When your baby starts walking, it’s time to buy your baby their first pair of shoes. Shoes are there to protect your baby’s feet from surfaces that might hurt his soft feet. There is no other reason for a baby to wear shoes. They will not help him to walk or stand. When buying a pair of shoes for your baby, it is important to know what kind of shoe a baby should wear when starting to walk.

Many people make use of hand-me-downs, there is nothing wrong with this, except in the case of shoes. Shoes mold to a baby’s foot as he wears them. If they are then used by another baby, they will not fit his foot properly. When purchasing your baby’s shoes, make sure that they are a good fit. There should be about half an inch of room in front of the toes. Your baby could fall if the shoes are too big. If the shoes are too small, they could cramp your baby’s growing feet. The soles of the shoes should be flexible, making them easy to bend. Your baby does not need high topped shoes to support his ankles. Look for shoes with a non-slip sole. Shoes that are made from a breathable material like canvas are also better to keep you baby’s feet cool and comfortable.


If you opt for a pair of shoes with laces, you may find that you need to re-tie the laces many times a day. For this reason, you may want to choose a pair of shoes with Velcro. It will be easier for your baby to learn how to remove shoes with Velcro compared to removing shoes with laces. Another option is to purchase a slip-on shoe. If you do go for this option, make sure the shoe is easy to slip on, but also that it will not fall off when your baby walks.

The best time to take your baby shopping for shoes is later in the day. This is because your baby’s feet can swell during the day just like adults’ feet can. This will ensure that the shoes will not be too small for your baby. Choose to go shopping when your baby has woken up from a nap. A tired baby might be a handful when you are getting them to try on shoes!

There is no need to buy very expensive shoes for your baby. A baby’s feet grow quickly and you could be replacing them every six to eight weeks. What the shoes look like should not be your main concern. A shoe that is cute, but not comfortable and practical can be bad for your baby’s feet. Make sure when purchasing shoes for your baby that you choose ones that are comfortable and best for baby.