| Sometimes parents forget how quickly the feet of | | | | may be to buy the shoes lots bigger than the foot |
| their little ones grow. It's possible for them to grow a | | | | so the child can grow into them, but this isn't wise |
| whole size larger in just three months. Therefore, it's | | | | because it can cause your little one to walk oddly |
| important to keep having the foot measured so that | | | | and maybe even trip. |
| the proper size shoes can be bought at every stage. | | | | Always get the salesperson to measure your child's |
| You don't have to rush your child's feet into shoes | | | | foot when you go into the shop for new shoes. That |
| right away. Before they're walking, it's probably best | | | | way you're sure to always be buying the right size. |
| to have them in socks or soft slipper type shoes so | | | | And have the child walk a bit before you start out of |
| that their feet have lots of room to take shape and | | | | the store for home. This way you can see precisely |
| grow. It's also easier for them to get around this | | | | how well the shoe fits and whether he or she can |
| way. | | | | walk well. Luckily, these days parents are lucky that |
| But once they start to walk, it's time to take them | | | | children's shoes come with Velcro fasteners. |
| to a good children's shoe store. Sure, you can go into | | | | You won't have to keep lacing shoes; by the time |
| a department store and just pick up a cheap pair of | | | | they need this kind for school, they'll be able to tie |
| shoes, but you need to start them off knowing what | | | | their own. It is okay to buy rain boots a bit large |
| their size is. This is no place in your child's physical | | | | because sometimes you can only get them in the |
| development to cut corners. | | | | winter. So buy a pair that's a size or two larger than |
| The shoes should extend about a half inch from the | | | | the shoe and you can always put extra socks in |
| toes and fit closely around the heels. The inclination | | | | them to fill them out. |