| Your child's doctor will probably tell you that new | | | | their balance as is and they tend to try and run |
| walkers should not wear shoes. Feet develop best | | | | before they walk so make sure the bottoms are |
| when they are bare because it helps shape and | | | | safe and nonslip to prevent unneccessary accidents. |
| strengthen their little arches and ankles. Once your | | | | Good Size- Do not buy the shoes that are too big |
| toddler has been walking around for a few months | | | | because it will cause the baby to fall but their feet |
| and is comfortable with that new milestone you can | | | | will grow quickly so if they are small shoes to start |
| move on to big boy or big girl shoes. | | | | they will probably only get to wear them once or |
| When it is time for you to start shopping for shoes | | | | twice. |
| for your little one look for the following: | | | | When your baby is in the infant stage just laying |
| Flexible and soft soles- this helps your child walk | | | | around or sitting up please just keep them in socks |
| almost as if they were walking with bare feet. | | | | and booties. I know as a new parent it is very |
| Low cut- Do not put your child in high tops or hiking | | | | tempting to dress them up in adorable little shoes, |
| boots just yet. Shoes with high backs are hard on | | | | sandals etc but resist that temptation because it is |
| their developing ankles. | | | | not healthy for their feet. |
| Nonskid bottoms-Babies have a hard time keeping | | | | |