Foot Health Advice

Advice and tips

How can you keep your children's feet healthy?
Leading podiatrist Emma Supple shares her thoughts on little feet.

Here are Emma's top tips for keeping little feet healthy for life:

• Barefoot is best when babies are crawling - letting feet have a chance to wriggle and grow is essential for normal foot development
• Choose stable, properly fitted shoes with the right amount of width from an early age
• Keep an eye on feet - regular measurement of feet is vital to make sure their shoes are the right size
• Always try shoes on wearing socks or tights as this will help ensure a proper fit
• Check how your child wears down the heels on their shoes. If there is excessive wear this may indicate a foot problem that needs to be checked by a podiatrist