Is it normal that our 9 months old baby walk on his toes while using the walkers, or when we help him to walk.
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I was told it’s normal when they are first learning but to try to encourage them to be flat on the ground before helping them walk.

My 9mo old does this sometimes too.

My daughter has been doing the same thing her appointment is next week ill keep you posted on what my pediatrician says

Mine did the same around that age and over time he corrected it and walks just fine now!

I would say normal to start but if it continues then you may need to see a Doctor for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They may recommend SMO’s! If that is the route in the future you should join the Facebook group Parents of Kids with AFO, SMO and KAFO ☺️
From a momma who has a little that needed SMO’s for other reasons!

You may want to consider discontinuing use of walker type devices - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd-wGuojpDw/?igsh=MTNtajAxeGZrbTd6bQ==

My son does it sometimes but it’s nothing to do with a walker, he just does it when I hold him up onto his feet etc. it’s just a lingering baby reflex type thing at this age. My daughter did it too until she was walking more (not as much as he does, but I do remember she did it), and she’s running and jumping around wonderfully now at 22mos. Just something to pay attention to though as times goes on.
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