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Parents Take Note: Flat Feet and Club Feet in Kids

Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Parents Take Note: Flat Feet and Club Feet in Kids

There is nothing more precious than the tiny feet of a newborn baby. Those little toes that wiggle when you touch them, that soft skin, those plump heels—it’s enough to make even the staunchest among us swoon. In many cases, baby feet are perfectly healthy. In some, foot problems only appear later, when the child begins to walk. And sometimes, ...

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The First Pairs: Advice for Choosing Shoes for Young Children

Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

The First Pairs: Advice for Choosing Shoes for Young Children

Shoe shopping with kids can be a bit of a nightmare. Most kids loathe the word "shopping" unless it has the words "toy store" or "game store" involved. Shoe shopping does not involve games or toys but rather means time spent in front of shelves and shelves of extremely unentertaining shoe boxes. It means sitting still in a chair while ...

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Flat Feet in Kids: Four Signs That It’s Time to See a Podiatrist

Posted by Jenn F. on Monday, November 12th, 2012

Flat Feet in Kids: Four Signs That It’s Time to See a Podiatrist

When you have kids, you're always on watch to see if there's something wrong. Any deviation from the norm can make you suspicious that there's some kind of issue that you need to catch now or risk ruining his or her life forever. "Is he hearing okay? Should she be reading now? Is his speech development on track?" You may also ...

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If the Shoe Fits, Part II: Buying Children’s Shoes

Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

If the Shoe Fits, Part II: Buying Children’s Shoes

Yesterday we talked about buying the right-sized shoes for you, an adult (I doubt many eight year olds are reading this, but if there are any, welcome future podiatrists!). Today let's look at some helpful hints for buying shoes for children. When should my child start wearing shoes? Babies' feet will develop and strengthen best by going barefoot, so there's really ...

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This Little Piggy: First Steps to Foot Care in Children

Posted by Pamela S on Friday, January 27th, 2012

This Little Piggy: First Steps to Foot Care in Children

Ten fingers and ten toes. They place your newborn in your arms, you kiss that sweet face, and then you count those lovely digits. When you take your baby home, you can't get enough of those chubby little feet. You nibble on those toes, kiss and tickle, dress them in cute little booties, make impressions in clay, and capture them on film.   [caption ...