[Kat-L]

Originally Posted by EandDmom

The 16month old is very pigeon toed to the point he falls every few steps tripping over his feet. Forget about walking with shoes on just makes it even worst. What can be done about this? I'm planning on calling his caseworker to see if its ok to take him to the doctor about this. I don't know if they will ok it because I'm sure it will be a big expense. I'm assuming braces will have to be bought and used and the kids may not be in care more than a few months. But I'm also thinking if I don't try to get it done before he leaves care he may never get anything done about it as mom is single young and has no money. He already has a bump and a bruise on his forehead from a fall he took sunday.

"Brandon" has the same problem-however he wasn't tripping. I still wanted something done, though, to correct the problem. His pediatrician (actually, my daughters' doc) saw him and said they don't do anything to correct the problem in toddler years UNLESS the child is actually falling over his feet. So, in my case, "Brandon" has to live with it and they'll see if he outgrows it as he perfects his walk. With your child, though, they would probably want to do something since it's making it difficult for him to walk safely.