| Buying the right shoes for your child can often be a | | | | when they are stood up and always measure both |
| daunting task for any mother. Kids don't really | | | | feet. Kids feet are naturally larger than the other so |
| enjoy going shopping for shoes, but as they grow so | | | | always buy the larger size of the two. |
| quickly in the first few years of their lives, choosing | | | | |
| the right shoes is really important. | | | | What to look for to ensure the best fit. |
| We have put together a few tips for mums who are | | | | Kids toes should not be squashed when trying on |
| looking for some advice on buying shoes for their | | | | shoes, always leave about half an inch between the |
| kids: | | | | tip of the toes and the inner front of the shoe. |
| | | | | It can be tempting to buy shoes that are a little bit |
| When do you buy them new shoes? | | | | larger than the child's actual size to allow them to |
| Children, no matter how much attention they need, | | | | grow into them, but this is unadvisable. Shoes |
| may not always tell you when they need new | | | | should fit correctly and feel comfortable when they |
| shoes. It is really important to check your child's | | | | wear them and the heel should not flop off when |
| shoes on a regular basis, looking for any obvious | | | | they walk, nor be too tight. |
| tears or worn areas that may be making the shoes | | | | |
| unsafe or painful for the child to wear. | | | | Where is the best place to buy shoes? |
| | | | | Shoe shops that specifically sell childrens' shoes |
| What time should I take my kids shoe shopping? | | | | employ staff that are trained to fit footer designed |
| You probably haven't asked yourself this question | | | | with the child's comfort and safety in mind. They |
| when thinking about buying your child their next pair | | | | are also a good place to shop if your child doesn't like |
| of shoes, but the time of day can make quite a big | | | | shopping as much as you do! |
| difference to the size of their feet. Our feet swell | | | | |
| over the course of the day, childrens' feet swell | | | | My daughter wants some designer shoes, are these |
| more than adults, so to make sure you buy the right | | | | suitable? |
| size shoes take them shopping in the afternoon. | | | | Designer footwear has always been something for |
| | | | | adults, but with the rising popularity of designer |
| My child doesn't like having their feet measured which | | | | clothing for children, with brands such as Hugo Boss, |
| makes shoe shopping difficult. | | | | Diesel, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Quicksilver and |
| Always have your kids feet measured when buying | | | | Timberland all making clothing ranges purely for |
| shoes, no matter how much they might protest. | | | | children, I wouldn't be surprised if your kids want to |
| This is probably the most important any mother | | | | wear clothes like Zack Efron and Miley Cyrus. |
| should have when buying their kids shoes. | | | | As long as the child feels comfortable wearing the |
| Their shoes might be comfortable when standing in | | | | shoes and they are the right size, then buying |
| the shoe shop, but after a day or two of playing, | | | | designer shoes isn't a problem. If you have the right |
| the shoes may not seem quite as comfortable as | | | | budget to buy designer clothing for your child and |
| they did before. Always measure your child's feet | | | | you have followed our advice then go for it! |