My son just turned a year and loves to practice walking behind a push toy. While he doesn't yet walk independently, he has been getting lots of exercise for over a month now with his push toys!
I've noticed that his right foot points forward while his left foot points outward about 45 degrees.
Is this typical? Will it self correct?
Toddler feet and legs are still developing, so it may change on its own. However, my right foot points out about 45 degrees while my left foot points straight. I can walk with it straight if I think about it. It's never caused me any problems whatsoever, even with all the sports I played when I was younger.
Point this out to your pediatrician next time you are there. It could be nothing BUT if it a problem, your son is young enough to take care of it quickly and easily.
J.,
My son is 19 months and displays the same thing. We have spoken to his pediatrician about it and he doesn't seem to be too concerned. He says that it is normal and will normally correct itself over time. I would still bring it up at your child's next appointment, just to get your Pediatrician's opinion. But, at this point I don't think it is something to be overly concerned about.
This is normal. As his feet develop the muscles to walk his feet well straten out.
Yes it is typical and in most cases it does correct itself. We went through the same thing with my son, in out case though it didn't correct itself all the way. We saw specialists and were told that trying to change the way he walks is like trying to permanently change his eye or hair color, that everyone has their own way of walking and if you watch people you will see it. Anyways I hope this helps!!! By the way even though my sons feet turn in a bit, he walks and runs just fine and has no problems!
I think it's totally normal! You may even notice the his feet position them selves differently from one day to the next or from one walk across the room to the next. His body is just getting the hang of this kind of movement and hasn't quite figured out the best possible position.
Also, pushing behind a rolling toy can be really different than walking independantly. Think about it, every step is an effort not to fall forward as the thing you are leaning on rolls out of the way. His little feet stay slightly behind him, which would make having them point straight forward tough on anybody.
I'm sure his food position will work itself out.
T.
Odd foot positionins at that young an age typically is not something to worry about. My daughter was very pigeon toed from about 10 months (when she started standing/walking) until just about when she turned two. Her feet seemed to correct themsleves as she got older. I would say that unless his ability to walk is being effected, keep an eye on it but don't worry. You might also check in with your pediatritian about it on your next visit.
Hope this helps.
M
if you're super concerned about it, is there a shriners hospital still in san francisco? they may have relocated to the one in sacramento, but if they're still there you could have him evaluated free of charge at one of their clinics. then you would know for sure if its nothing or something to have taken care of. all the treatment at shriners is free, just give them a call. the number for the one is sacto is ###-###-####. its a bit of a drive from where you are,but depending on what your dr. says or what type of insurance coverage you have, it might be worth it!!
Our ped said foot will correct itself. I would still ask about it at your next visit just to make sure nothing else is going on.
Ask your pediatrician. My daughter had where her foot turned in and they said it was a rotated tibia. Then her new doctor said it is the way a persons bones developed and that it should correct itself
Hi J., It could be serious, it could be nothing. Right now I was told its too soon to worry. My son had the same thing at the same age and its already worked itself out. His feet are almost perfectly straight when he walks and he's now almost 20 months. When I first asked mamasource, honestly, the moms freaked me out. I thought we had some femoral hip problem and all kinds of other stuff. If your really concerned, ask your Ped, but really, just wait, its pretty involved testing and procedures. Our son was about the same with the 45 degree turn, its almost perfect now as I said at 20 months and NO treatment. Good Luck and don't borrow trouble from tomorrow, it could be nothing!
