https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:32:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypermobility#post-2824664 Thu, 24 May 2018 15:46:15 +0000 IRunForFun 2824664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Starfish: I had gone and read your post earlier! Thanks for the shoe recs. My googling for her size wasn't bringing up much of anything her size with ankle support, and those don't look like they have a ton, but it is something! I've read conflicting things about hypermobility and gymnastics, in terms of joint damage, but I assume they're talking about serious gymnastics and not toddler style. </p> <p>@jennlin821: Unfortunately I don't think insurance will cover PT right now since she was determined not to qualify for services and I doubt her ped will do a referral (same reason.) But that's what we will be looking to start if she is still not walking at 18 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypermobility#post-2824639 Thu, 24 May 2018 14:30:38 +0000 jennlin821 2824639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like your pediatrician gave you great things to work on - but you could try a physical therapist too. Some PT places will do a free assessment, then just explain to them your are looking for specific help on exercises to help her. They may be able to help with shoe recommendations too.<br /> Look for a local pediatric PT place or ask your pediatrician for a referral! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypermobility#post-2824636 Thu, 24 May 2018 14:20:30 +0000 Mrs. Starfish 2824636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi there! My little Audrey doesn't have hypermobility but she has "overpronation" in her feet and has been in PT for a few months. She wears orthotics in her shoes and we've seen some improvement from them. I wrote a blog post here about our experience with this: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2018/02/06/toddler-foot-overpronation/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2018/02/06/toddler-foot-overpronation/</a></p> <p>Also, as for the shoes, before we went to orthotics, we tried this pair of stride rite shoes because they have a sturdy ankle - <a href="https://www.striderite.com/en/srtech-emilia-shoe/12663B.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.striderite.com/en/srtech-emilia-shoe/12663B.html</a> but they don't start until size 3. Maybe this would work for now? <a href="https://www.striderite.com/en/sammy-bootie/31268B.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.striderite.com/en/sammy-bootie/31268B.html</a></p> <p>Good luck! The advice that you received from your PT sounds the same as we got from ours. The only other thing I can think of is to do gymnastics, which is also super fun and adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypermobility#post-2824597 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:34:45 +0000 IRunForFun 2824597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wasn't sure what board to put this under, but has anyone's LO dealt with hypermobility, especially lower body? Last week we had an EI evaluation for our 16-month-old, largely because she isn't walking, but also based on some other stuff the pediatrician noticed with her legs/feet. The therapist said she's "slightly hypermobile" and has too much movement in her ankles/knees/hips. She's not walking because she feels unstable and is constantly having to make constant adjustments just to remain upright, so her legs fatigue quickly. (She does crawl, pull up, and cruise.) The walking is the only area where she's behind the curve and the therapist felt if DH and I worked with her over the summer, she could be walking by 18 months. If not, we re-evaluate starting services. She recommended having her wear a stability shoe, practicing standing and walking on uneven surfaces to build strength, and replacing her light plastic push toy with something heavier that doesn't move as fast. Also lots of swimming/kicking to strengthen her legs. </p> <p>She has absolutely tiny feet - infant size 2 is still slightly big on her - so I'm having a terrible time finding stability shoes in her size. Any recommendations? Any tips for other exercises or activities we can try?</p> <p>I'm bringing her to activities like story time, music class, mommy and me yoga, and we go to the playground a couple times a week. I'm going to look into some soft play places to take her. I know 16 months isn't THAT late to not be walking, but it still makes me sad when we are with a group of babies running around and she kind of sits out of the way to avoid getting trampled, and hesitates to really join in the play. She likes to crawl around the playground equipment but gets scared when kids zoom by and ends up just wanting to sit and watch. :sad: </p>