During the period of 4-14 years old, the position of the foot arch slowly begins to take shape. Because the development is not yet mature, children are prone to foot dysplasia. According to research, the acquired foot disease is closely related to the improper wearing of shoes by children at this age. If children wear shoes improperly, they will increase the chance of flat feet. At the same time, wearing inappropriate shoes and bad posture and other acquired factors will also aggravate the flatfoot. At this stage. External assistance has a crucial impact on children's foot muscle growth. Unfortunately, in China, most parents and schools do not realize the importance of children's foot health. In fact, the essentials of choosing children's shoes are different at different ages. From the professional standards of children's shoes, there are pre step shoes, toddler shoes, steady shoes, etc. So, how should children of all ages choose suitable children's shoes?
The first stage: 15 months ago, from the crawling stage to the early stage of learning to walk
At this stage, the baby starts to try to stand and walk. At this stage, the baby should be encouraged to be barefoot indoors, let the feet directly contact the ground, increase the feeling of grasping the ground under the feet, and cultivate balance. In order to keep warm and avoid foot injuries, shoes with extra thin soles and soft bodies are also encouraged indoors. Outdoor, the ground environment is complex, so it is recommended to wear protective shoes.
The second stage: 15 months later, the initial stage of learning to walk (unstable gait)
At this stage, children are in the toddler stage and have more time to walk at the beginning. However, due to unstable gait, children are encouraged to wear toddler shoes with twists and turns in the front half of the shoe body. The body of the shoes is best designed with mesh, and the sole should be thin and soft, so that the shoes are easy to bend, so that children can easily start when walking.
The third stage: 24 to 48 months, steady stage (steady gait)
At this stage, children are in a steady stage. Their feet bear weight for a long time. There is thick fat on the soles of their feet to cover the arches of their feet, which is easy to flatten their feet. At the same time, they also have obvious hind foot valgus and X-shaped legs. Children at this stage should wear children's steady shoes with relatively hard shoes. This kind of shoes need to have a particularly hard heel cup to further control the backfoot valgus and gently support the arch of the foot. At the same time, the sole should be easy to bend and easy to start.
