Tomorrow morning, maybe one of us's baby will start walking and we will start the day with happiness... His excitement, that first step will be hope, with excitement; With the enthusiasm of seeing them walk, we will immediately run to buy the so-called "first step shoes". Don't rush... Wait... In the past, we used to run and buy orthopedic first-step shoes in case our children did not have problems with their foot health, they would have flat feet, they would step inwards... After babies start walking, they should only wear socks or tight shoes at home without shoes until the age of 2. Can walk with a bootee. And most of the time they do not need an orthopedic shoe. However, if you wish, they can use shoes that will not cause any problems in terms of foot health, are made of healthy material, have an appropriate number, and will not hinder the development of foot muscles and joints. Dear mothers; If you are concerned about your child's foot development, if he or she is walking on tiptoe, stepping inwards, or if you think he or she has flat feet (which can be seen in most children by the age of 3), consult an orthopedist with your child and then with his or her guidance to find out whether your child's foot development is progressing normally and whether the problem in his foot requires treatment. You can find out by consulting an expert. Children's feet continue to develop until a certain age. It is very important that foot development is natural and not disrupted by external factors. For this reason, babies and children should not wear very hard shoes. Flexible shoes made of natural materials that can take the shape of the foot should be preferred for children until they reach adolescence. The feet of babies and children are very sensitive as they are in the developmental period. Hard shoes may prevent the correct formation of the arch of the child's sole, that is, the pit, the healthy development of the foot muscles and the natural development of the walking and balance reflex.
Which is the CORRECT SHOE SIZE for children?
Development During this period, children's feet grow quickly. Care should be taken to ensure that the shoes purchased during this period do not squeeze the feet. Flexible shoes are the better choice. Shoes half a size larger can be purchased, but one of the important points is that the shoes are not too big for the feet.
Children's SCHOOL WHAT SHOULD THEIR SHOES BE?
Normal school shoes will be suitable for going to and from school, and sneakers will be suitable for physical education classes. However, the first thing to pay attention to is that these shoes have general features such as flexibility, comfort, good ventilation, good footing, not sweating and not slipping. During this period, your child's feet will grow in a very short time. Most likely, the shoes you buy will start to be too small for your child's feet before they wear out. Taking this into consideration, families generally buy shoes that are 1 or 2 sizes larger than their children. This is the wrong choice. Because children are active during this period, the gap inside the shoes can cause shoe injuries, sprains and wounds.
What are the MOST COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS in children?
Early diagnosis of disorders that develop in children's feet is the latest. It is extremely important. We can divide these foot problems into two different categories. Mild flat feet and slight instep problems are observed in 60, 70, and according to some studies, 80 percent of children. Flat feet can be seen in the majority of babies until the age of 3. We can talk about flexible flat feet if the child's foot is flat when stepping on it and the normal indentation is seen when sitting or on tiptoes. Flexible flat feet improve over time without the need for treatment. However, if this situation continues until adolescence, pain begins to occur in the sole of the foot. In this case, it would be beneficial to see a doctor to avoid permanent problems. Some problems seen in children's feet can be corrected over time. However, some problems can also cause permanent problems. You can find out whether your child's foot development is progressing normally and whether the problem in his foot requires treatment by consulting a specialist.
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