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.
Category: Paediatric Physiotherapy
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When will my child walk?
From Crawling to Walking
Watching your baby take their first steps is a very exciting time! Every child is different and most will learn to walk in their own time.
Newborn Head Shape – What is Normal?
It’s very common for a newborn’s head to be elongated or have an odd shape. Babies may have an uneven head shape at birth, however this should remould to a normal, more symmetrical shape within 6 weeks after birth.
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.