Professional Podiatric Foot Care

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Pediatric Foot Care Tips

We understand that when it comes to taking care of your children, their foot health probably doesn’t spring to mind as a top priority. However, there are several maladies that can affect a youth’s feet and proper steps should be taken to ensure excellent foot health. In addition to providing exercise for your baby’s feet and checking them daily for abnormalities, Dr. Mark Forman suggests utilizing these tips to optimize pediatric foot care.



  • Cut toenails straight across – doing so will help prevent painful ingrown toenails. Signs of an ingrown toenail include pain, redness, and swelling.

  • Keep feet clean and dry – Preventing bacterial and fungal infections begin with good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your child’s feet at bath time. Afterward, dry the feet well between the toes to prevent athlete’s foot, a fungal infection that thrives in moisture.

  • Prevent foot injuries – Walking barefoot outdoors on dirty pavement exposes kids’ feet to splinters, cuts, and severe injuries. If your child receives a cut, scrape, or scratch on the feet, rinse it with soap and water and keep the injury covered with a bandage until it heals.


If you have questions about your child’s foot care, please give us a call. To learn about the conditions we treat and the services we provide at our office, visit www.azfootpain.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ, call 480-423-8400.

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