When should I take my child to the podiatrist?

You should take your child to the foot doctor when you notice that his/her shoes are worn unevenly on the bottom.
Do you see any lumps or bumps on the feet?
If the child complains of pain in his/her feet or legs.
If you notice that the child trips or falls a lot
Or if there is a toenail problem. Children can get ingrown nails and they may not tell a parent until there is an infection.
So inspect your child's feet at least once a month to make sure there are no infections or lumps.