| When you welcome a new baby into your family, | | | | delicate feet. You should choose a shoe that is |
| there are many wonderful changes they'll | | | | breathable and light. Shoes constructed of canvas, |
| experience. As newborns, they will experience | | | | cloth, and leather are preferred and considered |
| exciting milestones like raising their head for the | | | | better for baby's feet. |
| first time. Over the next few months, you can | | | | The soles of baby walking shoes should be flexible |
| expect baby to go through many other big | | | | and gripping. You should be careful to avoid shoes |
| changes. Things like grasping toys and laughing are | | | | that are either too stiff to too slippery to allow |
| exciting things to witness. As baby approaches | | | | your toddler to walk easily. Shoes that are too |
| the first year, you'll want to prepare for her first | | | | stiff can actually hurt baby's feet and prevent the |
| steps. | | | | feet from growing normally. Shoes that are |
| Up until she starts walking, your toddler won't | | | | gripping enough can cause baby to fall down easily |
| need shoes. In fact, it is thought by most doctors | | | | and hurt herself. Making sure the right shoes are |
| that restrictive shoes can hinder the normal | | | | chosen can help your infant walk normally and |
| growth of baby's feet before they begin walking. | | | | well. When you take baby to try on shoes, you |
| When she starts to take her first steps, it's | | | | should let her stand and check for fit while she's |
| important to have the right support for her feet. | | | | standing. The laces should be long enough to |
| Choosing the right baby shoes is important to | | | | double knot to keep baby from tripping. Choosing |
| baby's development. There are many things to | | | | the right baby walking shoes for your new walker |
| consider that make a shoe good for baby's | | | | is and important milestone for your baby. |