https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 11:39:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086389 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:03:08 +0000 nana87 1086389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I walked on my tip toes when I was little-- I'm not sure when it started but I did it for years and had to have a little physical therapy to walk normally. I'm fine now but still tend to dance in my tip toes, haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086382 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:58:15 +0000 Pink Champagne 1086382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as you don't notice any other developmental delays or issues, I wouldn't worry. DH's cousin's little girl walked on her toes and was diagnosed with autism, but she had MANY other signs and I don't think she ever fully put her heels down (ie, always was a toe walker). So I wouldn't worry, she might just be experimenting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086340 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:21:28 +0000 erinpye 1086340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@luckypenny: mine is 17 months old and started walking around 10ish months. She did have a phase a few months ago where she walked on her toes. I was initially worried, but apparently it's pretty common, and she grew out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086296 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:43:26 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 1086296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@luckypenny: it's probably just a phase then. My friend's little girl is doing this right now. She also happens to be obsessed with her mommy's high heels so who knows what LO is thinking. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086285 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:34:04 +0000 luckypenny 1086285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: @mrbee: thanks! I really just started noticing it yesterday so I thought maybe she had hurt her foot somehow. Ill keep an eye on it and hope its just something she is experimenting with :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086283 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:32:15 +0000 mrbee 1086283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@luckypenny: Here's a useful link on it... the article is ok, but the comments from parents have a lot of great info!</p> <p><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-normal-for-my-toddler-to-walk-on-her-tiptoes_11648.bc" rel="nofollow">http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-normal-for-my-toddler-to-walk-on-her-tiptoes_11648.bc</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086281 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:30:18 +0000 luckypenny 1086281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PointeShoesTutus: she has a ton of words and can point to her nose and eyes with accuracy when I ask. Could be balance. She also does a lot of one foot standing and standing on books (lol). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086268 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:18:04 +0000 mrbee 1086268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Google ideopathic toe walking... lots of info on it online! There are a few known causes of it listed online... plus it can be just something kids grow out of! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086264 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:17:04 +0000 Cole 1086264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a lot of kids go through a phase with it and if it lasts a long time it can be an issue but normally it never gets to that point. If you are getting worried though you could try shoes like Wee Squeaks which have squeakers in the heels to encourage them not to walk on their toes. Plus they are super adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086262 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:16:02 +0000 runsyellowlites 1086262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On it's own it's a pretty normal stage. I wouldn't worry about it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086260 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:14:44 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 1086260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be too worried about it if she is physically able to put her heels down (which it sounds like she is). Sometimes toe walking can be a early sign of other issues but it usually starts much earlier than your LO's age. Do you mind my asking how she is with her communication and joint attention/eye contact?<br /> (I'm a speech therapist. A few of my kiddos' parents have voiced the same concern at one point. All but one turned out to be just fine aside from a mild speech delay). </p> <p>She's likely experimenting and working on her balancing skills. Keep an eye on it and mention it to your pedi if you have any doubts. It's likely just a phase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086252 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:10:06 +0000 Mae 1086252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is weird but my husband only walks on the balls of his feet when he is barefoot. He never realized it until my mom noticed it, actually! </p> <p>Anyways, I wonder if she does this when her shoes are on too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086191 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:28:31 +0000 chopsuey 1086191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. DD walked on tip toes for a while but stopped.<br /> I wouldn't be worried! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-on-tip-toes#post-1086189 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:27:39 +0000 luckypenny 1086189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of a sudden, DD only wants to walk on her tip toes! She's 17 months and has been running and walking for about 4 months. Is she just experimenting with a new feeling? Is this developmental? Should I be worried?</p> <p>Anyone have experience? </p>