There is a lot involved when planning for a new baby. With so much to do and so little time, going over our favorite tips would be helpful. Your baby’s overall health is important, but taking a close look at their whole body can be glossed over – especially regarding their feet, ankles, and toes. The best habit you can develop is closely monitoring how they change physically over time.

Here are some important signs to look for when it comes to a baby’s feet, ankles, and toes:

Discoloration in the toenails or skin on the feet.
No response to the physical touch of the feet.
Avoiding anything touching their feet.
Swelling or decreased mobility of their feet and ankles.
Scrunched or cramped-looking toes.
Slow toenail growth or no growth at all.

Checking in on your baby’s feet daily can help avoid letting one of these 6 warning signs silently develop or worsen. Incorporate these checkups during diaper changes, bathing, or snuggle time. This can mean the difference between your baby later on developing issues like bunions, hammertoes, flat feet, or plantar fasciitis and having healthy, happy feet and ankles.

If anything catches your eye, contact Advanced Foot Care of NJ. It’s never too early to start a relationship between your child and a trusted podiatrist!

At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, Dr. Anant Joshi and his staff treat various conditions and are committed to providing results. We are conveniently located in Woodland Park and welcome our neighbors in Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Stoney Road, Sandy Hill, Albion Place, and Great Notch. To schedule an appointment, contact his office at 973-256-0002.