What Baby Shoes Are Best For Little Feet?

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Times have definitely changed!  Not so long ago, when our mothers had newborns in their arms, the medical recommendation was that babies required ankle or arch support to learn to walk. That couldn’t be further from today’s recommendations!.

Research and study has now shown that the ideal for these little people is bare feet as it allows the muscles to move in an unrestricted way while they learn to totter. Hard soled shoes can actually damage soft foot bones.

Isn’t it rather interesting to see that people who habitat in countries where bare feet are the norm,  generally have more flexible and stronger feet? And they don’t suffer from things like flat feet or pigeon toes (usually caused by wearing shoes of the wrong type). 

Medical professionals are in agreement that babies should walk on bare feet as much as possible however, other opinions are if a baby who is old enough to walk, he or she is also susceptible to stepping on something sharp or uncomfortable! 

And this is something we want to avoid!   Baby shoes in our society are necessary, especially if your house looks a little bit like mine…lego scattered everywhere, hard, cold tiles on the floor…(housekeeping is not my forte!). Your baby's first pair of shoes should simply protect the feet and to provide grip on slippery surfaces.

So, below is some advice on baby’s first shoes and remember, comfort is much more important than style, so forget the knee high boots for your little princess and combat boots for the little man, let’s concentrate on protecting those perfect little feet…

When Should I Buy The First Pair Of Shoes?
If junior is still a bit away from walking, then don’t worry about buying shoes at the moment. At this stage, it’s just important to keep his feet protected by some nice cozy socks. That way, his feet are protected and they can grow stronger before the big “first step” day. Once he has taken those cute first steps, however, a very soft pair of shoes should be introduced!

What Kind Of Shoes Should I Buy?

The best baby shoe is the one that most closely simulates barefoot conditions and this is recommended by most pediatric orthopedists. Your goal should be so that your baby shouldn't really be aware of their shoes when they are on. They should be soft enough so that your baby has full movement in her feet and for her to feel the ground underneath her feet. This is very important as your baby is still learning to use their feet and you don't want to do is hinder this!

Which Soft Shoes Are Best?

When my first born was at this stage, I bought him a pair with soft leather soles. They protected his feet and allow him to flex and grip naturally. I thought they were fantastic and he never once complained about them

Soft-soled baby shoes are generally made of leather so that the baby’s flexibility is compromised.

You should look for shoes that have the following features:

·        Flexible sole

·        Breathable

·        Lightweight

·        imitate bare feet  

They should allow your baby to safely explore the world, not hinder them and your baby should act no differently with the shoes on than off. 

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