| Children wear through and grow out of shoes so | | | | playtime shoes. If you are clear about your child's |
| quickly it seems like we are always shopping for kids | | | | shoe size or have measured them at home you can |
| shoes. Toddlers' feet can grow a whole size or more | | | | save a bundle at these discounters. However many |
| every three months and playtime takes its toll too. | | | | of these stores don't have all sizes, narrow or wide |
| Keeping an eye on your child's growing feet is | | | | shoes. But a child will always grow into them if you |
| essential. | | | | buy a size too big. If a heel is too wide but the rest |
| You may not know when it's time for a new pair of | | | | of the shoe fits, try heel pads (available at some |
| kids shoes unless your child complains of their shoes | | | | shoe shops and chemists). Although it may be difficult |
| or sneakers being uncomfortable or their feet feeling | | | | to resist you must wait until the shoes fit before |
| sore. It is a good idea to keep an eye on their feet | | | | they start wearing them. |
| to make sure there's no redness or rubbing, which | | | | Children's' shoes should have Velcro or laces, avoid |
| indicates the shoes have become too small. Look for | | | | backless, slip-on shoes and heels. Flat shoes are the |
| worn areas on the heel and toe area of the shoes, | | | | best for children. Look for leather shoes or canvas |
| split seems or toes bulging out of the shoes are all | | | | shoes which allow the child's foot to keep cool and |
| signs that a new pair of shoes is needed. | | | | breathe, avoiding blisters. The soles should be flexible |
| Shopping for kids shoes doesn't have to be as | | | | and sturdy enough to support the feet. |
| difficult as it sometimes maybe, especially now most | | | | Let your child choose a bright or favourite colour, |
| of us have the internet for online shopping at home. | | | | have fun with pictures and novelty shoes, these are |
| Shopping for girls, boys and babies shoes while sitting | | | | ideal for playtime and having fun. Find details of |
| in the comfort of your armchair is bliss compared to | | | | squeaky baby and toddler shoes at |
| battling with reluctant toddlers in a shoe shop on a | | | | Encourage your toddler to walk, run about and have |
| busy Saturday afternoon. | | | | fun with their first shoes try squeaky shoes, they |
| Here are some tips that will help you be certain that | | | | squeak like a rubber bath duck when the heel goes |
| your child's shoes fit properly. | | | | down, encouraging the child to walk properly (heel to |
| Measure your child's feet on a regular basis, with their | | | | toe) |
| socks on, from the tip of the big toe to the heel. | | | | Buy a pair of play shoes or trainers, which your child |
| Measure both feet and use the larger of the two | | | | can wear every day. This pair will take some rough |
| measurements, to select the size. Toddlers tend to | | | | and tumble, so look for quality or cheaper shoes that |
| curl their toes when you try to measure, so make | | | | can be replaced easily. Leather and canvas shoes will |
| sure their feet are flat. It maybe easier to stand | | | | always last longer than vinyl. Invest in Velcro |
| your child on a piece of paper and draw around their | | | | fasteners, but children will need to learn how to tie |
| feet first, then take the measurements from this. | | | | laces before going to school. |
| First shoes should measure ½ inch from the | | | | Canvas shoes and sandals are ideal for the summer |
| toes for proper movement and fit. | | | | months and holidays especially as they can be |
| If your child is not into shoe shopping, looking on the | | | | sponged down to keep them clean and canvas is |
| internet at various online shoe stores is ideal as there | | | | cooler than leather or plastic. |
| are many different sites to choose from. Head to | | | | Children's winter boots and shoes should be bought a |
| these internet sites for a great source of different | | | | size too big as woolly socks will take up the rest of |
| types and styles of children's' shoes some of which | | | | the room inside the boot. |
| will have limited wear, such as dress shoes and | | | | |