Why are my newborns feet so big?

What is macrodactyly? Macrodactyly is an uncommon condition in which a baby’s toes or fingers are abnormally large due to the overgrowth of the underlying bone and soft tissue. Macrodactyly is not cancerous.

Why are my babies feet so small?

The foot and leg muscles are not developed enough to support their arches when they first stand. The arch does not begin to develop until the age of two, and will not be fully developed until around age six. Once walking is established your baby is ready for their first pair of shoes.

Does baby foot size predict height?

Shoe size generally is proportional to height, so it’s used in many height-predicting formulas out there. A lot of the time, these formulas take into account the parents’ height, as well. However, the results are usually far from reliable.

Do all newborns have big feet?

Yes, most toddlers tend to have wide feet. Especially newborn babies. The reason is, Newborns have protective padding in their feet that makes the foot look wider than usual adult feet.