Question
Why does a child under 12 months walk unsteadily? Do they need treatment? What are the consequences?
Answer
There’s no need to worry; this is a sign that your child’s brain’s balance function is not yet fully developed. When they start learning to walk, the weight distribution on their lower limbs may cause physiological curvature or normal posture changes, such as the feet turning inward or outward. These phenomena usually correct themselves naturally by the time they are 3 to 4 years old. You can appropriately supplement calcium and get plenty of sunlight. As your child grows older, their walking style will gradually improve. Wishing your child a healthy growth.