In addition to massage, the easiest way to care for a toddler's feet is to let her walk barefoot when possible.
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How to measure your baby's feet before choosing shoes
Mom should note these additional things when choosing shoes
Since birth, the baby's beautiful little feet have 28 bones, 107 ligaments and 19 muscle groups with many tendons and joints to ensure good functioning. Before 2 years old, the baby's foot bones are mainly cartilage structure. So, at any time during this period when a child wears the wrong shoes can lead to disproportionate development of the foot bones.
According to experts, one of the best ways to help your baby's feet develop is to let your baby run and jump as much as possible.
One of the best ways to help develop feet is to let your child run and jump as much as possible. Foot specialist Nelfrie Kem of the South African Footwear Association (PASA) said: “Children should only wear shoes when going to public places such as shopping centers, schools or when it is necessary to protect their feet. avoid getting hurt ”.
When bare feet are exposed to a safe surface, the baby's feet will develop stronger
In areas with safe terrain, letting your baby walk or run barefoot on the grass will help train the muscles in the feet and legs. This process will help make the legs stronger as the baby grows.
When going out, you should choose suitable rich pairs for your baby because a good pair of shoes that are comfortable, have good friction and soft will help them feel more confident when walking on asphalt or lawn.
How to measure your baby's feet before choosing shoes
First, measure the maximum length and width of the foot. Then choose a pair of shoes of a specific size as follows:
Shoe length = Child foot length + 1cm
Shoe Width = Maximum foot width
Mom should note these additional things when choosing shoes
In addition to choosing the right sized baby walker to support your baby's toddler steps, mothers need to pay attention to the following additional factors:
Choose shoes with rubber or leather inner pads to support your ankles while moving
Priority select products with aerated materials, preferably with air holes
Shoes with a flat heel, nose and heel in the same flat surface are ideal. This is the best shoe structure for feet on any terrain of any age. Young children are even more important this.
Shoe soles should have lines or edges to increase friction when moving, helping to prevent slipping and falling.
Mother should choose bright colors for children under 12 months old. Children from 18 months of age, color should depend on gender as evidence shows that babies during this period tend to choose and like sex-oriented items.
Priority should be given to shoes with little texture, metal, no sharp edges, to avoid entanglement when the baby walks