| One of the most exciting times for new parents is | | | | small baby. They are often available in many |
| when they begin to prepare for the coming of their | | | | adult-looking styles, such as tennis shoes, cowboy |
| new bundle of joy. Outfitting the little guy with a | | | | boots or even men's work-style shoes. Reach out |
| new wardrobe, including baby booties and eventually | | | | and buy a pair, but realize that the baby may not be |
| baby shoes, can be quite a daunting and | | | | as happy with them as Mom is. Small babies often |
| time-consuming task, but a task most new parents | | | | have a problem keeping this style of shoe on their |
| love. | | | | feet. |
| If the new baby is lucky enough to have a grandma, | | | | This seems to happen because the shoe may be |
| auntie or doting neighbor who can crochet or knit, | | | | made of a firm material which won't conform to the |
| perhaps some handmade items will be coming his | | | | shape of that little foot. Of course, if the shoes stay |
| way. But if not, there are many exciting booties | | | | on until all the adults have admired them, they've |
| available in all the baby shops out there today. Baby | | | | probably served their purpose. Once your baby is up |
| booties should be warm, snugly, and of course, cute! | | | | and walking, a well-fitting pair of tennis shoes is |
| Look for ones with a top that will stay up when | | | | always a good choice. Don't go overboard and spend |
| baby kicks those tiny toes. A bootie that winds up at | | | | a fortune for them, however, as they won't fit long |
| the bottom of the bed instead of staying on those | | | | enough to be worn out. |
| wee feet obviously isn't doing its job. A top that can | | | | For special times, little girls always love a dressy flat, |
| be folded down into a cuff is also a good choice. | | | | preferably with straps to hold them on. Long ago, |
| If your baby happens to be a preemie or has just | | | | patent leather was what every well-dressed toddler |
| really tiny feet, finding a well-fitting bootie can | | | | wore. But times have changed and shoes covered in |
| sometimes be difficult. Don't forget to look at baby | | | | glitter or fake fur are all the rage today. For |
| socks as well as traditional booties as that may be a | | | | dressed-up little boys, an oxford should do the trick. |
| good alternative. Probably due to the cuteness | | | | This is a traditional shoe that is always in style. |
| factor, some moms have an urge to put shoes on a | | | | |