1. Soaking feet with hot water is a good way for adults to keep fit and relax, and some people may also use it on children. But in fact, often soaking children's feet with hot water is not conducive to their arch development.
2, the foot structure is complex, in early childhood, the baby's arch has not yet formed, bones and joints are very elastic, and the fat accumulated on the soles of the feet will also make the arch inconspicuous. Therefore, when they stand, the soles of their feet are relatively flat. This "flat" foot will last until the age of 6, and the arch will not appear until the foot is calcified and shaped.
3, often wash feet with hot water or hot feet For children, plantar ligaments will relax when heated, which is not conducive to the formation and maintenance of arch development. Maldevelopment of arch of foot is not only easy to cause permanent deformity of foot, but also may deform the physiological curvature of spine, and even affect the normal development of brain, heart and abdominal cavity in severe cases. Therefore, it is not recommended to give children hot water to soak their feet often.
4, at home, it is best to let children walk barefoot, which can increase the ability of toes to grasp and climb, and help toddlers. Compared with adults, infants have soft bones, weak muscle strength and weak myocardial contractility, and cannot adapt to long-term activities. Therefore, when the baby learns to walk, it should be moderate and the movements should be combined. At the same time, it should be noted that before the baby's arch is not well formed, it is easy to practice walking reluctantly, which will make the arch overweight and lead to flat feet.
Of course, the health concept of "warm feet and cool head" that Chinese medicine often says is correct. It washes the baby's feet every day, and through the massage and stimulation of the feet, it achieves the functions of relaxing meridians and activating collaterals, preventing and treating diseases. However, the water temperature and quantity are particular. Generally, warm water is used, between 38-40℃ in summer and around 45℃ in winter. The amount of water should not exceed the whole foot, and it can be soaked for 3~5 minutes. Rub your feet after washing them, which will help you sleep and grow.