Why Does My Child Walk on Their Toes? Understanding Toe Walking in Toddlers and Young Children
Summary Toe walking in toddlers is common, particularly when children are learning to walk, and many children gradually develop a normal heel-to-toe walking pattern without treatment. Some children continue walking on their toes because it has become a habit, while others may have tight calf muscles, sensory preferences or, less commonly, an underlying neurological, muscular…