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Movement

Toe Walking

Toe walking is when kids walk on the balls of their feet, with their heels off the ground. Most children stop toe walking on their own by age 2.

Tummy Time

Tummy time helps babies strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles and prepare them for crawling. Here's how to do it.

What Are Forearm Crutches?

Some kids who have trouble walking use forearm crutches to help them get places.

What Are Leg Braces?

Some kids who have trouble walking wear leg braces to help them get places.

What's a Gait Trainer?

Some kids who have trouble walking use a gait trainer to help them get places.

What's a Manual Wheelchair?

Some kids who have trouble walking use a manual wheelchair to help them get places.

What's a Power Wheelchair?

Some kids who have trouble walking use a power wheelchair to help them get places.

What's a Walker?

Some kids who have trouble walking use a walker to help them get places.

What's an Adaptive Bicycle?

Some kids who have trouble walking use an adaptive bicycle to help them get places.

What's an Adaptive Stroller?

Some kids who have trouble walking use an adaptive stroller to help them get places.