
In your child's first several years, their feet are still taking shape as they learn to move and walk. Problems such as high arches or flat feet may start to become visible to varying degrees of severity. Flexible, pain-free levels of these conditions don't require any other treatment other than wearing regular shoes with the consideration of future orthopedic arch support inserts should the need arise. Nightly stretching and movement may also help.
Children who have minor, over-the-counter treated foot issues will benefit from the extra support of a pair of slippers from HealthyFeetStore.com. Just like when they run and jump around the playground in a good pair of shoes, running and jumping around your house in a pair of comfortable slippers will help prevent unnecessary injury.
If the problem is significant or if the child is experiencing pain despite stretching and insoles, see your pediatrician for a consultation. These problems may be symptoms of other, more serious conditions such as Severs disease, an inflammation of the heel growth plate.