The baby's first steps are a signal that it's time to buy shoes. Not the same as it was before, namely for walking. This point is very important, since in the first 6 years of life, the not yet ossified cartilage tissue of the leg, with the correct selection of shoes, affects the formation of the skeleton, and therefore posture.
How can you avoid a mistake and buy shoes that will make your baby's feet comfortable?
choose shoes for baby
It is recommended to follow a few rules:
You need to choose shoes in the presence of a child. You can look at the models you like on your own, but the purchase should be made only after trying on.
The size is determined by the length of the foot, increased by 1 cm, in fact, the little finger of an adult should fit between the back of the shoe and the heel of the baby. The width is chosen taking into account the fullness of the leg. Raising the leg is equally important. The fitting must be carried out in a standing position, there should be no difficulties.
Pay attention to the material from which the selected pair is made. Quality models are made of leather, nubuck or suede. Such samples are suitable for the requirements of hygiene and durability for children's shoes. If fur is used, it must also be natural.
The sole should be elastic, lightweight and flexible. A slip sole should be abandoned in favor of a grooved sole.
Any children's shoes should have an instep support, because with its help the foot is formed. It will prevent the development of flat feet, and the baby's legs will be healthy.
The fastener on children's shoes should be adjustable. You can give preference to a zipper or Velcro, but if this is not possible, any other convenient and reliable fastener that fits snugly to the leg will do. It doesn't have to be complicated so that the baby can put on his own shoes.
Obviously, the choice will be made correctly if the preference is given to leather shoes with a one-piece heel, preferably a hard, comfortable closure, grooved sole, instep support and low heel. Having chosen the right size, the selected pair of shoes must be tried on. If the child does not complain, can stand, walk and run, the chosen model can be safely bought.