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My daughter is 8 months old and stands on her tip toes, is learning to walk gonna be difficult?

Aeneva - posted on 02/22/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )

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Fit2BMe - posted on 10/05/2012

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Totally normal! My Neice did this for quite a while. Pediatricians had no concerns. She developed wicked calf muscles and leg strength as a result. If you give her opportunities to stand holding onto something, she will most likely eventually flatten her feet down. I wouldn't be concerned about it until she's much older, as many kids do this. If, however, she is still constantly doing this, not walking by 15+ month, and demonstrating other concerning things, then ask your doctor. Sounds like she's just being an 8 month old baby though. :)

Deena - posted on 10/05/2012

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my son is eight and half year old and he stand on his toes

Nadine - posted on 03/24/2010

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My son is a year old and started standing this week and just now he starting to lay his feet flat when he tries to cruise. I think it is normal.

Cassie - posted on 02/23/2010

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i dont think so my son started off that way and still does it sometimes... with me i was an oddball and started walking on the sides of my feet my mom always thought i was going to break my ankle

Corena - posted on 02/22/2010

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Just watch that she doesn't continue to do it all the time as she learns to walk and later. My older son was a tip toer and he almost had to have surgery because of it. Kids who tiptoe all the time can end up with shortened tendons at the back of their ankle. We were lucky and it was caught in time so we were able to correct it with corrective insoles and high top shoes.

Tracy - posted on 02/22/2010

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No she will be fine both my kids started on their toes and i know of alot of other kids that do the same thing... it's probably just part of the developing stages. all i know is both mine and freinds kids have done it and they are fine....

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