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At which age should babies wear medical shoes? And what are medical shoes?
Jun 1, 2014
When your baby starts to walk. Medical shoes are shoes that correct problems in the foot like a flat foot.
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Babies and crawlers do not need shoes. They only need booties, warm wide socks to keep their feet warm, or pre-walking shoes that do not bind their feet. The shoe should be flexible rather than provide a rigid support, and it's very important that the shoe be shaped like the child's foot.
Shoes for toddlers (9 mo-3 yr) should allow the foot to breathe since their feet perspire a great amount.
Children (9 to 18 mo) need a high-top shoe. The sole of the shoe should be smooth to lessen friction so the shoe won't grab the floor, which could cause your child to fall. Choose a light-weight shoe, since children use a lot of energy walking at this age. Toddlers can go barefoot in a protected environment such as indoors.
Toddlers do not need heels on their shoes. Flat outer soles make it easier to begin walking. Older children can wear shoes with heels not taller than 2.5 cm, as tall heels can cause the foot to slide forward and cramp the toes against each other.
Pay attention to the shoe's proper length, width and depth when fitting your child's shoe. Poorly fitting children's shoes can cause toe problems, ingrown toenails, hammer toes, calluses and bunions.
Make sure the insole is made of absorbent material. You may want padded insoles. Most children do not need a special arch support. All toddlers younger than 16 months have flat feet and only fully develop an arch by the age of 6 to 8 years.
Shoes for toddlers (9 mo-3 yr) should allow the foot to breathe since their feet perspire a great amount.
Children (9 to 18 mo) need a high-top shoe. The sole of the shoe should be smooth to lessen friction so the shoe won't grab the floor, which could cause your child to fall. Choose a light-weight shoe, since children use a lot of energy walking at this age. Toddlers can go barefoot in a protected environment such as indoors.
Toddlers do not need heels on their shoes. Flat outer soles make it easier to begin walking. Older children can wear shoes with heels not taller than 2.5 cm, as tall heels can cause the foot to slide forward and cramp the toes against each other.
Pay attention to the shoe's proper length, width and depth when fitting your child's shoe. Poorly fitting children's shoes can cause toe problems, ingrown toenails, hammer toes, calluses and bunions.
Make sure the insole is made of absorbent material. You may want padded insoles. Most children do not need a special arch support. All toddlers younger than 16 months have flat feet and only fully develop an arch by the age of 6 to 8 years.
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