Your physician has diagnosed your child as having flexible flat feet or Pes Planus. This is a very common, normal, painless condition which does not require treatment. Flat feet, or the lack of an apparent arch when standing, may be due to lax ligaments in the feet or a family history.
Babies generally have fat pads over the instep of their feet, giving the appearance of a flat foot.
With development, the soft tissues of the foot tighten, creating an arch. Most flat feet disappear by 2-3 years of age. A very simple test will help determine if your child has flexible flat feet. Flexible flat feet require ONLY observation and time to correct. For older children in whom flat feet persist, soft arch supports may be worn if they are painful.