderite has great early walkers that are perfect for the stage your child is in. They cost a little more, but are the best shoes out there for kids. The people in t...
- Hi, I put my youngest daughter in Stride Rite shoes and loved them. They fit her feet and she walked with out a problem in them. Recently she has been to an orthodist ...
- I would let her walk barefoot as much as possible then have her fitted for Stride Rite when she is walking better.
Difference Between Orthopedist and Podiatrist?
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on May 17, 2007
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My daughter has an overlapping second toe that is causing her discomfort. The pediatrician finally sent us to see a podiatrist. We have seen two podiatrist so far and ...
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- Dear L., You need to go to an Orthopedist - they do surgery, which is probably what will have to happen. They know what they are doing, so trust them, except if the...
- If you live in the central valley, take her to the pediatric orthopedists at Children's Hospital. Since they specialize in kids, they will know the most appropriate c...
- a podiatrist specializes in feet, and othropedist specializes in all bones including the feet. I might suggest that you see Dr. Todd Shaprio if you live in Bakersfiel...
