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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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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
A toddler dragging his foot as he plays.
Foot development

September 16, 2025

Toddler Dragging Leg When Walking: What's Normal and What's Not?Many toddlers drag their feet occasionally. This is normal. However, persistent dragging that doesn't improve with rest or comes with other developmental delays may signal underlying conditions that n
A tddler holding on to his foot in pain after wearing tight shoes.
Foot health

September 15, 2025

What Happens When Toddlers Wear Small Shoes? 6 Risks of a Tight FitToddlers wearing shoes that are too small face both immediate and long-term risks, from blisters and gait problems to permanent foot deformities. Proper shoe fitting is essential for their healthy foo
A toddler with healthy foot development trying to stand up and take their first steps.
Foot development

September 15, 2025

Toddler Foot Development: How to Nurture Healthy Growth From Day OneToddler foot development is vital for healthy walking and posture. This guide covers key milestones, the importance of barefoot time, and how to choose the right footwear to support natural child foot
A baby who is crawling on a floor after stopping bottom shuffling.
Healthy Development

September 15, 2025

Bottom Shuffling vs. Crawling: Is It a Developmental Delay?Bottom shuffling is a common, normal variation of infant locomotion, not a developmental delay. If it's accompanied by other developmental delays, it's worth a chat with a healthcare provider.
A little boy with weird running quirks.
Learning to walk

September 15, 2025

Why Does My Son Run "Weird"? 5 Common Running Quirks in KidsMany boys develop "weird" running patterns that are normal developmental phases that resolve naturally as your child grows stronger and gains better coordination. However, some patterns, like persiste

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