Children's Foot Health - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON <br /><br />Sheldon Nadal Doctor of Podiatric Medicine discusses children’s foot health and foot problems. <br />http://www.footcare.net <br /><br />Choosing shoes for your children can play a critical role in their musculoskeletal development, including their posture. <br />In general, infants just learning to walk do not need shoes. Infants may go barefooted indoors, or wear only a pair of socks. This helps the foot grow normally and develop its muscles and strength as well as encourages the grasping ability of toes. <br />Once children are ready to walk as toddlers, their need for properly-fitted shoes is important. In general, a soft, pliable, roomy shoe, such as a sneaker, is ideal for all children. The toe box should provide enough space for growth and should be wide enough to allow the toes to wiggle. A finger's breadth of extra length will usually allow for about three to six months' worth of growth, th
