East Coast Podiatry Paediatrics is a specialised unit focusing on children below the age of 16. It is important to emphasise that children are different from adults; their bodies are still developing and need a different approach. Some paediatric conditions require prompt attention shortly after birth, while other conditions may manifest during growth. If you as a parent have specific goals in mind for your child, i.e. reducing rates of falling or “clumsiness”, encouraging foot arch development, or improving stability, then early targeted intervention is always key with paediatric cases.