The child learns to take his first steps between the ages of 10 to 18 months.
Toe walking is physiological at that age.
However, if toe walking persists beyond 18 months, it should be checked by a physician to see if there is any problem. Toe walking may be due to problems in muscle, nerves or bones or it may be habitual. Congenital tight heel cords occur in some children. There is no problem with any other muscles in the body. Only the heel cords are tight.