A child’s foot is formed before the age of four, and throughout this time she has to experience tremendous stress. Therefore, shoes for the baby must be chosen with particular care. Factors such as the child’s gait, the formation of his spine, blood circulation in the legs, etc. depend on the selection of suitable shoes. The low quality of the shoes and the inconvenience that it will bring to the baby can cause a disease such as flat feet. In today's article, we will consider how to choose the right shoes for a child.
Baby's first shoes
Many mothers and fathers with emotion choose the first booties for their child, believing that they are only decoration of children's legs, and not full shoes. In fact, booties should cover the ankles and ankles of the child, contributing to their physiological development.
In addition, booties prepare the baby’s fragile legs for the future wearing of “real” shoes. Many parents also mistakenly believe that until the child learns to walk independently, he does not need shoes. But the older the baby, the more difficult it will be to get used to real shoes. Therefore, you need to start with booties, and they should be worn daily, until the child will take its first steps.
Requirements for children's shoes
Shoes for a small child should be safe and comfortable. She should have a light and flexible sole that does not impede the child's walking and does not interfere with freedom of movement. The material from which high-quality shoes are made should be as breathable as possible, able to evaporate moisture. Therefore, pediatricians advise to abandon synthetics, opting for shoes made of genuine leather.
Children's shoes should not sit close to the child’s leg, otherwise the baby will perceive close shoes as something extremely uncomfortable and interfering with his motor activity. From the fingers to the toe of the shoe should be a distance of not less than a centimeter.
It is great if the shoes are complemented by anatomical insoles that prevent the development of flat feet and contribute to the proper formation of the foot.
Children's shoes should have a one-piece back that reliably fixes the position of the leg. If the back is sewn from pieces of fabric or leather - it is better to refuse such shoes, the seams located on the inside of the shoes will rub the baby’s delicate skin. It is advisable to choose shoes with a hard back, but at the same time it should be covered with soft cloth, in this case sensitive skin will also avoid rubbing.
When choosing children's shoes, you must not forget about the fasteners - it is important that they hold the shoes firmly on the child’s foot. Velcro is an excellent option, which is very convenient to use and the baby will easily learn how to deal with them.
Children's orthopedic shoes
Experts believe that almost all newborns are born with physiologically healthy legs, however, in the process of forming the feet, many babies acquire problems associated with them in the future. To prevent possible problems created special shoes for kids - orthopedic.
Most parents see orthopedic shoes as a method of treating problematic legs. But in fact, it was created to prevent probable diseases of the feet and their incorrect formation. Orthopedic shoes have their advantages:
- the presence of an anatomical insole or instep, which evenly distribute the load on the muscles of the feet and prevent their deformation;
- the presence of a hard and high back that securely fixes the children's leg;
- the presence of a special pad that creates the necessary space in the shoe;
- the presence of a wide and light non-slip sole that protects the child from falls;
- the presence of a heel that prevents the leg from tilting back, which helps prevent flat feet.
Orthopedic shoes for the baby need to be purchased at specialized outlets, and in order not to make a mistake with the choice, it is better to give preference to popular manufacturers. Quality orthopedic shoes comply with hygiene and medical standards.
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Shoes play an important role in the formation of the foot of a small child, so this issue must be approached very seriously. The article is very good and the advice in it is correct.
I believe that it is very important to wear shoes for a baby from the first days of life. The legs are formed correctly, and in his future life no problems will appear and the leg will develop in accordance with its age!
The quality of shoes is especially important for a small child! I try to buy my son in Borsellino - here you can be sure that you will not run into a fake. And the quality of the skin speaks for itself - after all, Italians know a lot about this. The only thing is that it is better to go with the child to try on, otherwise it is difficult to get into the right size, but this is always the case.
I support the unsubscribing above, it’s better not to save on the child’s health and try to take quality things. We, too, began to take our daughter’s shoes in Borsellino, so even there it feels to the touch what has been done efficiently and in compliance with orthopedic norms. But about the fitting - I do not agree at all, you can order several sizes home, calmly try on yourself and leave the one you need.
Thanks for the helpful article. I agree that it’s best not to save on the health of the child, but sometimes, and especially during the crisis, I still want the price and quality to combine.I try to choose not only stylish shoes, but I also draw attention to the fact that it was made of high-quality materials, so that the sole follows the natural movement of the foot, so that the finger has enough space and it is advisable to wear it as long as possible. Kumi’s shoes are now at her daughter’s school, and I like her.
My daughter brought shoes to Kumi brand for the first time from the Crimea, she said she liked the shoes, and decided to buy it as a gift. The shoes really turned out to be of high quality and made of natural material, and the orthopedic insole just right, so that the leg formed and the gait formed. Since then I have been buying only these shoes.
And I buy shoes for the company Skratti for my kids, I really liked it both in quality and price, it meets all the requirements, it is especially important that the sole bends and there is an anatomical insole with instep support. I want my girls' legs to form correctly and not spoil the gait. I completely agree with the author of the article!
I bought scrattie for my baby at the first steps, everything was just as it was written in the article, it corresponded to a hard back, a small heel, a wide toe, and most importantly genuine leather shoes and soft ones. We take this brand to this day and do not even want anything else.
Any shoes deform children's legs, and such shoes - doubly. Barefoot is the key to health. “Experts believe that almost all newborns are born with physiologically healthy legs, however, in the process of forming the feet, many babies acquire problems associated with them in the future.” Well, of course. In the process of forming the legs “suddenly” something went wrong and they formed incorrectly. Oh well. For children who walk barefoot, for some reason, everything is formed correctly. The shoes we wear are to blame. Tight shoes, deforming fragile legs.
Of course, the best thing for legs is to walk barefoot. But it’s just not on the flat surface of the floor, but on the sand, grass, pebbles! In addition, cold weather is characteristic of our latitudes for most of the year. So, we and our children need both demi-season and winter, and summer shoes. Botika for children must meet all standards. Shoes made from natural materials are often expensive, although there are factories with more affordable prices. The shoes of these companies are cheaper because the brand is not yet promoted. It’s no secret that we often pay for a brand. Go to the website of the wholesale supplier of children's shoes, and compare prices. So you can decide on the model of shoes you are interested in.