Children’s foot grows extremely fast. Studies show that the length of a child’s foot at birth is 5-7 cm. Already during the first year, the child’s foot grows by about 4.5 cm.
The development of the foot ends at the age of 6, and it gets its final shape at puberty. The first few years are the most important for the development of a child’s foot, so it is especially important to wear appropriate shoes.
*Check the size of my shoes regularly so that they are not small!
*How often should the shoe size be checked?
12 years 4-6 months
3 years 3-4 months
2 years 2-3 months
1 year 6-8 weeks
During early development, the child’s foot is soft and the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the foot are still developing. Wearing small and tight shoes during this period can affect the improper development of the feet. Children usually do not complain about shoes that are too small or too tight, so it is important to constantly check the shoe size.