Today, we have an exciting next step for you to think about. It’s a slight change to your kiddo’s braces, whether SMO, AFO, or Indy 2 Stage.   It helps children not only reach developmental milestones but also to thrive in...

Summer is a magical time, full of barbecues, fireflies, beaches, and special memories with family. But parents want to know, “Can SMOs go under water? Can my kiddo jump in a splash pad with the other kids? What if sand...

I caught up with Surestep orthotist and educator Camille and asked her about the importance of socks for kiddos and parents. She told me what she has been seeing in the clinic.  “First, generic socks you buy at the store...

Janet* recently got a diagnosis for her two-year-old son Austin: hypotonia. She may have shed some tears. She didn’t want this for her son. On the doctor’s advice, she got SMOs for her son’s feet and ankles and started to...

Does your kiddo wear AFOs? Or are you getting AFOs soon for your child? AFOs can help your little one to take his or her first steps, stand up longer, enjoy better stability even with low muscle tone, and much...

Is your kiddo getting an Indy 2 Stage? Are you talking about it with your orthotist? The Indy 2 Stage is a two-brace system, which is highly customizable to your child’s specific diagnoses, such as hypotonia, hypertonia, pronation, and others....

The Indy 2 Stage works for a wide variety of children in a range of situations: Very young children who are still working on transitional skills, such as moving from crawling to walking School-age kiddos who walk all morning and...

At Surestep, we believe that kids have to be kids. That’s why we designed our braces and shoes to let your child run, jump, and play without feeling restricted.  Which means that accidents happen—juice is spilled, mud is stepped in,...

Surestep products have helped thousands of kids stand, walk, run, and play. All of our braces are customized for each patient’s individual needs.  Plus, we alter some braces beyond the base model, offering several modifications. One example that is particularly...

“Does my child need SMOs?" Parents ask this all the time. And it’s an important question because the issues SMOs address can have long-term implications. To find out if SMOs might be a helpful part of your child’s future, here...