Thread: Feet position when standing

my 12 month old dd pulled herself up to standing yesterday against the couch, but she couldn't put her right foot down & instead was standing on her ankle. Apart from when she was standing it's always straight, or when we stand her up & put her against the couch, or hold her hand to stand. So should I be worried that she can't get her foot straight herself, or is it normal? Oh yeah she was always having trouble...

There is no harm in getting some medical advice if you are worried. I know that my 5 month old also stands on her ankle when we hold her up to stand. We are a bit concerned about it as she was breech and had to have lots of tests to check her hips so we will ask the questions at her next appointment. I think if you feel concerned then get it checked for sure. It could just be about her learning how her little body works and not quite having...