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Caring for a child's feet will benefit their health, mobility and well-being throughout their entire lives. According to the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, the 26 bones in our feet are not fully hardened until age 18. In fact, children's feet are composed of relatively soft and flexible cartilage which gradually converts to bone with age. While children's feet are developing, the soft cartilage centers are fusing together. As such, the foot is at risk from injury and deformity due to ill-fitting footwear. Any postural foot abnormality can have an effect further up the body, permanently altering posture and walking style.
Recent research, conducted in the medical community, confirms that barefoot walking is beneficial for baby, but little feet still need protection. We understand that toddlers are not only walking, they are zooming, leaping, climbing and stomping. Latest research found that children at this age participate in a multitude of different activities, and therefore place extra stress on their shoes. Parents are faced with replacing their kids shoes more often and are looking for benefits such as durability, fit and value. Healthy Footwear Tips:
• Barefoot is best for healthy foot development. In countries where footwear is not used, studies show an almost total absence of adult foot problems. Obviously it is not always practical to be barefoot - which is where good shoe design comes in for warmth and protection while simulating barefoot conditions as much as possible for natural foot development.
• Allow plenty of room for toes to wiggle and spread. This means not only your shoes, but care should also be taken to make sure that socks are loose and sleep suits do not cram the toes.
• Buy shoes designed specifically for toddlers and young children. A young child's foot is a different shape from that of an adult or teenager, requiring a correspondingly much bigger toe area than the shape of an adult shoe.
• Soling material for outdoor shoes on hard surfaces such as sidewalks should be slip resistant, shock absorbing and flexible. The best soles are protective while simulating barefoot conditions, meaning no heels, arch supports or other "molding" features.
• Upper materials should be made of breathable material such as leather or cloth. Children's feet sweat more than adults, up to 1 cup of moisture per day. Avoid synthetic nylons or plastic materials.
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