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Baby’s first steps: when should you buy him shoes?
According to some specialists, it is better to wait until the child has been walking for three months, otherwise the foot may not gain muscle. Others think, on the contrary, that you can put them on as soon as they stand up or at certain times. In any case, at the beginning, do not hesitate to leave Baby barefoot or in light shoes. This will allow him to find his balance more easily and to strengthen his scallops. Also take advantage of the holidays to make him walk on soft ground such as sand or grass. In this way, his feet will learn to contract, to improve his stability.
Soft shoes for baby’s first steps
“At 9 months, my son wanted to get up. It was winter, so I bought warm leather slippers, with zippers so he wouldn’t take them off. The leather sole allowed him to take good support. He now moves by pushing a cart and wants to take a walk. I chose her first shoes for her: closed sandals. Surprised to have his feet a little tight, he got used to it very quickly. ” Guillemette – Bourges (18)
When to change baby’s shoes and how to choose them correctly
Your child will never tell you that their shoes are too small and hurt their feet. So, between 1 and 2 years old, you are going to have to buy him new shoes every four or five months. Better to know it and plan it on a budget! Besides, always prefer quality over cheap. You have surely heard plenty of tips for “saving” like buying a size up to win a pair, because “his feet are growing so fast”. Fault ! It should never be too big, walking is not yet acquired for your little one. Learning with unsuitable shoes would not make it easier for him, he would risk taking bad support.
When it comes to size, use a pedimeter: remember to put your child upright because his non-muscular foot will easily gain a centimeter. Before you buy, make sure the bootie size is perfect, you should be able to put your index finger between its heel and the back of the shoe.
You don’t have a pedometer? Set Baby up, barefoot, on a large sheet of paper. Outline her feet, cut out the shape and compare it with the shoes.
How fast are baby’s feet growing?
Now that her first shoes are adopted, regularly check the growth of her feet. Your little one will change size quickly during his first two years. Remember to check from time to time for wear and deformation in order to always ensure optimal support. If his approach worries you, know that consulting a podiatrist before he is 4 years old is useless, because nothing is definitive and he evolves very quickly.
First shoes: the evolution of the baby’s size according to his age
- An infant wears a size 12 and there are shoes from size 16. For the little ones, we recommend choosing a size a good cm larger than that of the foot. Thus the toes do not overlap and the foot has plenty of room to spread out.
- At 18 months, boys’ feet are half of what they will do as adults. For girls, this comparison is made at 1 year old.
- Around 3-4 years, the adult gait is acquired.
- Baby’s shoe size changes every two months until he is 9 months old and then approximately every 4 months.
- From the age of 2, the foot gains 10 mm per year, or a size and a half.