How to choose shoes on the first steps?

Each stage of the development of the child is somehow connected with your chores. You choose his clothes for discharge, stroller, crib, rattles and watch how he develops. Here is his first tooth, he is already sitting, and you are looking forward to when he will take his first steps. And now, when finally your baby has gone or is close to this, you are faced with the task of choosing the right shoes for the first step. Choosing shoes for the first steps is a very important task, because an incorrectly selected model can bring a lot of trouble to your baby in the future. At this age, the child's feet are not yet fully formed, which means they are most prone to deformation. So, how to choose shoes in the first steps?

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Choosing shoes for the baby

At what age does a child need shoes? As long as your child does not walk, he does not need any shoes, well, if only something beautiful to go out. At home, booties or socks are enough for him. But if he tries to take his first steps, it means that the time has come to acquire the first shoes or boots.

Many mothers, buying shoes, shoes for babies are guided only by their appearance. Of course, I want the first shoe to be beautiful and bright, but it is much more important that it matches the following characteristics:

• The first shoes or shoes of the baby should be made of breathable materials. As a rule, many prefer genuine leather products, but cotton textile products are also suitable. Insoles should also be of this quality. At the same time, the model should be lightweight, so that it is easier for your baby to take his first steps.

Important! Soft or too heavy shoes will not only be uncomfortable to wear, but can also adversely affect the baby's health, leading to the development of flat feet.

• It is advisable to choose shoes or boots above the ankle, with a high back and a fastener that tightly fixes the crumb leg.
• The presence of a small wide heel is encouraged, as this contributes to an even distribution of weight on the foot.
• The sole should be rigid, flexible, with a raised surface. And so that the baby’s leg does not move inside the shoes, then you need to give preference to a relief insole. Check that the sole is not slippery.
• As your child learns to walk, he will fall more than once. To reduce the number of possible injuries, choose shoes and even sandals with a closed nose.

Important! A wide and slightly raised toe will prevent squeezing of the fingers in the baby and will form its correct gait.

• Many mothers try to choose shoes with instep support for their child to prevent the possibility of flat feet. And this is correct, but only after two or three years. Children under two years of age still have fat pads. They serve as a natural arch support.
• Pay attention to the seams and decoration. They should not crush and rub the baby's leg.
• A child’s shoe should have a high lift - so it will be easier to wear.
• And another important point that is especially relevant in a crisis: shoes must be new. Many parents in low-income families keep shoes from older children for younger children or try to buy cheaper shoes that were in use. This approach to the first shoe is fundamentally wrong and can bring a lot of trouble to economical parents.Worn shoes will not fix the foot well, because it retains the shape of the feet of its former owner.

Important! If you notice that your baby’s shoes have become very deformed after a while, consult an orthopedist.

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Choose shoes by size

It is very important to choose shoes for the baby the right size. Shoes should not sit very tight or dangle on the foot.

Important! You can’t buy crumbly shoes “for growth” - such savings can subsequently cost you a lot.

How to choose the right shoes for the first step in size? First of all, it must be said that fitting must be done in socks. If the shoes are chosen for the winter period, then you can wear thicker socks:

• The easiest way to choose the right size is to go to the shoe salon with your child and do a fitting. Moreover, not just measure the shoes, but also give the child some time to walk in it. At the same time, pay attention to his behavior, if he is uncomfortable with walking in it, then you should not take such a model in the hope that the skin will stretch or sit on the leg in the process of wearing.

Important! If in doubt, arrange with the salon that you will test the shoes at home and in which case you will return it the next day.

• If you do not have the opportunity to take your child with you, then using a ruler or meter, measure the foot from the heel to the tip of the thumb. By the length of the foot, you can determine the size - 10.5 cm corresponds to 17 size. Each half centimeter adds one size. Do not take your shoes close, take half the size more, because in the winter in tight shoes the feet freeze, and in the summer they can swell slightly in the heat.

Important! You can make it even easier - put your baby’s foot on a piece of paper and circle it. Get a kind of insole, on which you can try on.

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Does the child need orthopedic shoes?

Orthopedic shoes are assigned to babies who have any abnormalities in the development of the foot. But by eye it is impossible to determine. This can only be done by a specialist. Therefore, if it seems to you that something is wrong with your child’s feet, consult an orthopedist who will tell you which shoes you should buy and which not.

Important! Doctors do not recommend purchasing orthopedic shoes for prevention, this can give the opposite effect.

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That's all you need to know in order to choose the right shoes for the first steps. We hope you were able to make a competent purchase, and now enjoy the look of a stomping happy baby!