When your child is walking or almost walking, it is a good time to buy the first children’s shoes. But which one is best to buy? And what should you pay attention to?
When to buy children’s shoes?
Many parents buy children’s shoes when the child is far from walking, usually because it is too tempting to give up nice shoes. But in fact, this is a risky purchase, because there is a chance that your child will never fit the shoes. Your child may only walk when their feet are too big for the shoes they purchased. Or the shape of the foot does not fit the shoes. It is best to buy shoes when your child can already stand reasonably well and will probably not take long to take their first steps. To learn to walk properly, it is important that your child has good, sturdy shoes.
Which children’s shoes to buy?
There are children’s shoes in all colors, sizes, shapes and materials. Which one is best to buy is therefore not easy when you are in the store. It is therefore good to have already done some preliminary work. What type of child do you have? Is he a busy and active child or a very quiet child? Does your child like to play outside or inside? Does your child mess up food a lot or does he eat very neatly and controlled? Do you think you will often put your shoes on and take them off in one day? All these things are important for the choice of shoes. Depending on the preliminary work, you can, for example, search more specifically for shoes. An active outdoor child who needs to take off their shoes indoors should choose shoes that are easy to clean, easy to put on and take off (Velcro), are more water resistant, and so on.
Which size to buy?
A good shoe size is very important. If you do not purchase the right size shoes, your child may have problems with his or her feet. Shoes that are too tight or too large can also cause physical discomfort. So, for example, never buy shoes that are growing! Because your child usually cannot yet speak properly, he or she will not be able to indicate when the shoes do not fit properly. They can measure your foot size in a shoe store. Even if you want to buy shoes online, you can often use online size charts especially for children. You will then have to accurately measure your child’s feet at home. When you buy shoes online, you must be sure in advance that you can return the shoes. When the shoes are delivered to your home, you can first try them on and then decide whether they fit properly.
Love children’s shoes
Despite all good intentions, most children’s shoes wear out quickly due to playing, crawling, falling, messing around, and so on. To keep the shoes beautiful for longer, you can treat them with some shoe polish. It is also advisable to spray them after purchase with a special spray that protects the shoes against dirt and water. Make sure you always put the shoes on and take them off carefully. Always open the zipper completely and do not force it. When the weather is bad, it is better to wear rain boots or something similar. Also ensure that leather shoes do not dry out because they are left near the heater.
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