# Surestep: Surestep Pediatric Orthotics \- AFOs, SMOs, Shoes and More \| Surestep > We help kids and adults by producing custom\-made SMOs, AFOs, cranial remolding helmets \(CRO\), shoes, and more\. See devices here\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home](https://surestep.net/) - [Education](https://surestep.net/education/) - [Grow: Cranial](https://surestep.net/products/cranial-remolding-orthosis/) - [Move: Lower Extremity Orthotics](https://surestep.net/products/lower-extremity-orthotics/) - [Contact Us](https://surestep.net/contact/) ## Posts - [From Crawling to Cruising: How Surestep’s SMO3D Supported Olivia's Journey ](https://surestep.net/blog/featured/from-crawling-to-cruising-how-suresteps-smo3d-supported-olivias-journey/): When Olivia was diagnosed with severe global developmental delay and hypotonia at 15 months, her family feared she might never walk or keep up with her siblings\. Born at 33 weeks, Olivia's early delays had kept her parents watchful from the start\. - [Shoes for AFOs and SMOs \- The Ultimate Parent's Guide](https://surestep.net/blog/for-parents/ultimate-guide-find-shoes-for-afos-smos/): Finding shoes that fit is one of the most common challenges parents face after their child is fitted for orthotics\. This guide covers what to look for, which brands to consider, and answers the most commonly asked questions we hear\. - [What’s the Difference Between the Surestep SMO and SMO3D?](https://surestep.net/blog/product-spotlight/whats-the-difference-between-the-surestep-smo-and-smo3d/): The original Surestep SMO has been a clinically trusted solution for children with hypotonia for more than 25 years, built on a compression\-based design that stabilizes the foot and ankle while supporting natural development\. - [Introducing SMO3D: Surestep’s Next Generation SMO](https://surestep.net/blog/for-professionals/introducing-smo3d-suresteps-next-generation-smo/) - [New Study Shows Sprout3D™ Helps Improve Head Shape More Effectively](https://surestep.net/blog/for-parents/new-study-shows-sprout3d-helps-improve-head-shape-more-effectively/): If your baby has been diagnosed with plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, you may be exploring treatment options and wondering what really works\. We know this can feel overwhelming, and that’s why we’re excited to share new research that helps answer an important question: How effective is Sprout3D™? ## Events - [Printing Potential: Advancing Gross Motor Skills with the Surestep SMO3D](https://surestep.net/events/on-demand-courses/printing-potential-advancing-gross-motor-skills-with-the-surestep-smo3d/): This on\-demand course introduces orthotists to Surestep’s latest innovation—the Surestep SMO3D\. Building on 25 years of expertise and more than 2 million SMOs provided to children, Surestep has integrated its proven dynamic stability into a 3D‑printed design\. With new structural features and a consistent, low‑profile fit, the Surestep SMO3D supports the development of gross motor skills while maintaining dynamic stability\. - [Unlocking the Pieces: Understanding the Intersection of Torticollis and Early Childhood Development](https://surestep.net/events/in-person/unlocking-the-pieces-understanding-the-intersection-of-torticollis-and-early-childhood-development/) - [Evidence\-Based Orthotic Care for Ankle Contractures in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: Improving Outcomes and Adherence](https://surestep.net/events/webinar/evidence-based-orthotic-care-for-ankle-contractures-in-pediatric-cerebral-palsy-improving-outcomes-and-adherence/): This one\-hour webinar is designed for pediatric orthotists and physical therapists seeking to enhance their clinical approach to managing ankle contractures in children with cerebral palsy \(CP\)\. Participants will begin with a review of the prevalence and underlying pathophysiology of ankle contractures, including the primary factors that contribute to their development across the CP population\. - [Connecting the Chain: Understanding Whole\-Body Orthotic Management in CP](https://surestep.net/events/in-person/connecting-the-chain-understanding-whole-body-orthotic-management-in-cp/): This course challenges the misconception that managing cerebral plays is only about lower extremities\. Effective orthotic intervention requires understanding how the entire body develops and moves as an integrated system\. This course reviews how cerebral palsy can impact pediatric development and how Surestep’s lower extremity and postural control solutions can create coordinated solutions to improve postural control, gait, proprioception, and active participation\. - [Foundations in Pediatric Orthotic Intervention](https://surestep.net/events/in-person/foundations-in-pediatric-orthotic-intervention/): This course is designed for orthotists and therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of pediatric gross motor development and how orthotic intervention can facilitate development in children with delays and pathology\. ## People - [Kathleen Carroll, MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP](https://hangerclinic.com/find-a-clinician/kathleen-carroll-cpo/) - [Anne Paré, CO, LO](https://surestep.net/team/anne-pare/) - [Sarah Flowers, PT](https://surestep.net/team/sarah-flowers/) - [Camille Cruz, CPO](https://surestep.net/team/camille-cruz/) - [Katie Toth, CPO](https://surestep.net/team/katie-toth/) ## Resources - [SMO Weight Limits](https://surestep.net/resource/smo-weight-limits/) - [2\-Stage AFO Order Form](https://surestep.net/resource/2-stage-afo/) - [Advanced AFO Order Form](https://surestep.net/resource/advanced-afo/) - [Night Stretching Strap AFO Order Form](https://surestep.net/resource/night-stretching-strap-afo/) - [Spring Flex AFO Order Form](https://surestep.net/resource/spring-flex-afo/) ## Quote Carousel - [Michelle, Rowan's Mom](https://surestep.net/quotes/michelle-rowans-mom/) - [Olivia, Milo’s Mom](https://surestep.net/quotes/olivia-milos-mom/) - [Kimberly Hertz, CO](https://surestep.net/quotes/kimberly-hertz-co/) - [Sprout3D caregiver](https://surestep.net/quotes/sprout3d-caregiver/) ## Landing page - [Planned System Maintenance](https://surestep.net/lp/info/planned-system-maintenance/) - [info](https://surestep.net/lp/info-2/) - [Sole Dynamix Has Closed its Doors](https://surestep.net/lp/info/sole-dynamix/) - [Info](https://surestep.net/lp/info/) - [Sprout3D](https://surestep.net/lp/sprout3d/) ## Products - [Toe Walking SMO3D](https://surestep.net/product/toe-walking-smo3d/): \\The Toe Walking SMO3D enables children with mild to moderate toe walking to achieve better foot and ankle alignment and a more efficient heel\-toe gait\.\\ - [Surestep SMO3D](https://surestep.net/product/smo3d/): \Lightweight and flexible, the SMO3D provides the support needed to improve balance and coordination without restricting movement\.\ - [Sprout3D Cranial Remolding Orthosis](https://surestep.net/product/cranial-remolding-orthosis/): \\C\\utting\-edge\\ 3D\-pr\\inted Cranial Remolding Orthosis \(CRO\)\ \that delivers precision,\ \comfort, and efficiency\.\\ - [Stirrup AFO](https://surestep.net/product/stirrup-afo/): \\Custom\\ AFO for adults \\designe\\d\\ to\\ treat chronic foot and ankle conditions, especially for patients needing more ankle stability and hindfoot control\.\\ - [Spring Flex AFO](https://surestep.net/product/spring-flex/): \The Springflex AFO \(ankle\-foot orthosis\) is designed\\ to help kids \\maintain\\ and improve \\their range\\ of motion\.\ ## Categories - [Lower Limb](https://surestep.net/blog/lower-limb/) - [for Parents](https://surestep.net/blog/) - [SMO \& AFO](https://surestep.net/blog/smo-afo/) - [Low Muscle Tone](https://surestep.net/blog/low-muscle-tone/) - [Hypotonia](https://surestep.net/blog/) ## Tags - [Cranial Remolding](https://surestep.net/blog/tag/cranial-remolding/) - [Sprout3D](https://surestep.net/blog/tag/sprout3d/) - [SMO3D](https://surestep.net/blog/tag/smo3d/) - [Cranial Remolding Orthosis](https://surestep.net/blog/tag/cranial-remolding-orthosis/) - [Cranial Helmet](https://surestep.net/blog/tag/cranial-helmet/) ## Event Categories - [SMO \& AFO](https://surestep.net/events/smo-afo/) - [Professional Events](https://surestep.net/events/professional-events/) - [Webinar](https://surestep.net/events/webinar/) - [Hypotonia](https://surestep.net/events/hypotonia/) - [In\-Person](https://surestep.net/events/in-person/) ## Resource Categories - [For Professionals](https://surestep.net/blog/resource-category/for-professionals/) - [For Parents](https://surestep.net/blog/resource-category/for-parents/) - [Research \& Case Studies](https://surestep.net/blog/resource-category/case-studies/) - [Order Forms](https://surestep.net/blog/resource-category/order-forms/) - [Move: Lower Extremity Orthotics](https://surestep.net/blog/resource-category/move/) ## Product categories - [Move: Lower Extremity Orthosis](https://surestep.net/product-category/move-lower-extremity-orthosis/) - [Dynamic Stability](https://surestep.net/product-category/move-lower-extremity-orthosis/dynamic-stability/) - [Alignment Control](https://surestep.net/product-category/move-lower-extremity-orthosis/alignment-control/) - [Functional Support](https://surestep.net/product-category/move-lower-extremity-orthosis/functional-support/) - [Play: Footwear](https://surestep.net/product-category/play-footwear/) ## Product tags - [Functional Support](https://surestep.net/product-tag/functional-support/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://surestep.net/sitemap_index.xml)