An 8-year-old boy named Landon from Minnesota was born with a condition called clubfoot. Clubfoot is a birth defect that causes the foot to be twisted out of shape. In Landon’s specific case, his foot is turned up and in. Throughout his life, he has worn several foot braces and casts to try to correct the alignment of his foot. Unfortunately, the casts stunted the growth of Landon’s foot, which made shoe shopping difficult for him. One of his feet is a size three, while the other is a size six. Consequently, Landon’s mother would be forced to buy two pairs of shoes and take one shoe from each pair for Landon’s feet. When the young boy and his mother discovered this problem at a shoe store in Minnesota, the store manager offered to buy one pair of shoes for the boy. The news of this act of kindness went viral on social media, gaining 2,000 shares in less than 24 hours.

Making sure that your children maintain good foot health is very important as they grow. If you have any questions, contact Dr. John C. Lawlor of Florida. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Keeping Children's Feet Healthy

Having healthy feet during childhood can help prevent medical problems later in life, namely in the back and legs. As children grow, their feet require different types of care. Here are some things to consider...

Although babies do not walk yet, it is still very important to take care of their feet.

Avoid putting tight shoes or socks on his or her feet.

Allow the baby to stretch and kick his or her feet to feel comfortable.

As a toddler, kids are now on the move and begin to develop differently. At this age, toddlers are getting a feel for walking, so don’t be alarmed if your toddler is unsteady or ‘walks funny’. 

As your child gets older, it is important to teach them how to take care of their feet.

Show them proper hygiene to prevent infections such as fungus.

Be watchful for any pain or injury.

Have all injuries checked by a doctor as soon as possible.

Comfortable, protective shoes should always be worn, especially at play.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our our offices located in Cape Coral and LaBelle, FL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.