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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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First Steps to Footwear: Knowing When to Buy Baby Shoes
Introducing shoes to your baby for the first time is a significant milestone in their development. Proper footwear protects their delicate feet and supports their growing bones and muscles as they beg
Asked 6 months ago
Children's Heel Pain: Common Causes and Effective Solutions
Heel pain in children, though often overlooked, is surprisingly common. Research suggests that one in every twelve kids suffers this discomfort in the heel. If left untreated, it can affect their gait
Asked 7 months ago
Why Does My Child Stomp When Walking?
As children progress in their development and learn coordination skills, they naturally adopt different walking patterns. Stomping behaviour is just one of these milestones, tied to their journey in m
Asked 7 months ago
Spina Bifida Conditions and Symptoms Every Parent Should Know
Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs during the first month of life. The embryo grows a structure that will later develop into the spine and the entire nervous system. This is called the n
Asked 7 months 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 7 months ago
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