Baby Shoes - 6 Criteria To Buy The Best For Your Baby
Brooke Hayles
Dressing your baby in a stylish outfit isn't complete without
baby shoes. However, you need to be aware of some health facts
before you rush out and buy those cute shoes in the boutique
baby store.
To begin with, baby shoes are only necessary once your baby
starts to walk. In fact, 6 weeks after they start to walk is the
best time to start putting on the first shoes. This is because
the bones in a baby's feet are soft and easily misshapen.
To emphasis this point, remember the old Eastern tradition of
binding the baby's feet so that they never grew bigger, even as
an adult? This shows how easily the bones can be crushed until
the feet have grown.
Shoes that are too small can cause skin irritations and even
ingrown toenails. To measure that the baby shoe fits correctly,
place the width of your thumb between the largest toe and the
edge of the shoe. This is the same as half an inch longer than
the longest toe. If it fits, the shoe is OK to buy.
Buying too large a size of baby shoe isn't good either. Your
baby is already learning how to walk, imagine trying in a shoe
that's too big! Check by watching to see if the heel slips off
when your baby is standing on tip-toe. If it does, go down a
size.
What about the material of the shoe? Some brands make cute
imitation adult shoes but they can be damaging for your baby's
feet. The baby shoe needs to be flexible - does it fold into the
palm of your hand?
A good test of flexibility. The shoe needs to be made of porous
material like leather, suede, cloth or canvas to prevent
uncomfortable sweating. The sole should be made of non-slippery
material such as leather, suede or for real grip, try the
grooved rubber soles. These really prevent the wobbles turning
into an accident.
What about the shape of the shoe? Remember, you are trying to
ensure that your baby shoes allow your baby the freedom to learn
how to walk. Shape is important. Try to buy shoes that are oval
or square to match the natural shape of the foot. Baby shoes
that are high-tops will stay on longer than low-cut styles but
ensure that the ankle can move freely.
And what about closures? Try to buy Velcro or elastic closures
for easy 'putting-on'. Laces can cause accidents if your baby
trips over them.
Once you have these criteria matched, you can choose any designs
from novelty animal baby shoes to the traditional look. And
don't just choose from baby shops or department stores. Have a
look online to find unique brands and styles.
Summary:
Dressing your baby in a stylish outfit isn't complete without
baby shoes. However, you need to be aware of some health facts
before you rush out and buy those cute shoes in the boutique
baby store.
About the author:
Brooke Hayles Quickly & Easily Stay Fully Informed About "Baby
Shoes" For FREE! For more tips, resources and articles all about
"Baby Shoes", All For FREE: Visit
ing-guide.html>Baby Shoes Vault now!
Dressing your baby in a stylish outfit isn't complete without
baby shoes. However, you need to be aware of some health facts
before you rush out and buy those cute shoes in the boutique
baby store.
To begin with, baby shoes are only necessary once your baby
starts to walk. In fact, 6 weeks after they start to walk is the
best time to start putting on the first shoes. This is because
the bones in a baby's feet are soft and easily misshapen.
To emphasis this point, remember the old Eastern tradition of
binding the baby's feet so that they never grew bigger, even as
an adult? This shows how easily the bones can be crushed until
the feet have grown.
Shoes that are too small can cause skin irritations and even
ingrown toenails. To measure that the baby shoe fits correctly,
place the width of your thumb between the largest toe and the
edge of the shoe. This is the same as half an inch longer than
the longest toe. If it fits, the shoe is OK to buy.
Buying too large a size of baby shoe isn't good either. Your
baby is already learning how to walk, imagine trying in a shoe
that's too big! Check by watching to see if the heel slips off
when your baby is standing on tip-toe. If it does, go down a
size.
What about the material of the shoe? Some brands make cute
imitation adult shoes but they can be damaging for your baby's
feet. The baby shoe needs to be flexible - does it fold into the
palm of your hand?
A good test of flexibility. The shoe needs to be made of porous
material like leather, suede, cloth or canvas to prevent
uncomfortable sweating. The sole should be made of non-slippery
material such as leather, suede or for real grip, try the
grooved rubber soles. These really prevent the wobbles turning
into an accident.
What about the shape of the shoe? Remember, you are trying to
ensure that your baby shoes allow your baby the freedom to learn
how to walk. Shape is important. Try to buy shoes that are oval
or square to match the natural shape of the foot. Baby shoes
that are high-tops will stay on longer than low-cut styles but
ensure that the ankle can move freely.
And what about closures? Try to buy Velcro or elastic closures
for easy 'putting-on'. Laces can cause accidents if your baby
trips over them.
Once you have these criteria matched, you can choose any designs
from novelty animal baby shoes to the traditional look. And
don't just choose from baby shops or department stores. Have a
look online to find unique brands and styles.
Summary:
Dressing your baby in a stylish outfit isn't complete without
baby shoes. However, you need to be aware of some health facts
before you rush out and buy those cute shoes in the boutique
baby store.
About the author:
Brooke Hayles Quickly & Easily Stay Fully Informed About "Baby
Shoes" For FREE! For more tips, resources and articles all about
"Baby Shoes", All For FREE: Visit
ing-guide.html>Baby Shoes Vault now!
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