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On the Move

Find all you need to know about babies taking their first steps and their healthy growth and development into toddlers who are confident on their feet and always on the move.
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A podiatrist checking a baby's foot for overlapping toes.
Foot health

October 15, 2025

How to Fix Overlapping Toes in Babies & ToddlersOverlapping toes in babies can often be corrected at home using gentle taping and stretching when started early. Research shows 94% success with treatment begun within the first 10 days, and most case
A toddler using winter boots while exploring the outdoors.
Shoes

October 11, 2025

10 Best Snow Boots for Kids: Keep Little Feet WarmThe best snow boots for kids combine waterproof construction, temperature-rated insulation, aggressive tread for icy surfaces, and easy closures. Quality winter boots keep feet dry during snow play an
A baby laying on the floor with bow legs.
Bow legs

October 11, 2025

Bow Legs in Babies: Correcting With Care at HomeMost babies are born with bowed legs due to their curled position in the womb—this is completely normal. The bowing typically straightens naturally as your child grows and begins walking, usually by a
A podiatrist checking a child for different leg length and the causes.
Children

October 11, 2025

Leg Length Difference in Kids: Causes & Safe FixesSmall leg length differences under 1 cm are common and harmless in children. Larger differences may cause limping, hip pain, or difficulty with activities and can be managed with exercises, shoe lifts
A parent helping their kid break in their shoes.
Shoes

September 26, 2025

5 Expert Tips to Break In New Kids' Shoes (No Blisters!)Breaking in new shoes doesn't have to be a painful, time-consuming chore. With our expert tips, you can make the wear-in process quick, comfortable, and even fun.
four children sitting on a bench in a park
Hypermobility

September 24, 2025

10 Best Kids Shoes for Stability: Support for Hypermobile FeetLooking for the perfect shoes for your hypermobile toddler? Explore top-notch kids' shoes designed for hypermobility. Dive into the essential features that make these shoes the best fit for your littl
A 6 year old boy trying on shoes for every occasion.
Shoes

September 20, 2025

10 Best Shoes for a 6-Year-Old Boy for Every OccasionSix-year-old boys need different shoes for different activities as their feet are still developing and they're highly active. The best shoes for a 6-year-old boy combine proper arch support, flexibili
Mother helping toddler put on first shoes in a cozy living room.
Podiatrist-approved shoes

September 19, 2025

10 Best Quality Kids Shoes for Every Activity: Our Top PicksQuality kids' shoes need six features: flexible outsoles, breathable materials, toe protection, midsole cushioning, secure closures, and arch support, because their feet are still developing until age
A young boy trying to put on in his shoes in kindergarten.
Shoes

September 19, 2025

10 Best Kids' Shoes for Kindergarten: All Day ComfortKindergarteners need shoes that handle long school days, playground adventures, and developing independence. The best school shoes for kindergarten combine comfort features with practical elements for

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