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♥ Babies, Toddlers and Shoes : First Walkers : Guide & Advice

• Let your baby go barefoot as much as possible. It's is the best way to develop your baby's feet.
• Let your baby go barefoot as much as possible is the best way to develop your baby's feet. When babies are barefoot, they can wiggle their toes, grip the floor, balance themselves, and push off with their feet muscles.
• According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies don't actually need to wear shoes until they begin to walk.
• A soft-sole shoe as the first baby shoes to buy (flexible w/ non-skid soles)
• You could just dress up your baby in a good pair of socks until she is walking. When she is at the cruising and crawling level, soft socks with non-skin soles should work well enough that you don't necessarily need shoes yet.
• If your infant is wearing decorative shoes as part of an outfit, be sure to take them off whenever she begins to cruise around or walk.
• Rolling Walkers: The American Academy of Pediatrics supports a U.S. ban like the one in Canada. Thousands of children end up in emergency rooms due to injuries from using walkers. They may topple down the stairs or reach up to a hot stove. Canada now banned selling these walkers. Apparently walking in that seated position is not good for the baby's spine, as well.
• If your infant needs his feet covered to stay warm, socks and cloth booties are fine. Decorative shoes worn with special outfits, particularly soft-soled shoes, are fine for special occasions.
• When s/he begins walking, though s/he may still go barefoot inside, look for the first pair of shoes.
• Most babies take their first steps around their first birthday, but the age range varies from 9 to 18 months. Don't worry if your baby takes a few detours along the way
• Look for shoes that are lightweight, soft, flexible material such as leather shoes or canvas sneakers. Get shoes with skid-proof soles to prevent slipping and falling. Shoes are good for outdoors to protect his feet from cuts and infections.
• Children's feet grow rapidly. You might need to buy a couple of pairs of shoes a year. Keep an eye out for signs that his shoes are too tight. Does her toes have red marks or even blisters? Do his toes come to the top of the shoe Does she fuss when you put on her shoes remove them? The right shoes allow your child to be healthy and safe as he or she runs, walks, plays and climbs, etc. I've read that you should check the fit monthly.
• It's best to shop for shoes later in the day. Our feet expand during the day.
• I've talked to moms who prefer slip-on shoes or perhaps those with Velcro / hook and loop closures for their little ones because they're easier for caretakers to get on and off of a baby. An article suggests that we consider lace-up shoes for older kids (about kindergarten age). Not only will the shoes more likely stay on, but it helps the child learn to tie their own shoes.
• As your toddler is walking well, she'll probably do better in flexible, no-skid, soft-soled shoes. Find a kids' brand made of very soft comfortable leather. Check it out, it may also be washable.
• Once your toddler's really running around well, he'll probably want to wear some sort of shoes in the house and go barefoot less. There are things in the house that could hurt his feet.
• One thing that parents should look into is concern that Crocs can pose a safety hazard on escalators. Children have gotten their shoes caught and injured their toes and feet according to reports.