Toe walking — walking on the toes or the balls of the feet — is common in toddlers who are just learning to walk. As children gain strength, balance, and coordination, most outgrow this pattern and develop a typical heel-to-toe walking pattern with their feet flat on the ground.

Adapted from the post “Why Does My Child Toe Walk?”

Walking on the toes or the balls of the feet, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children who are just beginning to walk.