Newborn baby’s feet are mostly made up of cartilage and fat, with the cartilage ossifying to form bones as the child develops. Ill-fitting shoes or abnormal walking styles can cause problems in foot development; however, issues such as a toddler walking on their heels or on the tips of their toes are often difficult to spot – leading to late diagnosis. Prewalker is a sock made of pressure-sensitive material, used to record the pressure points on a child’s foot throughout the day. Following a spectrum from green to red, the socks clearly show where pressure is being applied, allowing parents to chose suitable footwear and be alerted to any abnormal walking styles.
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