Once you discover the ideal shoes, you may also want a similar size of baby socks. Like baby shoes, the right size for your child may vary depending on their stage. When it is time to buy baby shoes, make it simple and fun! Parents usually narrow down their choices by looking for a few must-have features.
These are:. Once you find the ideal shoe styles for your child, you can feel comfortable shopping for footwear in a similar size. Cozy booties are an excellent choice for hanging out around the house.
When their favorite shoe becomes too snug, you may need to swap it out for another style. Parents should plan on having to size up frequently, especially in the first year. If you want your little one to wear shoes with every outfit or if you desire them to wear multiple styles of shoes, then be sure to add this cost into your family budget for baby clothes. From lounge sets to puffer jackets, you can dress your child in Robeez apparel from head to toe! Read our apparel product descriptions to find a perfectly snug fit that works for your infant, but our apparel range includes sizes months.
Check out the apparel collection and apparel sizing chart. Home Robeez Sizing Help. Checking for Comfort Babies and their feet grow quickly, and parents should make sure that their shoes are growing right along with them.
How To Measure Baby's Feet To start, have your child stand with their weight distributed evenly on both feet. Shoe like fit and cushioned insole with soft sole.
Moccasins are commonly made of leather and will be sturdier than say softer baby booties. The bottom line is that you want to make sure your child's foot length isn't restricted by their new baby shoes.
If they feel too tight, they probably are or will be soon! You should be able to pinch some of the material between your fingers at the widest point. If you can't do this, then they are too tight. The great thing about soft sole shoes like baby moccasins is that they stretch to fit the width of your child's feet.
Moccs are perfect for both skinny feet and those larger babies who have what we in our family call "Flintstone Feet. Slide your pinkie between your baby's heel and the back of the shoe. Your finger should fit without extra room for the best fit. If you follow the tips above, and make sure to use a size chart from the brand you're shopping with, you shouldn't have any problems selecting the perfect size shoes for your baby's feet.
Here are a few "gotchas" to make sure to avoid Try to avoid hand-me-downs while your little one is still mastering motor skills. Shoes mold to the child's foot through use, and hand-me-down shoes will be molded to the original wearer's foot. This could cause irritation in places where the shoe rubs against the foot, and might even cause them to shift their weight incorrectly while walking. They grow up so fast, and in the blink of an eye they will need to size-up about every months.
Monitor that growth with regular checks every couple months to make sure they don't start to outgrow the shoes. It helps to set a reminder on your phone so you remember to check. If your little starts taking shoes off, hobbling around, or rubbing their feet, those are late signs that they've outgrown their shoes and need a new pair quickly!
If you have done all the calculations and find your baby between sizes, go with the larger size. A little extra room to grow is a good thing. When we had our first daughter, we were always surprised with how large the baby shoes we bought were. It seemed like they were always at least one size larger than advertised! And finally, from the ages of 4 to 6, it was found that the shoe size changes every 6 months.
After the age of 2 or 3, foot growth significantly slows down. Non-skid soles are essential. At least not in a way that can be blamed on the shoe. Better traction will prevent unnecessary falls. Shoes should also be flexible. A flexible shoe will allow for the natural development of the foot, rather than it being constrained.
Furthermore, the shoe should be comfortable. This is really what makes or breaks any kind of shoe for whatever age group. Have your child try on different shoes and walk around in them for at least a little bit.
This will give you a much better idea of what they find comfortable and prevent unnecessary returns. When trying on shoes, feel for the longest toe at the end of the shoe. There should be some wiggle room between the longest toe and the end of the shoe. A good way to check is to stick a finger in the heel of the shoe, down to the sole while the child pushes their foot to the front.
This is especially true for young children who are at an important point in their development.
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