Question
My 10-month-old baby has been walking with his left foot pointing and seems to be walking in circles. His left leg seems to lack strength. He had been walking normally before, but occasionally walked like this. He can walk a few steps on his own, but not when barefoot and held up. He walks more during the day, and sometimes cries, what’s going on?
Answer
It is normal for a 10-month-old baby to hook his left foot and have an unusual walking posture when just starting to walk; there is no need to worry too much. If necessary, you can take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to rule out other issues. If the baby has no other symptoms, there is no need to worry. However, if you find that the baby’s left leg cannot stand normally, it may be necessary to further check for muscle tone and sensory integration abilities for possible coordination disorders, and specialized training may be required if necessary.