WHEN TO SEE A SPECIALIST
”It’s quite common for a 2-year-old to have bandy legs. You might also think your baby or toddler has flat feet, but all babies and toddlers have feet that are fairly flat. The more they walk, the more their foot muscles develop and the shape of their feet change,” Debbie explains.
From the age of 4, your child may appear to have knock knees again. A child only walks properly from the age of 6 or 7, and only develops a proper footbridge from the ages of 6to8.
”If any foot problems influence or hinder his walking or running, or if your child has sore feet, see a podiatrist or paediatrician sooner rather than later.
Both will refer you for further treatments and – if necessary – to an orthopaedic surgeon.” ●