Babies Development • • Always keep bed clothes loose fitting and light weight to prevent restriction Encourage your baby to exercise its feet by kicking etc, this will help to strengthen and develop foot muscles. Foot care for your toddler • •   You must never force a child into walking your child will start naturally when they are ready. This varies from child to child and can be any time between 10-18 months. Encourage your child to walk bare foot as this allows your child’s foot to strengthen and develop.