You may not realize how important it is to maintain proper foot care for your children, which is why the Feet First Foot Care LLC team provides five ways to ensure your child receives the necessary pediatric foot care.

Wearing The Right Footwear

As your child grows, it's vital that their feet develop properly—not only to provide the necessary support for the weight our feet carry daily but also to prevent potential future foot issues.

We know how quickly children grow out of their clothes and shoes, but as active as children are, their feet must keep up with them!

When buying shoes for your children, we recommend keeping the following in mind:

Try Not to Shop Online—Similar to other clothing items, shopping online does not guarantee the correct fit.

Buy Activity-Appropriate Shoes—If your child plays basketball, they should wear shoes meant for the squeaky court, not running shoes, and vice versa.

Keep In Mind: How Their Footwear Should Fit—You'll know your child's shoes fit when there's space (i.e., approximately the width of a thumb) between their longest toe and the front of the shoe—enough for your child to wiggle their toes. You should also ensure their heel is snug, keeping your child's feet from sliding around.

Routine Stretches

For children, most of their day-to-day lives will require endless movement on their feet. To avoid potential injuries, maintaining daily stretches that include limbs like the Achilles tendon, calf muscles, and ankles will help to strengthen and develop their lower limbs.

Nail Maintenance 

Along with cleaning their feet regularly, keeping their toenails trimmed to an appropriate length—and using the correct technique—your child reduces their chances of developing ingrown toenails.

Nutritious Meals

Undoubtedly, you're familiar with the value of your child consuming the necessary nutrients they need—which includes their foot health! While protein promotes muscle health, calcium, and vitamin D provide the bone strength your child's feet need.

Regular Visits With A Podiatrist

A podiatrist will be able to examine the affected areas and determine the best course of treatment for your child. To schedule an appointment at our Cromwell, Connecticut office with board-certified podiatrist Dr. Adam Mucinskas, call (860)-632-5499 or visit our website.