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Growing Feet and Footwear Tips
by Stephanie Vidler
Children’s feet differ from adults, as they are not yet fully formed. Did you know?: l A child’s foot will double in size by age 1. l Between the ages of 5 and 12, growth is approximately 9mm per year, with the adult foot size approximated by 12-15 years of age. l Frequent changes in size of socks and shoes are necessary to make room for this growth. Do a size check every 2-4 months up to age 5, then every 6 months from 5 onwards. It is important that shoes are fitted by a children’s shoe specialist. Always have both feet measured for length and width, as most feet differ slightly. The shoe should fit the natural shape of the foot and the toes should move freely and not be squashed by the top or sides of the shoe. Make sure there is 10mm (no more) growing room between the end of the longest toe (not always the big one) and the end of the shoe. It should be comfortable when first tried on with no need to ‘wear them in’. A check-up with a Podiatrist is recommended if you notice: l uneven shoe wear l constant trips and falls by the child l hard lumps, blisters or skin rashes l they are complaining about foot / leg pain At Lane Cove Podiatry we cater for all of your family’s foot needs. Clinic: 57 Tambourine Bay Rd, Lane Cove 2066 P: 9420 4673 F: 9427 8379 E: feet@lanecovepodiatry.com.au W: www.lanecovepodiatry.com.au
LCHS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL LANE COVE HISTORY PRIZE The Lane Cove Historical Society invites submissions for the Inaugural Lane Cove History Prize. This award, valued at $2000, is to encourage historical research into any aspect of the history of the Municipality of Lane Cove. Subject areas could be the lives of interesting Lane Cove individuals or families; early settlers or ethnic groups who came to live in Lane Cove; the evolution of local roads and transport systems, or the emergence of houses and public buildings. It could also be a history of bush care, local churches or sporting teams. Submissions may be either in essay form or an oral history project. Details, including guidelines and criteria for submission of entries for the Award, will be forwarded to you by email or post. Please email carisbrookhouse@ hotmail.com or phone 0418 276 365. The best submissions will be published in the Society's Journal and the winning entry will be awarded a prize of $2000 at LCHS’s October monthly meeting.
The Village Observer I N0. 249 I MARCH 2016 I 21
