When did your little one start wearing shoes?
New Mom! asked:
My daughter is 10 months old and is starting to pull herself up on everything. I am thinking that I need to start having her wear shoes soon, even she doesn’t like anything on her feet. Up until this point, she has maybe worn shoes for an hour TOTAL in her life:) She is a bare feet or just socks type of girl. Anywho, when should I start making shoes a must?
My daughter is 10 months old and is starting to pull herself up on everything. I am thinking that I need to start having her wear shoes soon, even she doesn’t like anything on her feet. Up until this point, she has maybe worn shoes for an hour TOTAL in her life:) She is a bare feet or just socks type of girl. Anywho, when should I start making shoes a must?
When they are two
ya duh!!!!!!!
make her get used to it
My daughter always pulled off her shoes or socks until just recently and she is almost 18 months.
I would say that socks would be just fine unless she is outside walking around.
when they start walking..just kidding….2 years
bare feet is recommended unless outside and soft soles are best fora s long as you can. my son started around 11 months outside with soft soled and wore soft soled until about 15-16 months
Umm. I would say around the age when ure baby learns how to walk! That would be the most reasonable thing to do!!
A must, when they are walking outdoors of course probably around 2 years. When they no longer want to be restrained by a stroller lol
once she is walking outside…my daughter had a little trouble at first with the shoes on…but they get used to it pretty quick…
The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 35 joints, held together and supported by many ligaments. A baby’s foot is padded with fat and is highly flexible. When most toddlers start to walk, they have some poor muscle tone and weak ligaments in their feet, but this will improve over time as the feet strengthen.
So what shoes are best for a child’s first steps?
None. Barefoot is best!
Experts say that a child’s foot will develop more naturally the longer he/she is allowed to walk without shoes. It’s important for parents to realize that the primary reason young children wear shoes are for warmth and protection. Children’s bones, joints, and ligaments provide them with sufficient support for routine childhood activities.
According to Dr. Carol Frey, associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery in Manhattan Beach, California, “Children are forced to walk with their feet further apart to keep their balance. Shoes are not necessary for support or development of the arch, they only protect the feet from the environment.” She continues by saying “Going barefoot helps children develop stronger and more coordinated foot muscles.”
I keep my kids barefoot as much as possible. The only time they get shoes is when we go out in public. We have a nice grass lawn so even when they play outside they rarely wear shoes. Well except if it’s cold…
When she’s about 2, or whenever she’s going to be walking outside. If you’re worried about her learning to walk on bare feet, just buy some of those socks with the grips on the bottom, the little grippies will give her some traction for when she really starts moving :]
when she start really getting the hang of walking, and only have her use the shoes outside. using them inside could throw off her balance on the carpet, or slip on hardwood.
Also get a size that is just a bit too big, that way her feet aren’t cramped, I have seen pictures of what happens the shoes kids first start wearing are too small- the toes get all freaky (because they are still growing, and their bones are still delicate)
She should learn to walk without shoes. She should be barefoot as much as possible.The only time she needs shoes is if she is going to be walking outside on the ground or somewhere where she could hurt her feet. She should be in soft-soled shoes for the most part. Regular shoes will constrict her rapidly growing feet.
My son wore just socks or booties when we went out (barefoot at home) until he was about 14 months. It was the first day in the spring it was warm enough to spend a day outside, and on our way to the park I realized he was going to need real “big boy” shoes to run around a playground lol. So I quickly ran to Target and got him a cute little pair of tennis shoes.
My daughter has been wearing shoes since she had feet big enough to fit in baby shoes! There are just so many adorable little girl shoes out there, I can’t help but buying them. She does go barefoot if we’re at home though.
I only put my son in shoes when I could no longer get baby booties big enough.
Even then it was an ordeal to find appropriate footware that had soft soles -which is the only thing a baby should wear. Robeeze didn’t fit him at all.
A baby who’s just started walking takes 176 steps a minute!
Experts say that the longer a child is allowed to walk without shoes, the better as this will allow their feet to develop naturally. Certainly when your toddler starts learning to walk indoors, let her walk barefoot as long as the floor is clean and safe, as this allows the feet to develop and strengthen without restriction.
Once your baby can take a few steps confidently and may be walking outdoors on rough surfaces, protect her feet with early first shoes made of flexible, lightweight and natural materials, such as soft leather, with flexible soles and non-skid bottoms.
Shoes are not corrective and the foot does not need support for normal activities. The foot requires mobility to function normally. It has been demonstrated that populations that are predominantly bare foot have better feet than those that wear shoes.
Children�s feet grow and develop rapidly. So choosing an appropriate child’s shoe is a very important task. While at home bare feet are fine.
There is controversy regarding the appropriate shoes for children to wear as their feet grow and develop. Barring such problems as severe flat feet, or excessively flexible feet, it is perfectly appropriate to allow your child to be barefoot much of the time. Certainly while in the home environment, bare feet are fine. The goal of children wearing shoes is primarily to provide a protective covering for the foot. Once protected, the foot can develop into a healthy, functioning structure.
Shoe Recommendations Based on Age:
Crib Age: A loose fitting soft bootie
1�2 years: (toddlers) a flexible booty or shoe with a flat stable sole
2� 3 years: (running age) - a firmer yet still flexible bootie or shoe
3�4 years: a firmer shoe, bootie or possibly an athletic type of shoe.
4+ years: walking or athletic shoes are fine for this age group.
Footwear and Shoe Fitting
Children should not wear shoes at all until they can walk, so avoid pram shoes. For babies, avoid tightly wrapped blankets that prevent kicking and leg movement and avoid baby-grows (unless you cut the foot out).
Walking bare foot, where it is safe, is good for feet. Children’s feet are vulnerable to deformity from any ill-fitting footwear/hosiery until the bones are completely formed at about 18 years of age. Fitted socks made from natural materials are much better than stretch-fit socks.
My 7 month 1 week old girl wears shoes but they are more like slippers. They’re leather with soft soles. You should try those. I got them on ebay and they are inexpensive, adorable, and keep her feet warm which is most important. Just type crib shoes 12-18 months. My girl already wears that size.