How to choose your child’s shoes? The question is delicate especially if you ask it to your mother or mother-in-law who will have a theory, certainly of its time, but unfortunately little respectful of the physiology of your baby. Here are some criteria to take into account when fitting your little one.

The end of rigid shoes

Little by little, things are starting to change and that’s good for the little feet. For a very long time the specialists were convinced that the little one’s fragile ankle needed support. The same goes for his arch, which required a serious helping hand so that the foot does not stay flat …

As a result, stiff leather ankle boots, with thick, rigid soles and (too) firm arches have worn (and deformed) a large number of generations. The laces tightened the ankles and damaged the maleae. As heavy and stiff as ski boots, they caused many problems of the posture of the foot to the back while passing by the hips. 

Barefoot as much as possible

If your little one is just starting to take their first steps, don’t rush to your store! Most of the time, it is necessary to leave it barefoot so that his feet are really free to move. Barefoot, you can feel the ground and all the sensations of the nerves in the foot are transmitted directly to the brain. This allows the child to adapt, to understand the different materials and reliefs of the ground and to find his balance. 

Without shoes, the child will strengthen his ankles, strengthen his posture. Don’t worry about the arch of the foot: it forms naturally little by little. Before four years of age, the child’s foot is visually flat and this is normal, no need to go to a podiatrist. Do not crush it with a shoe with a firm arch.

Very flexible slippers or shoes

When you have to go out, the child is galloping in the park or the temperatures get cooler, opt for slippers in very soft full leather. Non-slip socks are also a great alternative. The flexibility of the liner allows the feet to swing from heel to toe and so not to walk like a robot!

As for the shoes, it is necessary to privilege the low models (without rod), adjustable with Velcro: the laces are also possible but be careful not to tighten the child’s foot too much. Choose its size and not a size above to make it last longer. Are you uncomfortable in oversized shoes? Baby neither! At last, it is necessary that the sole is flexible and solid but as thin as possible so he could feel the ground, grab his toes, with every step. These models are not very common in shoe stores, but on the Internet you will find what you are looking for.

Did you know ? Wearing Crocs would be bad for your health