DS Walking worries

[bev27]

I have just noticed that my DS's feet seem to splay out when he walks...so he's walking on the inner part of his foot.

He is rather clumsy and I don't know if this is because of his feet or his age.

Don't know what to do....if anything

Any advice would be fab

how old is he bev27?

He's 19 months

Get an appointment from your GP with a orthapaedist. We did (our DS has v flat feet and was very clumsy at that age) and it's been so helpful. They will refer you to an appropriate physio if necessary.

orthopaedist

Thanks, So do you think its best to see the gp rather than the health visitor?

(I'm worried DS won't walk for the doctor, he's a bit scared of him)

Defo GP. Our HV said he'd grow out of it and infact he has all manner of issues as it turns out.

TBH even if he does a bit of walking they can quickly see. Also they can look at his instep. Our first paediatric orthopaedic (!) appointment was actually at the GP's surgery. The PO just played a game and made DS run about a bit and he gave an immediate diagnosis.

We subsequently went to a private consultant. But ultimately we now go to an NHS physio and they hvae made him insoles and the consultants keep and eye on him. All really painless. And they won't mind a bit if it comes to nothing.

What I found really helpful was knowing that actually his problems were v common and I shouldn't panic.

Thanks thats great to hear, I'm worried you see but hubby says its nothing (u know how men are)

I'll make an appointment in the morning.

I shall watch this with interest a DD walks with a waddle that other children her age dont, and HV said similar, she is a girl, nothing to worry about. I am sure she is right, but am going to GP anyway too.

I think sometimes some additional reasurances from GP is fine, we have done it before and been reassured well, and obviously with twotimes, it turned out to be something that needed further investigation.

Thing with HVs, many of them can spot things immediately, some cant, but all in all, although experienced with children, are not GPs, or paediatricians. sometimes further exploration is necessary to rule things out.

Good luck, am sure its nothing to be concerned about, or easily fixed

My DD has hypermobility of her ankles so her ankles tend to bend inwards making her walk on the inside of the foot. This can go hand in hand with slightly low muscle tone and clumsiness. We are waiting for supportive boots for her ankles which should make a real difference to her walking. A physio would be able to assess your DS and decide whether he maybe needs a slight bit of extra support at the ankle while he is still young and finding his feet.

Let me know how it goes. Am sure it's nothing to worry about but if there is an issue it's best to get it seen to asap.

So I couldn't get an appointment with my GP so I took DS tothe baby clinic to see the Health Visitor, she said it was nothing to worry about and seeing as he had only been walking since Xmas it may sort itself out. She's gonna check them when she comes for his 2yr check.

So we'll see what happens

My dd 22months suffers from flat foot and her ankles also tend to bend inwards. She was a late walker (19 months)It doesn't seem to hurt her in any way but does look very uncomfortable. The physio have said it is nothing to worry about They seem to think the problem will be solved once shes out of nappies

bev if you're still not happy when the 2 yr check is done do be assertive. Flat feet can be very painful so it's important to get it identified. Good luck