What should I do if my baby walks on tiptoes? Experts tell you tips

Some babies stand on tiptoes when they first start walking. Many parents think this is normal. They think it will be fine after a while when the baby can walk steadily. In fact, this is not the case. When the baby stands on tiptoes when walking, the following measures should be taken in time to correct it.

1. Say goodbye to baby walkers

Some babies use walkers too early, and not only do they walk on tiptoe during the toddler stage, but their walking posture is still incorrect when they grow up. Therefore, parents should pay attention that when babies are learning to walk, they should use walkers as little as possible and should not use walkers for long periods of time. Generally, after saying goodbye to the walker, babies will no longer walk on tiptoe.

2. Choose the right shoes

Some babies may walk like this because of the problem of shoes, so it is also important to choose suitable shoes for babies in the toddler stage. It is best to choose shoes with a forefoot that is easier to bend, which is conducive to starting and also helps to develop a correct walking posture.

3. Practice barefoot walking

When your baby is at home, you can walk barefoot with him on wooden boards or soft carpets to increase his sense of touch and grip on the ground and develop his balance. But be aware that it is important to keep your floors clean and clear. You can also train your baby's ability to walk on a slope, which is helpful for exercising the calf muscles.

How to train your baby to walk

1. Slowly pull up to sit

Babies who often lie on their tummy will learn to crawl, sit and walk faster. If your baby is not learning to crawl yet, you can let him lie on his tummy more often. In addition, if the baby is lying on the bed, you can use your hands to gently pull him up to sit (like doing sit-ups), which can exercise the neck muscles and the muscles of the upper body. (Don’t use too much force)

2. Roll on the bed

Put the baby in the middle of the bed, stay with him, encourage him, and let him roll more on the bed. This can also train the baby's muscles and make him stronger. Play more games with him to get him used to the feeling of moving his hands and feet.