Originally Posted by KIDZRMYBIZ:
I had a dcm take her child to a specialist because she was convinced her almost 2yo's very normal way of crazy running meant he had bad hips. His hips are perfect (surprise...not). But an article she read in the waiting room said that tippy toe walking (which he does, only sometimes, for fun, like a normal 2yo) can shorten the achilles tendon, so she is convinced he needs to wear high top tennies at all times.
I am a no-shoes daycare. My biggest worry is stepping on little fingers. I wouldn't even hesitate if it were truly a special needs kind of situation, but a fabricated one is kinda finding the end of my patience.
Do I let it roll off my back, abide, and just wait for dcm to get bored with it, or do I make her bring a dr note and blame it on liability insurance (a little unbelievable) or something?
I would make her bring a note from the pediatrician stating this was a medical necessity. Especially if you are worried about little fingers.