Posted by NHS Choices on February 28, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Ruth, a health visitor (*specialized nurse) discusses parental concerns about childhood walking issues, when you should contact your GP (*physician) and the normal stages of learning to walk.
Editor’s Note: Video Highlights
What is the normal way children start to walk?
- Children begin to walk with their feet turned out.
- Children begin by waddling.
- It is also common for children to have bow legs, knocked knees, and to sometimes walk with their feet turned in.
What are the main issues that concern parents?
- Bowed legs ‘
- Tiptoe walking
- Flat feet
- Knocked Knees
How worried should parents be if their children exhibit any of the above issues? 
- Most walking issues resolve themselves simply.
- If there is concern, contact the child’s GP (*physician).
- Two years of age is a good time to ask about potential walking issues.
Editor’s Note: *clarification provided for our US readers.
From www.nhs.uk
