Proper Foot Care for Children & Diabetic Patients

Pediatric Foot Care

As early as infancy, it is important to take proper measures to ensure good foot health for your baby. This can be achieved by ensuring a few simple steps:
  • Provide exercise - lying uncovered provides kicking and other related motions which prepare the feet for weight bearing.
  • Change the baby's position several times a day.
  • Look at your baby's feet often to see if you notice something that looks abnormal.
  • Cover the baby's feet loosely - tight covers restrict movement. 
  • Provide exercise - lying uncovered provides kicking and other related motions which prepare the feet for weight bearing.
  • Change the baby's position several times a day.
  • Look at your baby's feet often to see if you notice something that looks abnormal.
  • Cover the baby's feet loosely - tight covers restrict movement. 
Child Foot Care — Inside Foot Clinic Room in Lake Zurich, IL
Young children’s feet are very resilient. Foot deformities that weren’t present at birth can result from a variety of factors including tight covers or shoes that restrict foot growth and development. It’s imperative that shoes be flexible and fitted properly. 

As they age, be aware of your child’s 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. 
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