How Do Our Babies’ Feet Evolve?
HOW DO OUR BABIES' FEET EVOLVE?
Both the feet and legs undergo a natural evolution in the early years of life. Let’s see how it is:
From birth to their first steps
During growth, each bone in the foot ossifies at a different age. The calcaneus has its ossification nucleus at birth, however, others like the talus do not finish ossifying until 10-11 in girls and 12-13 in boys. You have all the information in: “Babies’ feet: care, evolution, and footwear”
From their first steps up to 2 years
The usual position of the legs is that they are bowed outwards. . This is due to the insufficiency of certain muscle groups, but also the use of diapers promotes greater external hip rotation.
From 2 to 5 years
Over time, their legs change position, the usual thing is for them to join their knees, and their feet tend to flatten. There are certain exercises, such as walking barefoot, standing on tiptoes, or on “one leg” that will help the foot and leg muscles, promoting their correct evolution.
From the age of 5
By the age of 5, it is normal for the legs to adopt a straighter position
It is very important to strengthen the muscles and ensure the correct development of our children’s feet and legs during their early years, as a bad step can cause back problems, knee misalignments, etc. Hence, the importance of choosing the right footwear and size when the child starts walking. We have discussed this in “Baby shoes and first steps”.
How is the correct shoe size calculated?
To choose the right size for your children, in addition to the length, the width is also important so that their fingers can move freely. In our Instagram post how to measure your feet we indicate how you can do it.
