It's not always about getting the best shoes for your babies. Baby shoes play an essential role in a baby's growth but taking care of your baby's feet is also crucial.
A baby's feet is delicate and needs special attention especially in knowing when something's just not right. Here are a few tips in knowing them right away:
Any redness or rough patches appearing between your baby's toes, under the ankle bone or under the foot may be signs of Athlete's foot. Consult a doctor immediately as a remedy to this situation.
Inappropriate shoes could lead to red marks or blisters at the back of a baby's feet or on top of the toes. Replace the shoes right away and make sure to buy the right shoes. Infant shoes need to be soft and gentle to support the baby's feet. Toddler shoes should be soft but strong enough to support your child as he tries his luck in walking.
Always check out your child's nails since they speak a lot about a child's health. Check for the shape, flexibility, color, etc. Cut the nails in a straight and square shape. You also need to brush them during bath time. To make sure no damage is done to your child's nails, make sure to provide kids shoes that are the correct size and length to avoid irritation or nail crushing. Follow the rule in choosing any baby products: Stay away from shoes made from synthetic materials because they become sweaty and does not allow your kid's feet to breathe. Always change your child's socks and make sure he wears a new one every day.
Your child's toes should be properly formed. It should be straight, does not appear like being it was being flipped backwards and in line with the foot.
If there's anything weird and out of the ordinary going on in your kid's feet, always consult the doctor for faster relief.