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A Pediatric PT’s Perspective on Shoes
One of the simplest investments we can provide for our children is proper footwear. Footwear options these days are very varied as far as quality, support and appearance. Sometimes the cutest shoes are the worst support for your growing child’s feet. As the mother of a girly girl, I know the struggle is real in finding supportive shoes that are still kid-approved. Here are some other areas to consider when purchasing your little one’s next pair of shoes. Children’s feet change with age. Infants do not need shoes and being in bare feet or socks allows their foot to develop. Each person’s foot is made up of 26 bones that…