With all this focus on feet, you may notice a few things that make you wonder. Keep in mind that a child’s foot is still developing, and so it might not look — or act — like an adult foot. If your child still has a padding of baby fat under his arches, for example, he might appear a bit flat-footed. Or he may have a tendency to turn his toes in when he walks, called “in-toeing” or “toeing in” (which most kids outgrow by the time they reach school age).

Be sure to mention any concerns at your next well-baby checkup, because foot problems are much easier to correct when your child is little. Other concerns to point out include a foot that rolls in at the ankle, or one foot that turns in more than the other.

Once you cross shoe shopping for your toddler off your to do list, put it right back on again. His feet are growing rapidly now, and you’ll want to check the fit every few weeks. Chances are he’ll need a bigger pair in two to three months.