buckle tightnening / Foot Growth

[Guest guest]

We use the s, they never leave marks and the Markells always left

marks on Kaitlin's foot, so I don't really have much advice either. I wish I

could help. I would think that you could loosen up the straps, especially if his

foot has grown since the orthotist visit. As long as the heel is seated and

the shoes stay on, I would assume it is okay to loosen up a strap. Also, how

long has he been wearing those shoes? Maybe they are getting too small if his

toes hang over.

Seems like Kori has said that they should only be as tight as you can get

them without using actual muscles...does that make sense? I think it was her,

could have been someone else.

Hope you have a good night. I am sure more people will help in the morning.

I would have responded earlier, but I knew I couldn't really help much...then

I read 's post and felt bad for not atleast trying..

In a message dated 1/18/2005 9:27:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,

aliwold2@... writes:

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> Please don't think we are ignoring you in our giddiness with acronyms

> tonight. I have no idea about the markells. Does he complain when

> they are that tight? always has purplish red marks after we

> take his off, but he never seems to complain once they are on. But

> I'm new to this too, I know come morning someone will have good sound

> advice for you. In the meantime, hit, hago, and tie!! My poor

> attempt to lighten your frustration...sorry!!

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> Talk to you later, or ttyl,

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> >I need some advice on the buckle on the Markell.

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> >Aidan's left foot is so hard to strap down to the 7th hole. It

> seems like it's getting harder when the strap has stretched and

> loosened you'd think it would be easier. My thought is his foot is

> getting bigger and we can loosen it just one notch. his feet hang

> over the ends of the shoes! Am I right about this or do I just have

> issues? Does anyone go to the next notch because of foot growth or do

> you have to always keep it at the notch the orthotist originally set

> it at.

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> >My husband couldn't even get it to 7 holes yesterday. We settled

> for 6 and his foot looked good when we took the shoes off today. When

> we put them back on we got it to 7 again. However, I noticed when we

> do them at 7 verse 6 his feet are a little purple where the strap

> comes down. It goes away the hour he's out. When we did it at 6

> there was no purple marks.

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> >What to do?

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[Guest guest]

For me, the new shoes always look so BIG after your old ones, but it

doesn't take long to get used to...I've noticed that is a

little restless on the first night of new shoes, after that he's back to

usual sleep...but nothing like when they first start with fulltime FAB

wear, so don't worry about it.

RE: buckle tightnening / Foot Growth

We use the lower one also. I never thought to move it to the upper one.

We're going next week for new shoes and his toes hang way over.. My

husband actually has to get on the bed behind him on his knees to pull

that sucker to 7. He protests a little but never complains afterwards.

But I'm thinking the purple marks are an indication they're a little too

tight. They're not sores because they do go away in the hour but I'd

rather they not be there.

One more question. How do babies adjust to new shoes? I was thinking

no problem, but since the leather is new is this going to be

uncomfortable transition for him? Okay, I'm no going to get myself

worked up.

Moss karen@...> wrote:

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We also use Markells. It sounds like Aidan's about ready to get bigger

shoes if his toes are over-hanging. I'd say that if his foot isn't

slipping at 6, then keep it like that. If the mark goes away after 1

hour you're not getting pressure sores, but forcing it to the 7th hole

may be uncomfortable for him.

Another thought, which slot are you using to thread the strap through?

We start off with the lower one closer to the sole to get a snug fit,

and when his feet get a lot bigger and 'higher', we move it to the upper

one.

and

24 Jan 2003

bilateral cf

www.clubfoot.co.za

[Guest guest]

> I put the shoes on myself and always have.

Ok Kori, either you have very small feet or Darbi has very big ones.

Which is it?

[Guest guest]

, you are to quick. I thought that when I read it.LOL

KK

> > I put the shoes on myself and always have.

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> Ok Kori, either you have very small feet or Darbi has very big

ones.

> Which is it?

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[Guest guest]

That's very funny , you had me laughing out loud picturing it

> > I put the shoes on myself and always have.

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> Ok Kori, either you have very small feet or Darbi has very big

ones.

> Which is it?

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[Guest guest]

Alright...feeling rather dumb. this took me three posts rereading it

to finally get what you were saying! Super long day!! oiy!!!!! But

now that I got it, duh, thanks for the chuckle!

> > I put the shoes on myself and always have.

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> Ok Kori, either you have very small feet or Darbi has very big ones.

> Which is it?

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[Guest guest]

Bawwwhahahahaha!!

At 01:19 PM 1/19/2005, you wrote:

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>Which is it?

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