Foot Care Gifts for the Family

Are you finished shopping for the holidays? If you haven’t thrown in a few foot-friendly gifts, your list is not complete. At PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center, we know that foot care is for everyone in the family, including our family members with the smallest feet. With some time left to shop, we’re sharing a few gifts for kids, spouses, and grandparents. 

We hope this guide helps you to keep your family’s feet healthy and happy. The gifts you give now can also remind your family to think twice about their foot care. Now is not the time to let your feet go. Are you ready to go shopping? 

Gifts for Kids

It’s not too early to begin teaching your kids about healthy foot habits. Do you know that using something as simple as socks can be a great way to start? Share with your kids the value of protecting their feet by keeping them covered. Encourage them to never walk barefoot while outside. Surprise them with fun colors, patterns, and styles. From ankle socks to knee socks, enjoy shopping for these fun, fuzzy accessories.

Gifts for Spouses

Does your spouse or significant other have a bunion? Are they always dealing with sprained ankles? Show them that you don’t miss a beat by giving them something that could help. Are they running low on bunion pads? Could they use additional ankle support? Would a pedicure be a helpful way to bring back some confidence? Explore ways to show your spouse that you see them from head to toe.

Gifts for Grandparents

As we age, our foot care needs may change. If you live with a senior loved one, or if they are in a rehabilitation facility, consider them this holiday season. If they have diabetes, give them their favorite pair of diabetic socks. For seniors who deal with dry, cracked skin, surprise them with a basket of their favorite moisturizers. If you can visit their rehabilitation center, ask the staff about other thoughtful gifts to consider.

There are foot-friendly gifts for the entire family. We hope this list gets you started!

Our board-certified team of foot and ankle doctors at PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center has experience with addressing foot needs, including bunions and hammertoes, pediatric foot care, custom orthotics, heel pain, diabetic foot care, and more. The team includes Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, and Dr. Laura Vander Poel. We have two locations in Hartford County: 1379 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT, and 1350 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.