Podiatrist - Children’s Foot Care - Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga, OH - Howard Waxman, DPM br br Dr. Howard Waxman discusses Children’s Foot Health and Children’s Foot Problems. br br NorthEastern Ohio Podiatry Group – Sole Perfection Foot and Ankle Surgery br br br NorthEastern Ohio Podiatry Group – Sole Perfection Foot and Ankle Surgery br Children with strong, healthy feet avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. That's why it is important to inspect your children's feet periodically. br Infants br The size and shape of your baby's feet change quickly during their first year. Because a baby's feet are flexible, too much pressure or strain can affect the shape of their feet. It's important to allow baby to kick and stretch their feet freely. Also, make sure shoes and socks do not squeeze the toes.