PROPER SHOE SIZING KEY FOR TODDLERS
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
Toddlers are always moving and exploring the new world around them. In fact, if you tried to walk a mile in their shoes, you'd probably be ready for a nap time by noon. Since toddlers are extra active, finding the right pair of supportive shoes for them is an absolute must. That's why the best shoes for toddlers fit correctly and are highly functional, says Dr. Nick Pagano, a pediatric podiatrist with his own practice, Barking Dogs Foot and Ankle Care, and the father of a 3- and 1-year-old.
Dr. Nick Pagano |
Dr. Pagano says the first thing a parent should do is have their child professionally fitted a few times a year. "It's incredible how fast their feet size can grow at these ages," he says. "You don't want them to be in too small of a shoe to constrict their growth, and you don't want them in too big of a shoe because they're still working on balance."
Source: Kara Murphy, Care.com
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.
Brought to you by Doctor John A. Hardy, owner of Toronto's foot clinic, Academy Foot and Orthotic Clinics.