The choice of footwear for a child is a responsible and important process, since it is the quality and comfort of the footwear that determines how comfortable the child will be, who loves active and active games. Shoes for the baby should be as comfortable and ergonomic as possible, so as not to damage the development of ligaments and joints, so you should not save on children's shoes, and you should not pay attention only to its appearance.
Instructions
Step 1
The task of children's shoes is not to injure the feet of the baby and not cause problems with walking, which can manifest themselves in adulthood. From one year onwards, the child has the skill of walking with sufficient confidence, and especially high-quality shoes are needed to support this walking. It should protect the leg from damage, ventilate, anatomically follow the shape of the child's foot, be flexible and elastic.
Step 2
At home, let your baby run barefoot, and outside, start putting on boots that support the heel well and with a strong last.
Step 3
The heel of a child's shoe should not be higher than one centimeter. The small heel allows you to keep your foot in a raised position, protecting the heel from sharp impacts, and also contributes to a longer shoe life.
Step 4
Choose children's shoes with a toe wider than the heel - the toe of the shoe should not squeeze the child's toes, it should be spacious. A too narrow toe can deform the foot. The size of the shoes must exactly match the size of the child's feet, so that too small shoes do not interfere with the blood circulation of the foot, and too wide ones do not form calluses and scuffs.
Step 5
Sizing is easy - measure the length of your child's foot from the most prominent point of the heel to the tip of the longest toe. Take 1 millimeter as the unit of measurement. The distance from the tip of the thumb to the toe of the boot should be 1 cm.
Step 6
Do not buy shoes "for growth", and also do not buy shoes that fit too tightly on the child's foot.
Pay attention to the ties and fasteners of the shoes - they must be strong. Velcro, laces and straps should not come loose or come loose.
Step 7
It is best to purchase leather shoes for babies with adjustable fasteners, measuring the length of the baby's foot every three months, since the foot of a small child grows very quickly.
