Baby's feet turn inward: will shoes fix it?
⚡ Short answer: At 8 months, inward-turning feet are usually metatarsus adductus that self-corrects; skip ortho shoes and encourage barefoot play; if unchanged by 12 months, see doctor.
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My 8-month-old's feet turn inward. Should I buy orthopaedic shoes, will they straighten on their own?
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At 8 months, feet turning inward can worry you, but often this is metatarsus adductus (front foot turning in)—a common, usually self-correcting condition. Skip the ortho shoes right now; let your baby crawl barefoot on soft surfaces to use her feet freely. Feet turning inward usually improves by age 1.
If the feet still point inward at 12 months or feel stiff and don't correct, ask your pediatrician. You can gently press the outer edge of the foot to check if it moves toward midline easily—if yes, it's usually muscle-based and self-correcting.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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