{"id":318,"date":"2024-03-19T16:22:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/docs\/podiatry\/caring-for-your-feet-312\/childrens-footcare\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:25:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:25:35","slug":"childrens-footcare-318","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/?docs=podiatry\/caring-for-your-feet-312\/childrens-footcare-318","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s footcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>At birth, a baby\u2019s feet will have up to 22 bones. By the time the baby becomes a young adult, the 22 bones will have become 26. The first few years of a baby\u2019s development are crucial as the bones are very soft and need room to move around.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips for looking after your child\u2019s feet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try not to put the baby in tight shoes, as this can result in claw or hammered toes.<\/li>\n<li>Try to give feet breathing space by keeping them in bare feet occasionally, when inside.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the baby\u2019s feet regularly to check if they have developed any damage or blisters.<\/li>\n<li>Use only socks and shoes that are breathable and use absorbent material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"walking-and-a-baby\u2019s-first-shoes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walking and a baby\u2019s first shoes<\/h2>\n<p>We recommend that your baby\u2019s first shoes are made from lightweight and natural materials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the soles of the baby\u2019s first shoes are flexible and are made from non-skid materials.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect feet every 6-8 weeks as they will grow rapidly \u2013 they can double in size in a year.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the child\u2019s shoes have at least 18mm space to allow the feet to breathe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"potential-foot-problems-in-children\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential foot problems in children<\/h2>\n<p>Two of the most common concerns for parents during the early stages of a child\u2019s life are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flat feet \u2013 this is when your child waddles when they walk. Almost all babies do this when they first start to walk, because they are unbalanced. However, if your child still does this by the age three, it is best to see a podiatrist.<\/li>\n<li>Talipes \u2013 This is when one or both of your child\u2019s feet have a deformity. Talipes can be inherited, and is normally identified at birth. It is usually caused by a lack of balance in the foot muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are concerned that your child has problems with his or her feet it is always best to consult your doctor or a foot specialist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At birth, a baby\u2019s feet will have up to 22 bones. 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