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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
Walking
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Walking
by jeff, Jan 28, 2000 12:00AM
My daughter started walking at the age of nine months exclusively on her tip-toes. Initially, we thought that was just a normal effect of walking early. Now, she is thirteen months old and still walks on her tip-toes. Is that a problem that we should/could address, or will it eventually work itself out? Otherwise, her development is right on schedule.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jan 29, 2000 12:00AM
, Jan 29, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Jeff,
This is a common phenomenon, and will likely corect itself. It certainly is not a reason for alarm. Mention it to your pediatrician, who has the best handle (next to you and your wife) about the specifics of your daughter's development. And remember, she is at the early end of the continuum in learning to walk. If your pediatrician has any concerns, he/she can refer your daughter to a pediatric orthopedist, but it doesn't sound like that will be necessary.
This is a common phenomenon, and will likely corect itself. It certainly is not a reason for alarm. Mention it to your pediatrician, who has the best handle (next to you and your wife) about the specifics of your daughter's development. And remember, she is at the early end of the continuum in learning to walk. If your pediatrician has any concerns, he/she can refer your daughter to a pediatric orthopedist, but it doesn't sound like that will be necessary.
my doctor seems to think they walk that way because they feel like it gives them better balance....don't worry...