First Walkers Answers
Our team of experts answers parents' frequently asked questions about their babies' first steps, learning to walk, and the type of footwear they require for healthy growth and development.
Recent Answers
Why Does My Child Stomp When Walking?
As children progress in their development and learn coordination skills, they naturally adopt different walking patterns. Stomping behaviour is just one of these milestones, tied to their journey in m
Asked a year ago
Children's Heel Pain: Common Causes and Effective Solutions
Heel pain in children, though often overlooked, is surprisingly common. Research suggests that one in every twelve kids suffers this discomfort in the heel. If left untreated, it can affect their gait
Asked a year ago
Clubfoot in Children: Causes, Treatments and Care
Clubfoot is the general term for talipes equinovarus or the deformity of the feet. Infants born with the condition have short and tight tendons connecting the leg muscles. This causes the inward twist
Asked a year ago
Spina Bifida Conditions and Symptoms Every Parent Should Know
Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs during the first month of life. The embryo grows a structure that will later develop into the spine and the entire nervous system. This is called the n
Asked a year ago
Toe Walking Kids, do parents have reasons to worry?
Toe walking or walking on tiptoes is not uncommon amongst children. Toe walking is the unnatural walking gait wherein the heel does not contact the floor. This is very common to babies or toddlers who
Asked a year ago
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