Historical June 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Q. How can I make sure my toddler’s feet are developing properly? A.
First, don’t force your child to walk before he or she is ready.
When you purchase children’s shoes, buy good quality shoes that are properly fitted. Proper sock size is also very important. I advise high-top shoes for the first one to two years, which give needed support to ankles. Check shoe and sock size every two months. Avoid used or heavily worn shoes because improper footwear can cause developmental problems in young feet. Infant feet often appear to be flat because the arches have not yet developed. Be on the lookout for outward problem signs such as bowlegs, pigeon toes or toes that over or underlap. Report these problems to your podiatrist or pediatrician as soon as possible.
The earlier foot problems are identified, the better the chances for successful corrective treatment. Dr. Michael Chavis Podiatrist People’s Clinic welcomes inquiries from readers. Address questions to Andrea Armstead, People’s Clinic, INC, 5701 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63112. Deadline: 1st of every month.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1986.
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