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That's just mean. Don't you know that mom's worry deep?
Of course I know about worry, I am a Mom.
I posted the article on the subject of toe walking because the OP had concerns about it and her doctor wasn't taking her concerns seriously. The OP specifically asked if there were any reasons why her daughter may be doing this. Since there are some real issues associated with toe walking I posted a link to an article talking about those things. The article stated in the beginning that it may be nothing but gave several possibilities including a short achilles tendon, autism and CP. I personally would find this info useful as it would help me to rule things out.
No way possible did I believe that it could be so many different things, especially being told that she would grow out of it. I am sure it's not autism, she has no developmental delays and she blabbers on like her older sister. I am scheduling her another appointment with a different doctor, and if I still don't feel comfortable with what she says, I'm going to ask for a referral to a specialist. I did this when my older daughters finger joint used to lock, and she was referred for "trigger finger". Hopefully I get good results this time around. Thanks so much for all the insight, and if anyone has anymore suggestions, it's much appreciated!!!
I only spoke from being a parent and also trying to give the op my personal opinion. Chances are the toe walking is not a serious problem or is not a problem at all but being a parent I understand the "need" to know for sure! That is why I suggested her taking her little one to another Dr. I know I would and then if I did find out there was no problem I would be happy that I did what I felt I should.
my son walks on his toes too. He's 5 years old. The doctors told me that if he can walk flat footed then it's fine. He can walk flat footed but he doesn't. That's the way he learned to walk. I don't know how I can make him walk the right way.
I still do it to some extent and I'm 35, my kids do it too. My husband calls us the 'toe walkers'. We do wear regular shoes though, so I'm not concerned with it. What's wrong with walking a little different?
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My son is 7 and still a toe walker. The dr kept saying for yrs that it is fine and he would grow out of it. I believed him because I was a toe walker and grew out of it by preschool.
fast forward to today. I did nothing like told. he now cannot stand flat footed and lean on a wall for more than 10 sec. his new dr. wants him to see an orthepedic at the childrens hospital and undergo surgery. We have decided to wait another yr because botox on the achilles tendon(sp?) is part of the procedure. He has started seeing a PT 1x per month and has stretches and exercises. he has seen 2 pt's and both of them think he will do fine with a lot of help.
anyway, knowing what I know (both my sons issues and many people who have toe walked with no issues) this is what I would reccomend.
your dd is only 19 mos. dont stress! One of the things the pt told me is that sandle, flip flops etc should not be worn more than 1-2 times per week.
maybe take her to see a pt 1 time so that they can explain the exercises and massages to do on the calf muscle and tendon area. they will also look at the flex ratio and figure out if it is a can't or wont. If they say it looks physically fine then relax and just work with her some.
Oh, toe-walking. Yes. I am familiar with this subject. I had so many people tell me my daughter would "grow out of it". I also heard things like, "Don't worry" and "She's just quirky" (came from family, friends, and our pedi). There were other issues along with the toe walking...but that was a big one for us. After some investigating of my own, and trusting my instincts, I had her evaluated by ECI and a developmental pediatrician, both independent of each other. ECI can't diagnose but confided they believed she had autism--but the dev. pedi confirmed it.
That's not to say your child has autism. All I'm saying is--trust your instincts. If you think something is off, don't just "wait and see".
My daughter walked on her toes until she was about 6. When she was in shoes she was fine but when she was barefoot she would walk on her toes. Her dad also walked on his toes quite a bit when he was barefoot,they outgrow it.
Oh, toe-walking. Yes. I am familiar with this subject. I had so many people tell me my daughter would "grow out of it". I also heard things like, "Don't worry" and "She's just quirky" (came from family, friends, and our pedi). There were other issues along with the toe walking...but that was a big one for us. After some investigating of my own, and trusting my instincts, I had her evaluated by ECI and a developmental pediatrician, both independent of each other. ECI can't diagnose but confided they believed she had autism--but the dev. pedi confirmed it.
That's not to say your child has autism. All I'm saying is--trust your instincts. If you think something is off, don't just "wait and see".
I agree with this. trust your instincts. Moms typically have some kind of a sense that something is wrong. Although I still believe 19 mos is too young to worry to the point you are taking her in to 2-4 specialist. And I have this opinion because most kids do grow out of it. Just dont take the wait and see attitute like I did (that my dr's told me to take).
work with her at home. IF there are no other signs, if she is still doing it in a yr, take her to the specialist.
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