Thoughts? My son's pediatrician never checked how my son walks and he ... - Page 2

[MeepyCat]

I can't recall that the pediatrician has ever specifically checked the way my son walks, although she certainly has seen him running around her office at various visits. I think when a child's skills are relatively new, it's very difficult to get a demonstration in a 15 minute well-baby visit. A kid might be shy, or distracted, or just not inclined, so my pediatrician relies on my reports of his abilities unless I identify a specific behavior that I want her to see and evaluate.

If it's any comfort to you, I pushed for five and a half hours with my son, who is now three, and I have observed no lasting effects of the time he spent stuck behind my pubic bone.

[shanniesue2]

Originally Posted by eepster

The pediatrician always just asked if DS was walking and running and climbing stairs (except during the visits where he was running all over the exam room trying to climb stuff.)

Nobody paid close attetion to his gait till we had an evaluation done with a developemental specialist, a physical therapist and an occupational therapist b/c DS was having issues at school. He does have flat feet, so they px'd orthotics, which have helped him stand still without bumping into other student while standing in line.

Originally Posted by journeymom

That's interesting. Ds and I both have flat feet. I admit, it did get easier to just walk in a straight line after I got orthotics.

I recently spoke to a physical therapist about DS who is 26 months old, has been walking since he was 13 months and is still not really running. This was just a phone conversation and not a true evaluation. She mentioned the possibility of checking him for flat feet and orthotics. I googled it after we got off the the phone and EVERY. SINGLE. website that came up said that it is normal development for children to have flat feet until they are around 5 years old. I really wondered why on earth a PT would mention flat feet and orthotics about a 2 year old if 2 year olds are supposed to have flat feet... and I just couldn't come up with a good answer.

[melon]

as far as shoes, my son's first shoes are Jumping Beans brand, from Kohls. They're cute and nice and bendy, and $12. (The tag says $25, but they've been on sale every time i go--they're on sale now for 9.99)
I also agree whoever said Circo brand, from Target. Also around $12, and nice and soft.
Both brands make cute sneaker and sandal-looking ones.

They outgrow them so fast, so that's about my spending limit!

[snowqueen]

Originally Posted by MeepyCat

If it's any comfort to you, I pushed for five and a half hours with my son, who is now three, and I have observed no lasting effects of the time he spent stuck behind my pubic bone.

Thanks for the reply! But my son was crowning. they had to push him back up to do the csection. The cord was wrapped around his neck twice and faced "sunny side up" (not sure what that means) so he wouldn't come out. His heart rate was all over the place. Such a bad experience.

[mom61508]

I'm wondering about this too?????????

Dd is 22 months and walks on the insides of her feet which I'm concerned about. I think her knees are starting to move inward...My pedi said it's genetic hmmmm neither DH or I have this issue. Anyone else have LOs that walk like this?

Getting a second opinion in a week.