Why do babies stand on tiptoes?

When the baby is just learning to walk, he or she will walk on tiptoe. Parents do not need to worry at this time, as this is not abnormal. At this time, the baby's Achilles tendon has not yet developed fully, so the baby may walk on tiptoe. Don't worry too much if the baby walks like this occasionally, as it is not pathological. However, if the child is always like this, you should pay attention and go to the hospital for examination.

As long as the baby's toes touch the ground when standing, it means that the baby does not know how to stand and cannot stand yet. The baby should not be supported to stand, otherwise it will be detrimental to the development of his legs. Gross movements such as sitting, standing, and walking are a natural developmental process and parents should not interfere. "Training" children to sit, stand, and walk goes against the normal development process and may lead to adverse consequences. Encouraging babies to lie on their tummy and crawl is the basis for gross motor development.

After a baby is born, the tension of the extensor muscles of the lower limbs is higher than that of the flexor muscles, so the baby will stand on tiptoes in the early stages. We do not recommend that children stand on tiptoe to avoid problems with muscle and bone development, and it is not conducive to normal walking. If a child over one year old still has the problem of tiptoeing, he or she should see a neurologist, as this indicates excessive muscle tension in the lower limbs. The doctor should find out the cause and take active rehabilitation treatment.

Prerequisites for babies to stand on their own:

1. Bone development, the spine appears cervical flexion, thoracic flexion, and lumbar flexion, usually takes at least 9 to 10 months;

2. Muscle development: It takes 8 to 9 months for a baby to lift his head, roll over, crawl or sit on his own while lying on his stomach.

If the bones and muscles are not developed enough to stand, and the child is supported by the arms to stand or even jump, it will be detrimental to the development of the baby's spine and lower limbs.

When it comes to children’s standing, attention should be paid to:

1. Adults cannot help children stand;

2. When the child stands up by himself, his heels can easily touch the ground, just like the child in the photo;

3. Standing on tiptoes should be avoided as much as possible, otherwise it will be detrimental to the development of lower limbs;

4. Before children can stand on their heels, they are not encouraged to walk, let alone use walkers;

5. Children who cannot stand yet should not be allowed to jump on adults.