Does he need special shoes?

My son is almost 2 and his feet point inward when he walks or runs. My husband thinks it%26#039;s because I don%26#039;t always make him wear shoes. He has good balance despite this so I think he will probably outgrow it. But how fast?

Does he need special shoes?
it is called pigeon toe when the feet point inward and depending on the severity he might need braces in his shoes to correct this...this can cause hip and knee problems when he is older, i would recommend consulting with your doctor first. my youngest son has braces and they aren%26#039;t like they used to be back in the old days...they are made of pliable plastic that fits around his feet and ankles and goes into his shoes and they aren%26#039;t cheap!
Reply:Generally for a boy at age 2 he should have stabilised when walk or run. Try letting him wear shoes and see if there%26#039;s any changes.
Reply:I currently see a physical therapist for a foot issue that has affected my knees. There are so many patients there that have to go through PT or worse, have surgery, due to foot issues that originally developed in early childhood. My Orthopedic doctor (she specializes in sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics) is going to check my daughter for any issues she may be developing. Apparently there are things that they can do while the child%26#039;s foot is still developing that can permanently correct the problem, resulting in orthotics and braces later in life not being necessary. I am very fortunate to have really good health insurance, but I know it can be very expensive. But knowing that you can possibly correct a problem permanently is totally worth it. I had to get my daughters pediatrician to put in a referral for me. And by the way...no shoes is best!!
Reply:I would consult a podiatrist if you are worried, however that being said I will tell you what mine has said to me. Do not put shoes on your children. When we put developing feet into a shoe we are forming the foot to the shoe. On occasion you have problems, so then you see a specialist and they give you the options. Tell your husband that it will be OK and you will ask the doctor and then ask for a referral if need be. But I recommend keeping those shoes off, unless you are outside. (less dirt in the house that way...not wearing shoes in the home takes away 90% of dirt from your home.) Good luck
Reply:My sons feet done the same and it worried me too. In time they corrected themselves. If you are really concerned go to your Gp and get him checked over. I think that this is a fairly common thing that will correct itself soon.
Reply:Sometimes it may correct itsself, ask your pediatrition about it. I was pigion toed as a child and I still am, when I think about it and concentrate I can walk normal. It doesnt hurt, but I did take a lot of razzing about it when I was in school. I did wear corrective shoes, they didnt help. My mother was told it was due to the fact that I sit on my feet, (but that was 25 years ago) the medical profession always changes their oppinion, Ive also heard that this condition is more common in girls then boys, (something to do with the hips) see your doctor and see if there is any way to correct it, I may save him some hard times at school, even if its not hurting him.
Reply:Shoes have nothing to do with your sons feet. There was a time when humans only wore shoes in the winter and everyone was not pigeon toed. Moniter is developement and if there is still a concern talk to your doctor about it. Only a professional can determine if this is something that needs to be changed. If he runs and plays with other children, I wouldn%26#039;t be concerned at this point in time.



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