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(HealthDay News) -- A baby's feet grow quickly. During the infant's first year, it's important to check the feet regularly to be sure they are developing normally.

The American Podiatric Medical Association offers these suggestions:

Examine your baby's feet carefully. Report anything that looks unusual to your pediatrician.
Allow the baby's feet to move. Let baby lie on his or her back without a blanket or cover, to allow the feet to kick.
Don't wrap or cover your baby's feet tightly -- leave covers loose so that your baby can move the feet freely.
Move your baby frequently, and don't let him or her stay in the same position for too long. Frequent position changes put less strain on the legs and feet.

-- Diana Kohnle

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