Everyone knows that babies can learn to walk around the age of one, and some children can walk very well by the age of one. During the process of practicing walking, parents should pay extra attention to the safety of their babies, preferably by carrying a fall prevention device behind them and wearing a helmet to protect their heads. Some parents have found that their baby's left foot is leaning inward when learning to walk, which is a bit similar to an adult's Inner Eight Characters. What's going on? Let's take a look with the editor:
What's going on with the baby's left foot leaning inward while walking
1. This situation is actually quite common in babies, with over 90% of babies experiencing varying degrees of walking. This is mainly because babies sit on a walker before learning to walk, and the time spent on the walker is too long (long-term), making it difficult to correct temporarily.
2. Some babies may have calcium deficiency when they experience this condition. When parents go to the hospital for a check-up, they may wonder why they still have calcium deficiency even after paying attention to their diet? Babies under the age of 3 (especially under the age of 1) develop rapidly, so it is important to pay attention to timely adjustments in daily diet and listen to the advice of doctors.
3. There are still a small number of babies who are not as "lucky" as those mentioned above, because the reason why these babies walk inward is really cerebral palsy. So when encountering such a situation, if you are unsure, you should take your baby to the hospital for a thorough examination.
How to correct a baby's left foot inward when walking
1. Be careful not to give your child hard leather shoes too early, as it may affect the development of their feet and even their walking posture. It is best to give your baby cloth shoes or rubber soled shoes that fit well. Your child's feet grow quickly, so it is recommended to buy shoes that are slightly larger.
2. Additionally, children can walk along a tape or straight line 1-2 times a day on the floor in front of the mirror. During practice, children are required to pay attention to the movements of the instep and toe, and as long as they practice repeatedly, they can gradually correct the habit of inward turning.
3. There is a folk method of wearing shoes backwards and swapping shoes between left and right feet. You can give it a try to children.
As mentioned earlier, it is best not to put hard soled shoes on babies when they are just starting to walk. When at home, you can mop the ground clean and let babies walk barefoot. This can exercise and stimulate the acupoints on their feet, develop their brains, and be helpful for their development. If it is not possible to improve the inward movement of the baby's feet, it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital for observation, and after a thorough examination, follow the doctor's advice to improve the baby's walking.
