Children's Feet

Children with strong, healthy feet often avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. Contact our office to have your children's feet and lower extremities examined.

Infants

The size and shape of your baby's feet change quickly during their first year. Because a baby's feet are flexible, too much pressure or strain can affect their feet's shape. It's important to allow your baby to kick and stretch his or her feet. Also, make sure shoes and socks do not squeeze the toes.

Toddlers

Try not to force your toddler to walk before she is ready. Carefully watch her gait once she begins to walk. If your toddler's toe touches down instead of the heel, or she always sits while others play, contact our office. Many toddlers have a pigeon-toe gait, and this is normal. Most children outgrow the problem.

When foot care is needed

To help with flatfeet, special shoes or custom-made shoe inserts may be prescribed. To correct mild intoeing, your toddler may need to sit in a different position while playing or watching TV. If you child's feet turn in or out a lot, corrective shoes, splints, or night braces may be prescribed.

The foot's bone structure is well-formed by the time your child reaches age 7 or 8, but if a growth plate (the area where bone growth begins) is injured, the damaged plate may cause the bone to grow oddly. With a doctor's care, however, the risk of future bone problems is reduced.

Remember to check your child's shoe size often. Make sure there is space between the toes and the end of the shoe, Make sure their shoes are roomy enough to allow the toes to move freely. Don't let your child wear hand-me-downs.

Good foot and ankle healthcare should begin early in life. The foot is the foundation that supports the body and is responsible for our daily mobility. Yet, it tends to be the body part most commonly overlooked for proper care.

We encourage parents to be observant of their child’s foot and ankle development starting at birth. Some foot conditions, such as clubfoot, are congenital and require early detection to be corrected.

Parents should remember that a young child’s feet are very pliable. Foot deformities can result from any abnormal pressure from tight covers or shoes that restrict foot growth and development. Shoes should be flexible and properly fitted. Be aware of your child’s walking patterns which may signal a concern. Foot pain or swelling without explanation could be a sign of a serious condition and should not be ignored. Consult with one of our podiatrists to address these concerns.

We provide treatment for foot deformities, injuries, and all common foot problems such as in-grown toenails. Doctor Bochi podiatric is also specialize in the treatment of children.


	Children's Feet Children with strong, healthy feet often avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. Contact our office to have your children's feet and lower extremities examined. Infants The size and shape of your baby's feet change quickly during their first year. Because a baby's feet are flexible, too much pressure or strain can affect their feet's shape. It's important to allow your baby to kick and stretch his or her feet. Also, make sure shoes and socks do not squeeze the toes. Toddlers Try not to force your toddler to walk before she is ready. Carefully watch her gait once she begins to walk. If your toddler's toe touches down instead of the heel, or she always sits while others play, contact our office. Many toddlers have a pigeon-toe gait, and this is normal. Most children outgrow the problem. When foot care is needed To help with flatfeet, special shoes or custom-made shoe inserts may be prescribed. To correct mild intoeing, your toddler may need to sit in a different position while playing or watching TV. If you child's feet turn in or out a lot, corrective shoes, splints, or night braces may be prescribed. The foot's bone structure is well-formed by the time your child reaches age 7 or 8, but if a growth plate (the area where bone growth begins) is injured, the damaged plate may cause the bone to grow oddly. With a doctor's care, however, the risk of future bone problems is reduced. Remember to check your child's shoe size often. Make sure there is space between the toes and the end of the shoe, Make sure their shoes are roomy enough to allow the toes to move freely. Don't let your child wear hand-me-downs. Good foot and ankle healthcare should begin early in life. The foot is the foundation that supports the body and is responsible for our daily mobility. Yet, it tends to be the body part most commonly overlooked for proper care. We encourage parents to be observant of their child’s foot and ankle development starting at birth. Some foot conditions, such as clubfoot, are congenital and require early detection to be corrected. Parents should remember that a young child’s feet are very pliable. Foot deformities can result from any abnormal pressure from tight covers or shoes that restrict foot growth and development. Shoes should be flexible and properly fitted. Be aware of your child’s walking patterns which may signal a concern. Foot pain or swelling without explanation could be a sign of a serious condition and should not be ignored. Consult with one of our podiatrists to address these concerns. We provide treatment for foot deformities, injuries, and all common foot problems such as in-grown toenails. Doctor Bochi podiatric is also specialize in the treatment of children.