{"id":85,"date":"2017-02-01T20:54:26","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T20:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/charlotte-foot-clinic.mylocalbeacon01.com\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2017-02-01T20:54:26","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T20:54:26","slug":"pediatric-foot-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whitfieldfootclinic.com\/pediatric-foot-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Foot Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
When caring for infants and children, taking care of their feet probably doesn\u2019t jump to mind for a top priority. However, there are several ailments that can affect a youngster\u2019s feet and proper steps should be taken to ensure good foot health.<\/p>\n
As early as infancy, take proper measures to ensure good foot health for your baby. This can be achieved by ensuring a few simple steps:<\/p>\n
Provide exercise – lying uncovered provides kicking and other related motions which prepare the feet for weight bearing.<\/p>\n
Change the baby’s position several times a day.<\/p>\n
Look at your baby’s feet often to see if you notice something that looks abnormal.<\/p>\n
Cover the baby’s feet loosely – tight covers restrict movement. <\/p>\n
Young children\u2019s feet are very resilient. Foot deformities that weren\u2019t present at birth can result from a variety of factors including tight covers or shoes that restrict foot growth and development. It\u2019s imperative that shoes be flexible and fitted properly. <\/p>\n
As they age, be aware of your child\u2019s walking patterns which may signal a concern. In addition, foot pain or swelling without explanation could be a sign of a serious condition and should not be ignored. <\/p>\n
Good health is all-encompassing for infants and children. By adding a few simple steps, you can keep them healthy from head to toe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When caring for infants and children, taking care of their feet probably doesn\u2019t jump to mind for a top priority. However, there are several ailments that can affect a youngster\u2019s feet and proper steps should be taken to ensure good foot health. As early as infancy, take proper measures to ensure good foot health for … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"generate_page_header":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n