Newborn babies' feet are very underdeveloped. Many of the 26 bones in each foot are still very soft - like the cartilage on the end of your nose. What you put your baby's feet in now - socks, booties, sleepsuits - will affect how your child's feet develop.
Top tips for tiny feet
While your baby is small and up to the time he/she is ready to walk, try to...
- Keep socks loose around the foot.
- Natural materials are best for baby - they let feet breathe.
- Ensure there's plenty of room for those little toes to wiggle in sleepsuits/bed clothes.
- Encourage your baby to kick around, this will help muscles develop.
At this important stage - BAREFOOT IS BEST.