<prompt> The ideal treatment of bilateral idiopathic clubfoot in a newborn is:Manipulation by motherManipulation and Dennis Brown splintManipulation and castsSurgical release  <response>: Manipulation by mother is the only recommended treatment in a new born neonate till the child is about four weeks 1 month of age when the infant can tolerate strapping or corrective plaster application. Ref: Essential Ohopedics, 3rd Edition By J Maheswari, 3rd Edition, Pages 196, 199. 