16 Nov Been told that walking bare feet is best for your toddler when learning to walk
Concerned that your toddler’s ankles are rolled in or toes curling 
when they are standing and learning to walk
Did you know that having the right shoes can help your child to walk better 
Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists see many toddlers who are not yet pulling up to stand or walking and one of the common myths that parents have been told is that toddlers don’t need shoes until they can walk.
However, often times, there are good reasons why shoes are actually better for your child 
so that they can learn to walk. This is especially true for children with low muscle tone, they actually need more stability and support in their ankles and feet to help them improve their balance to learn to walk. In this case, good supportive shoes provide support to the ankles so that a toddler is able to balance better and only need to learn to control their hips and knees to take their first steps.
This is proven many times when our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists assess each toddler and fit them for shoes, and the child stands to take their first steps within the first consultation in our clinic. Yet not all shoes are created equal, and finding the right shoes for your toddler can be challenging. That is why at My Favourite Physio, we have worked hard to source the right shoe supplier to provide us with a selection of supportive shoes for toddlers. We provide a thorough assessment of your child’s feet, their walking patterns, and recommend the best type of footwear for your child.
So if you are wondering if your toddler would benefit from shoes, or if you have concerns about your toddler’s feet or the way they are walking, ring My Favourite Physio 
on (02) 9790 4233 to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists today 
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