The first shoes for the baby should be comfortable,sustainable and natural. Photo: Getty Starting from the first steps, the child needs shoes that will facilitate the process of learning normal walking. The fact is that the baby’s steps are still unstable, and without additional support it will be difficult for him to master a new skill.
How to choose the first shoes for your baby
Children do not need any medical advice without a doctor's prescription.orthopedic footwear. Most of the "orthopedic" products for babies offered to consumers actually have nothing to do with therapeutic footwear. Yes, they are comfortable to wear, but they have nothing to do with orthopedics, treatment and prevention of flat feet. Children's footwear for little "pioneers" should be:
- natural;
- comfortable;
- practical;
- easy;
- warm (depending on weather conditions);
- "Breathable";
- sustainable.
It should consist of a medium-hard back,flexible, thin sole, small heel - up to 1 cm and round wide toe. An insole with arch support is placed inside the shoes, sneakers or shoes. It is needed for better adhesion of the foot to the inside of the shoe and stimulation of the foot muscles. When choosing shoes, you need to pay attention to products made of natural materials. Leather shoes, shoes or boots are the best option for a baby who has just started walking. Natural leather "breathes" and does not allow the feet to sweat, while leatherette causes a greenhouse effect, causing discomfort to the child. Ordinary textiles are not inferior to leather in environmental friendliness and breathability. This can be denim, cotton fabric, jacquard, cashmere. Rubber, felt, wood, leather are used to make high-quality children's shoes. The main thing is that the sole should bend well and cushion. This is important because the child will be constantly moving, jumping, and a rigid sole on the shoe will cause him discomfort. How to choose the first shoes for your child? Before going to the store, so as not to disturb your baby once again, put cardboard on his foot and trace it along the contour. Then cut out the template, retreating from the lines by 1 mm. It will help you choose shoes without trying them on. You need to be responsible when choosing the first shoes or boots. You do not need to pay attention to bright products and famous brands. The main thing here is the comfort of your baby. Read on:
Your baby is starting to walk, which means it's timepick out his first shoes. You can't just pick out shoes "by eye", it's better to take your baby with you. Or you can do it easier. Put your baby in socks on a sheet of thick paper and trace the sole with a pencil. Cut out the resulting template and take it with you when you go to the nursery
.This will save your baby from long, tedious fittings and will save your nerves. Do not buy shoes that are too big for growth. The baby's foot will slosh in them and it will be uncomfortable for him to walk, and if these are winter shoes, then the baby's foot will freeze in too loose boots. The space between the toe and the boot should be about 1 centimeter. It is better if the shoes are made of genuine leather. Choose shoes with a wide heel, the toe of the boot should be slightly bent upwards so that the baby does not stumble when walking. The sole should be flexible enough, if when bending the sole the toe touches the heel - these are good shoes. And make sure that the sole is non-slip. It is not recommended to use worn shoes. The baby's foot is still just forming and should take an individual shape, and the shoes that another child wore have already taken the shape of his foot and possibly the wrong one. This will negatively affect your baby's gait in the future.
