The baby, especially the first year of his life, grows very quickly. The first coup from the back to the tummy, the first tooth, the first word, the first steps: the child develops rapidly and becomes smarter and more interesting every day. Naturally, every parent wants nothing to interfere with the development of the baby. To do this, mom and dad should be very serious about the choice of devices that help the baby develop correctly. Such things include, for example, the first shoes of a child.
Instructions
Step 1
For a toddler who has not yet taken his first steps, light booties or soft leather shoes are suitable. The main thing is that such first children's shoes should be made of natural materials and be sufficiently loose.
Step 2
For children who are already starting to walk on their own, the first shoes must be chosen very competently, taking into account the recommendations of experienced pediatric orthopedic doctors.
Step 3
When choosing the first children's shoes, you should pay attention to its manufacturer. Better to trust well-known brands. Russian, German and Scandinavian children's shoes are famous for their high quality and comfort. Models from other manufacturers are designed mainly for "western type" toddlers, whose feet are much narrower, and the rise is smaller.
Step 4
When choosing the first shoe for a child, you should pay attention to the configuration of the footprint. It should be anatomically shaped, with a profiled heel, with support for both arches of the child's foot.
Step 5
The first shoe for a child should be chosen with a dense, one-piece anatomically shaped sole. The sole should not be slippery, too flexible and heavy.
Step 6
The first shoe for a child must have a low heel (5-7mm). Thanks to the heel, the weight of the baby's body is distributed evenly over the entire area of the foot. A small heel helps the little one to maintain balance while moving. In addition, the presence of a heel on children's shoes has a beneficial effect on the child's posture. The ideal option for the location of the heel is its extension to the inner surface of the foot.
Step 7
When choosing the first shoe for a child, you should pay attention to the heel counter. It must be solid, dense and high. It is desirable to have a piping in the upper part of the heel counter. It is needed so that the shoes do not rub the baby's feet.
Step 8
The toe of the first children's shoes should be rounded or trapezoidal. It is under this condition that the baby will be able to freely wiggle his toes. It is not necessary to choose footwear "for growth" for a child. The distance from the thumb to the front edge of the shoe should not be more than 1.5 cm.
Step 9
The sides of the first children's shoes must be sufficiently thick and high.
Step 10
It is better to choose shoes with Velcro or laces for the baby. Only they allow you to achieve the best fit for the legs.
Step 11
In order not to be mistaken in choosing the first shoe for a child, it is better to take it with you in order to make sure right in the store that it is comfortable and of the correct size.
