Talipes foot
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Hello, this is my first official post on baby
Tristan lee my ds is a week old today (eek how fast) and his foot is slowly starting to come down, he has Talipes on his left foot which made it stick up... he had his foot stuck up behind my rib for a while so we think that's the reason (i didn't know it was a foot at the time lol)
Has anyone else's bubbas got this? If so how long did it take for physiotherapy to get in touch and what exactly did they do ? I haven't heard anything from them yet and i have done a little research and apparently it can effect walking in the future if not treated so i really want to get it sorted! It has come down at least 70% though so maybe it wont require any physiotherapy? I massage it down when ever i get chance,
On a nicer note he is such a chilled little guy, settles himself to sleep and doesn't mind just chilling in his moses basket which is a good job since his 21 month old sister is so demanding! I love him so much xx
Tristan lee my ds is a week old today (eek how fast) and his foot is slowly starting to come down, he has Talipes on his left foot which made it stick up... he had his foot stuck up behind my rib for a while so we think that's the reason (i didn't know it was a foot at the time lol)
Has anyone else's bubbas got this? If so how long did it take for physiotherapy to get in touch and what exactly did they do ? I haven't heard anything from them yet and i have done a little research and apparently it can effect walking in the future if not treated so i really want to get it sorted! It has come down at least 70% though so maybe it wont require any physiotherapy? I massage it down when ever i get chance,
On a nicer note he is such a chilled little guy, settles himself to sleep and doesn't mind just chilling in his moses basket which is a good job since his 21 month old sister is so demanding! I love him so much xx
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Hopefully if it's only slight the stretches will do the trick!!
xx
Gemm x
Congratulations on the new arrival. I have a similar age gap between DS1 & DS2 (20 months).
DS2 had positional talipes causing his feet to point downwards & inwards (so they crossed at the ankles).
We were told in hospital to stroke the inside of his feet to encourage him to turn them outwards, Also, to make sure we gave him plenty of time on an activity gym to enable him to kick & make sure babygros had lots of foot room.
We had physio assessment at 8 weeks & were told to just carry on what we were doing as it had virtually disappeared.
We were told not to use a baby walker or door bouncer when he's older as this can make the problem reoccur or become worse, but other than that he should have no problems walking.
Hope the appointment comes through soon.
Xxx
Just thought I'd post so u can see the other end of the tunnel!
Jayne xx
Midwife is coming round tomorrow so i shall get her to chase up physio xx
Fingers crossed for you
xx