rainbowmama Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We were told he would outgrow this by three, but he still hasn't. Has anyone had an almost four year old who still in-toed? He has his well-child next month, and I'm wondering what to expect? It's mostly one foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyLiberty5013 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We do not have experience with this. However, I assume the doctor would refer you to a specialist - maybe an orthopedic? I would try and see one who deals with kids only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowmama Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 We already do "Fix your feet." He's already seen a podiatrist and a pediatric orthopedic surgeon last summer who just gave us a wait and see, that most kids outgrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 http://www.youthsportsortho.com/pdf/in-toeing.pdf Scroll down to see a picture of the W position for sitting which often causes this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 No W sitting.We got referred to PT for dd2,the evaluating therapist said it was actually a hip alignment issue. she did get inserts for her shoes too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Ballet helped my daughter whose right foot always turned in. She would wear down that inside edge of her sneakers when she was little but it was more prominent on the right side. The constant focus on her feet and turning the feet out in ballet, as well as the exercises focusing on posture and alignment, seemed to help a good bit. The doctors all said she would outgrow it and didn't seem concerned. Her dance teacher took one look and said ballet would help. Not sure if your son likes to dance though. And honestly, therapy and custom insoles would have probably been cheaper, lol... Edited August 4, 2017 by CaliforniaDreaming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I wore inserts in my shoes as a child to correct this, both feet, probably until age 7? That was back in the days when shoe stores had actual customer service, and the employees just added the inserts to my new shoes. I'm sure you'd have to go to a specialist now to get the right thing. I also took ballet until age 7 or so. Don't know if that helped, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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