Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 hi, i was curious - is it common for kids with clubfeet to curl their toes in while they are walking? naomi has been walking for awhile, but she's still very hestitant and we've noticed that she's started to curl her toes in and under when she walks... not all the time... but once in awhile. i asked my doctor about it, and she said not to worry, but i just wanted to hear from other parents who may be experiencing the same thing...? thanks, maureen naomi (bcf - dbb nights) 15 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 hi, i was curious - is it common for kids with clubfeet to curl their toes in while they are walking? naomi has been walking for awhile, but she's still very hestitant and we've noticed that she's started to curl her toes in and under when she walks... not all the time... but once in awhile. i asked my doctor about it, and she said not to worry, but i just wanted to hear from other parents who may be experiencing the same thing...? thanks, maureen naomi (bcf - dbb nights) 15 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 i agree with you on that.. but i also think that the clubfoot babies do have funny looking big toes.. grace's wrinkled toe nail deal is just a thing with her i think.. but the big toe i have seen on several clubfoot babies in clinic appts.. well.. the ones without casts anyways.. and her old doctor said that it was normal on CF babies.. but her wrinkled toe nail thing i think comes from her daddy's side.. mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7 wrote: I've been doing some checking into this and I think the things with our babies toes and toenails is totally normal, and not necessarily clubfoot related. Check out your other family members toes and nails -- my hubby has thin, very flat toenails (no foot issues), I asked his mom (she remembers EVERYTHING about her kids when they were babies, lol) and she said his toenails did the funky growing up thing when he was a baby and then gradually flattened out. And about the toes growing funny usually does have to do with casting or shoes but can also happen to non-clubfoot kids (and adults) who wear shoes that are too small or have too narrow of a toe box. hth, & Sammy love, lisa before i made you in the womb, i knew you... love God. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 i agree with you on that.. but i also think that the clubfoot babies do have funny looking big toes.. grace's wrinkled toe nail deal is just a thing with her i think.. but the big toe i have seen on several clubfoot babies in clinic appts.. well.. the ones without casts anyways.. and her old doctor said that it was normal on CF babies.. but her wrinkled toe nail thing i think comes from her daddy's side.. mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7 wrote: I've been doing some checking into this and I think the things with our babies toes and toenails is totally normal, and not necessarily clubfoot related. Check out your other family members toes and nails -- my hubby has thin, very flat toenails (no foot issues), I asked his mom (she remembers EVERYTHING about her kids when they were babies, lol) and she said his toenails did the funky growing up thing when he was a baby and then gradually flattened out. And about the toes growing funny usually does have to do with casting or shoes but can also happen to non-clubfoot kids (and adults) who wear shoes that are too small or have too narrow of a toe box. hth, & Sammy love, lisa before i made you in the womb, i knew you... love God. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Toes curling in is NOT clubfoot related and they will flatten out in time. My son is unilateral left and his toes curled in on both feet (almost to the point where you couldn't even see them when he was standing). My ortho said it is very common and not clubfoot related. I knew it wasn't clubfoot related, since it was on both feet and he was unilateral, I just wanted to make sure it would fix itself. I remember when he was 2 yrs of age they were still curling but not as bad. He is three now an they are all flattened except for the little toe, but my little toe curls as well so maybe his always will. Anyway it is NOTHING to worry about but it does take a few years for the toes to completely straighten out. > hi, > i was curious - is it common for kids with clubfeet to curl their toes > in while they are walking? naomi has been walking for awhile, but > she's still very hestitant and we've noticed that she's started to > curl her toes in and under when she walks... not all the time... but > once in awhile. > i asked my doctor about it, and she said not to worry, but i just > wanted to hear from other parents who may be experiencing the same > thing...? > thanks, > maureen > naomi (bcf - dbb nights) 15 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Toes curling in is NOT clubfoot related and they will flatten out in time. My son is unilateral left and his toes curled in on both feet (almost to the point where you couldn't even see them when he was standing). My ortho said it is very common and not clubfoot related. I knew it wasn't clubfoot related, since it was on both feet and he was unilateral, I just wanted to make sure it would fix itself. I remember when he was 2 yrs of age they were still curling but not as bad. He is three now an they are all flattened except for the little toe, but my little toe curls as well so maybe his always will. Anyway it is NOTHING to worry about but it does take a few years for the toes to completely straighten out. > hi, > i was curious - is it common for kids with clubfeet to curl their toes > in while they are walking? naomi has been walking for awhile, but > she's still very hestitant and we've noticed that she's started to > curl her toes in and under when she walks... not all the time... but > once in awhile. > i asked my doctor about it, and she said not to worry, but i just > wanted to hear from other parents who may be experiencing the same > thing...? > thanks, > maureen > naomi (bcf - dbb nights) 15 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi Maureen, Are you still planning to come out to BC in August with Naomi and dh for that wedding? If so, this is something you could ask Dr. Pirani (and be confident in the response). Hope you guy's are still coming out, would love to meet you and your little sweetie. & Grace 07/21/04 - right unilateral cf > hi, > i was curious - is it common for kids with clubfeet to curl their toes > in while they are walking? naomi has been walking for awhile, but > she's still very hestitant and we've noticed that she's started to > curl her toes in and under when she walks... not all the time... but > once in awhile. > i asked my doctor about it, and she said not to worry, but i just > wanted to hear from other parents who may be experiencing the same > thing...? > thanks, > maureen > naomi (bcf - dbb nights) 15 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi Maureen, Are you still planning to come out to BC in August with Naomi and dh for that wedding? If so, this is something you could ask Dr. Pirani (and be confident in the response). Hope you guy's are still coming out, would love to meet you and your little sweetie. & Grace 07/21/04 - right unilateral cf > hi, > i was curious - is it common for kids with clubfeet to curl their toes > in while they are walking? naomi has been walking for awhile, but > she's still very hestitant and we've noticed that she's started to > curl her toes in and under when she walks... not all the time... but > once in awhile. > i asked my doctor about it, and she said not to worry, but i just > wanted to hear from other parents who may be experiencing the same > thing...? > thanks, > maureen > naomi (bcf - dbb nights) 15 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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