Category: Paediatric Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy services to assist children with movement, recovery and issues with the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. News and information from our clinical research institute teams and professional paediatric physiotherapists.

Developmental Milestones – Idiopathic Toe Walking

Watching your baby learn to walk is an exciting time. You might notice that your baby’s walking pattern does not look like that of an adult, they may walk in a “funny” way. One variation you may see when your baby is trying to walk, is them walking on their toes. Toe walking is fairly common when a child is beginning to walk and most children tend to outgrow this by the time they are two years old. In some children, toe walking can persist beyond this expected age range and this is referred to as idiopathic toe walking.

Why is tummy time important for my baby?

Tummy time builds head, neck and upper body strength, it will help your baby to develop skills they need to crawl, roll over, sit up and begin to stand. Your baby will naturally start trying to lift her head to see what is going on around her, but she won’t be able to hold her head up for long periods of time until she is around 3 or 4 months old.