| The reality of my situation came to me when my | | | | * Comfort, comfort, comfort. I want the best shoes |
| babysitter turned to me and said: "I don't know if | | | | and I want them to be comfortable on my baby's |
| you realize that your daughter's shoes do not fit her | | | | feet. |
| anymore. And you need to buy special shoes for her | | | | * Fashion. I not only want comfortable shoes I want |
| because the ones you are getting hurt her feet". | | | | shoes that are fashionable. I don't want my baby to |
| Ok, I'm sure I'm not the only mom on this planet that | | | | look like she is wearing shoes that were her |
| has neglected the fact that her kids feet grow at an | | | | grandmothers! (let's leave those in the closet as a |
| astronomical rate, right? But, not only that, I felt | | | | keepsake!) |
| guilty for not understanding her needs and realizing | | | | * Materials. I want nice and good shoes made of nice |
| that, like her mother, my baby had wide feet and | | | | and good materials. Do I sound redundant? Maybe |
| that shoes that would be comfortable on her would | | | | that's because I really want nice and good shoes, not |
| be hard to find. | | | | the plastic stuff that will kill my daughter's feet. |
| Yes, I felt embarrassed and humbled. But, I also | | | | That being said, now instead of buying something at |
| realized that my busy schedule did not allow me to | | | | the department stores, I'm shopping more and more |
| pay attention to these "minor" details. And that is | | | | for designer kids shoes. These are the only ones that |
| why, now, I make sure to pay attention to my kids | | | | will give me what I need in a shoe. Yes, I do have to |
| and the rate that their feet grow. Not only that, I try | | | | pay a bit more for them, and that's ok. Buying the |
| to make sure I get shoes that will fit them perfectly | | | | right shoes for your children will allow them to have |
| and that they will be able to run, play and do | | | | what they need in a shoe. |
| whatever it is that they do; comfortably. | | | | There are so many brands out there: Wee Squeak, |
| I also realized that good shoes that are comfortable | | | | Angel Baby, Morgan and Millo, Pediped. So many to |
| are not available in your regular department store. | | | | choose from! Designer kids shoes to fit all styles and |
| Department stores are convenient, oh yeah they are. | | | | genders. I know that when I go online, I can shop |
| Especially for all us busy moms. But at the same | | | | around among the different styles and brands and |
| time, the fact that I bought the shoes when they | | | | find what I need. |
| were on sale at the department stores did not help | | | | Don't neglect your kids shoes any longer, buy lasting |
| my poor little girl's feet! | | | | nice quality designer kids shoes online and at |
| Now, when I'm shopping for shoes, there are a few | | | | boutiques! |
| things that I keep in mind: | | | | |