Pediatric Foot Care


Typically, a child’s feet are the furthest from our minds when it comes to the child’s overall health and care. Why would pediatric foot care be important when you have to think about checkups, crib safety, and a million other things? In reality, there are several problems that can affect your infant’s feet even if they don’t walk on them yet. We at Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC are committed to educating parents about proper foot care for their children.




As early as infancy, it’s crucial that parents take proper measures to promote good foot care for their babies. This can be accomplished in several different ways:




- Cover the baby’s feet loosely. Never tighten the covers on them so that movement is restricted.


- Promote exercise. With the baby lying uncovered, kicking and other related motions prepare the feet for bearing their growing weight.


- Change the baby’s position several times a day.


- Always check the baby’s feet for any abnormalities.




Foot deformities can form easily since a baby’s feet are soft and moldable. Tight covers or shoes have the potential to impact your baby’s feet when foot growth is restricted. It is crucial that your baby’s shoes fit properly and have some flexibility. As your baby begins to walk, stay in tune with any strange walking patterns that could signal a serious condition.



Mercer-Ocean Podiatry, PC is located at two New Jersey locations for your convenience. You can find our Mercerville office at 2103 Mercerville-Whitehorse Rd and our Toms River office at 202 Rte 37 W Suite 4. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit newjerseyfoot.com or call our Mercerville office at 609-585-3200 or our Toms River office at 732-557-4266.


 



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