Children's Feet

Follow the links below to find information about children's feet, including conditions such as club foot and pigeon toes, and how to look after growing feet.

Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Foot problems
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   The bones in children's feet are soft, unlike bones in other parts of the body, and can be distorted by shoes that do not fit properly. Most symptoms affecting children's feet are caused by minor conditions, such as plantar warts.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Club foot
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What is commonly known as club foot happens to a small number of children. The correct name is congenital talipes equino varus (CTEV).
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Shoes for children
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Parents are often concerned about the best kinds of shoes for children, when they should start wearing shoes and what things to be aware of. This topic answers some common questions.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Feet - children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children's feet are complex structures. Most toddlers are flat-footed when they first start walking because the muscles and ligaments of their feet are underdeveloped. Shoes for a young child should fit properly and be replaced regularly. Toddlers should go barefoot regularly to encourage balance, posture and coordination. Problems such as ingrown toenails, abnormally shaped toes, bunions, limping or pain require professional attention from a doctor or podiatrist.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Pigeon toes - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many children have intoeing, or 'pigeon toes', a condition in which the feet point inward.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Children's foot health - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Tips for taking care of your child's feet. Information about babies' and toddlers' feet, walking, shoes, flat feet, barefoot walking and more.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Flat feet
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   Explanations of the causes of flat feet, problems associated with having them and appropriate treatment are given.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Give your feet the care they deserve
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to foot health including information on common foot problems and special care for people with diabetes.
Date:   Sep 1999
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