How to correct walking on tiptoe

From toddling to walking fast, walking is the most basic action in our daily life. Different people have different walking habits. Some people walk confidently and beautifully, some people walk on their heels, some people walk on the forefoot, and some walk on tiptoes. But in fact, many people's walking methods are incorrect. Today we will talk about walking on tiptoes. Walking on tiptoes not only looks strange, but also affects the development of our leg shape, thigh muscles, etc. Walking on tiptoe is especially common among babies who are just learning to walk. So how can we correct walking on tiptoe?

1. Reasons:

1. Your baby lacks body awareness

If babies are not aware enough of their legs and feet, they may not be able to use these parts of the body flexibly, and their legs and feet may become stiff when they walk. From the moment babies are born, we should let them know their bodies as early as possible and further enable them to actively control their bodies. Don't wrap the baby too tightly (such as always putting socks on the baby or putting shoes on the baby before the baby starts to walk), and don't restrict the baby too much from exploring and experiencing with the body. This way, the baby's body awareness will develop better and it will be possible to better control and use his or her body.

2. High muscle tension in the knee fossa or ankle

Mothers can first observe whether the baby's knees and calf muscles are relaxed when the baby is relaxing or sitting, and whether the ankles, heels and soles of the feet are stiff. If the muscle tone in one or more of these areas is high, it will be difficult for the baby to extend and contract the muscles in the knee or ankle when walking, so the baby will walk like he is dancing ballet.

3. Use a baby walker or walking belt

These two things are also the culprits that cause babies to walk on tiptoe. Look at those babies who are being carried and walked. They may think that walking means just using their toes.

2. How to correct walking on tiptoes:

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.