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Movement

Assistive Devices: Positioning Aids (Slideshow)

Kids with special needs have many options when it comes to supportive seats. View this slideshow to see what's available.

Assistive Devices: Walking and Mobility (Slideshow)

Kids who have trouble walking have many options when it comes to getting around. View the slideshow below to learn more.

In-Toeing

In-toeing is when feet point inward while walking. It happens in a lot of kids who are learning to walk. Sometimes people call it walking "pigeon-toed."

Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)

Kids often have knock knees (when knees touch but the ankles are apart). They usually go away without on their own by the time a child is 7 or 8 years old.

Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Most toddlers this age are walking and gaining even more control over their hands and fingers. Give your child lots of fun (and safe) things to do to encourage this development.

Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

The reflexes they had just after birth start to disappear as babies this age gain more control over movements and interact more with their environment.

Movement, Coordination, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

At this age, kids are learning to roll over, reach out to get what they want, and sit up. Provide a safe place to practice moving and lots of interesting objects to reach for.

Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

From scooting to crawling to cruising, during these months, babies are learning how to get around.

Movement, Coordination, and Your Newborn

It may seem like all babies do is sleep, eat, and cry, but their little bodies are making many movements, some of which are reflexes.

Out-Toeing

Out-toeing is when feet point outward while walking. It happens to a lot of kids when they are learning to walk.