First Walkers Answers
Our team of experts answers parents' frequently asked questions about their babies' first steps, learning to walk, and the type of footwear they require for healthy growth and development.
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Should Babies Wear Shoes When Learning to Walk? What Experts Say
Your baby's bare feet are actually their best walking teachers. Experts recommend keeping your little one barefoot during early walking stages to promote proper foot development, balance, and natural
Asked 6 days ago
When Can My Baby Wear Hard Soled Shoes?
Wait until your baby has been walking independently for 4-6 weeks before introducing hard-soled shoes, typically between 8-18 months old. Watch for signs like fewer falls, consistent steps, and desire
Asked 13 days ago
When Babies Look Between Their Legs: A Developmental Milestone?
When toddlers bend forward and peek between their legs, it's a completely normal and healthy behavior. It signals growing curiosity, spatial awareness, and strong motor development. This playful movem
Asked a month ago
When Do Toddlers Develop Arches in Their Feet?
All babies are born with flat feet due to fat pads and flexible joints, which is completely normal. Most children develop foot arches between the ages 2-10, with the arches of the foot fully developed
Asked a month ago
Clubfoot in Children: Causes, Treatments and Care
Clubfoot is the general term for talipes equinovarus or the deformity of the feet. Infants born with the condition have short and tight tendons connecting the leg muscles. This causes the inward twist
Asked 2 months ago
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