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Dr. Tanya Altmann is a UCLA-trained pediatrician, bestselling author and parenting expert. What's more, she's a mom! Watch Dr. Tanya's helpful and entertaining videos to hear her answers to moms' asked questions about healthy foot development.
Every Step Matters
Dr. Tanya explains how Stride Rite's 3-stage S.T.E.P. system is specially designed for each stage of a baby's development.
Video Q&A with Dr. Tanya Altmann
Click on the play button to see Dr. Tanya's answers to moms' questions about foot health development.
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- My baby is moving from sitting up to crawling around, what kind of footwear does he need?
- A:
- "It's important to keep your baby barefoot as much as possible...however, if..."
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- My child is starting to stand and take his first steps, what kind of footwear does he need?
- A:
- "As your infant goes from crawling, to pulling, to walking to stand..."
- Q:
- If my child never complains about their feet or shoes, does this mean that they have the correct fit?
- A:
- "At this stage your toddler's foot is growing very rapidly in both length and width..."
- Q:
- Foot Fact: Did you know that only a small percentage of children are born with foot problems?
- A:
- "99% of babies are born with healthy feet, but 60% of children up to age 6 will..."
- Q:
- My child has wide feet, is this normal?
- A:
- "More than half of children actually have wide feet, which is why it's important..."
- Q:
- What about footwear for my older child. Is it just as important?
- A:
- "Proper fitting shoes for your older child is just as important as when he was a..."
for Healthy Feet
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