How to choose rubber boots for a child?

Autumn and spring are rainy. Therefore, rubber boots become very important shoes. Moreover, this applies not only to babies, but also to their parents, because no child will miss the opportunity to enter a puddle. And for parents it is important that the little one does not wet his feet and does not get sick. What to do? How to find a way out of the situation? And checked "friends" - rubber boots will help in this. They are comfortable, warm, comfortable, and most importantly - dry. For parents, the convenience and quality of boots is important, for children - the appearance. How to choose rubber boots for a child to combine these two factors? We will talk about this in this article.

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Types of rubber boots

Rubber boots are:

• With a knitted lining - suitable for late spring or early fall. In summer, you can also wear it when it is not very cold.
• Warm - these are boots on fur. Such are appropriate in late autumn, early spring, when the street is pretty cool. Rubber boots with fur are a great option not only for rainy weather, but also for winter slush.

Important! It is undesirable to buy boots with external fur, as during walks it can get wet and spoil the whole aesthetic appearance of shoes.

• With an internal warm felt boot - they are good because they can be worn both in the cold and in the warm season. As a rule, boots for such boots are made of fleece, fur, felt. When it’s cold outside, you can wear boots with them, and when it’s warm, without. In such shoes you can not be afraid of either cold, frost or puddles.
• Combined - they are lighter than classic rubber boots, but not suitable for deep puddles and snowdrifts. Their toe and bottom are made of rubber, and the rest is made of waterproof, insulated textile material.

Important! Very comfortable models with lace on the top. They easily put on a leg with a high rise and a wide foot. And thanks to the laces, shoes can be pulled tight to prevent water from getting inside.

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How to choose rubber boots for a child?

To begin with, you should pay attention to the fact that children's doctors do not recommend buying such shoes to children under three years of age. It is better to replace the rubber boots with special waterproof shoes. If your child is an older child, then do not allow him to wear rubber shoes all the time. It can only be worn when it is too wet on the street, and only for a couple of hours. The rest of the time let him put on shoes made of “breathing” materials.

Important! If the baby has some kind of foot disease, rubber boots will have to be completely abandoned.

So, in order to choose rubber boots for a child, the following factors must be considered.

Upper material

Modern waterproof boots are made not only from rubber, but also from other materials, for example:

• PVC - products from it have only one seam between the sole and the boot itself. They are lightweight and comfortable, as well as resistant to temperature extremes. Shoes made of this material are stronger than rubber.
• Rubber - boots made of rubber are found less and less, because this material is not very durable and quickly wears out. Under the influence of low temperature, cracks and creases may appear on the surface of such shoes. Another drawback, quite significant - is more weight than any modern models.
• Combined material - the top of such shoes is made of waterproof material, and the bottom is made of rubber or PVC.

Important! When choosing waterproof shoes, it is necessary to pay attention to the absence of damage, stains, stains and white coating on its surface, as well as to compare the size of the shafts in a pair and the symmetry of the pattern.

Lining material

As we said above, for a colder season, a woolen lining is appropriate. On the warm - knitted.

Important! I buy shoes, it is necessary to check the quality of gluing the lining on the inside.

The size

When choosing children's rubber boots, this parameter should be given special attention. Make sure that the shoes are not up close or too big.

Important! An ideal option would be if between the toe of the boot and the thumb of the baby remains 1.5 cm.

The form

Try to buy products with a padded toe and heel. They protect against bruises, as well as deformation of shoes. It is advisable that the boots have special cuffs on the shafts, thanks to which they can be tightened more tightly, in order to prevent moisture from getting inside.

Convenience

Such shoes are not very comfortable to wear, because there are no Velcro or zippers on them. Try to buy models in which there are special loops on the shafts that help you put on your boot easier and faster.

Smooth surface

When choosing, pay attention to the fact that the surface of the boots must be uniform and smooth, without any seals.

Neat seams

All boots have a back seam - do not forget to carefully inspect it.

Appearance and color

Modern manufacturers offer a huge selection of children's waterproof shoes. There are various colors and even with the image of your favorite fairy-tale or cartoon characters. Therefore, in design, you can fully focus on the tastes of your child, because he should wear such shoes, and he should do it with pleasure.

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A few tips to wear

Pay attention to the basic rules for wearing waterproof shoes:

• Rubber boots should be worn only if there is slush, heavy rain, or the presence of deep puddles on the street.
• Do not forget that rubber does not warm the legs. In addition, she does not let air in and does not allow her legs to “breathe”.
• It is important to remember that in cold weather the baby’s legs can freeze, even if you put on his warm socks - watch the weather.
• A wet leg, which has been kept in a confined space for a long time, can cause the growth of harmful bacteria.

Choosing the right rubber boots for your child is half the battle. Still need to learn how to properly care for them. Remember to wash your shoes after every walk. And in no case do not dry them on a battery or near a heater. So they will quickly become worthless.

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In this article, we have told you everything you need to know to choose rubber boots for your child. Be guided by the same criteria if you need to choose waterproof shoes for yourself, to feel like a little kid and, together with your child, enjoy walking in the puddles!