Your child’s body is growing and developing constantly, including your child’s feet. Proper shoe fit is critical to the normal growth and development of your child's feet. Your podiatrist can tell you more. Dr. Jeremy Thomas at Triangle Foot & Ankle Specialist in Southern Pines, NC, provides comprehensive podiatry services for people of all ages, including children.
How Proper Shoe Fit Can Help Your Child
Finding the right shoes for your child, with the right fit is important for many reasons. Consider that proper shoe fit will:
- Keep your child’s feet and toes aligned correctly as they grow
- Aid in your child’s balance as your child walks and runs
- Protect your child’s feet from injury or damage
When you choose shoes for your child, you need to consider that the shoes are:
- Fitting comfortably when you put them on your child
- Not too tight, with the ball of the foot fitting comfortably
- Wide enough to allow the toes to move around
- Not rubbing against the ankles at the top of the shoe
- Gripping the heel of the foot well
There are a few important steps to take when caring for your child’s feet. Remember to:
- Avoid having your child go barefoot, to prevent injury, fungal infections, and other issues
- Make sure your child wears the right footwear for the activity your child is doing to prevent injury
- Examine your child’s feet regularly, looking for cuts, blisters, and other wounds
- Apply antibiotic cream to wounds and bandage them to prevent infection
Your podiatrist is an expert at treating pediatric foot problems and conditions, including flat feet, plantar warts, foot and toe injuries, fungal infections, and more. If you have a question or concern about caring for your child’s feet, your pediatrician can help.
Want To Know More About Proper Shoe Fit for Children?
To find out more about the importance of proper shoe fit in pediatric foot care, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Jeremy Thomas at Triangle Foot & Ankle Specialist in Southern Pines, NC. You can reach him in the office by calling (910) 757-0058, so call today.
