Tips For Buying Baby's First Shoes

Five Tips For Buying a First Pair of Shoes

March 10, 2009

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When It's Time For Shoes

When your babe takes his first consecutive steps, he is ready for a pair of shoes. Though it may be best for him to remain barefoot or in non-skid socks at home, it is time to move past the booties for outside play and provide him with flexible rubber soles to protect his sweet feet.

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When It's Time For Shoes

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4 Comments

schnappycat 4 years 10 weeks

Yep, macgirl. My son also wears a wide right now. I'm hoping it thins out a bit in the future. Hee. :)

macgirl 4 years 10 weeks

Schnappy we did the same thing with Stride Rite. I was a little shocked that they were like $50. Looks like my little guy has wide feet so most regular shoes are not fitting him at all. Looks like I'll be going back to Stride Rite soon as he is growing like a weed and almost out of these already. Anyone know who else sells wide baby shoes for less?

bluepuppybites 4 years 10 weeks

We had to find shoes that wouldn't cut into her feet cause they were so fat on top. They have thankfully slimmed down and I can buy her all sorts of shoes, but shoe buying for the first 2 years was a pain. The same with socks I couldn't put to tight of socks on her or they would cut into her.

schnappycat 4 years 11 weeks

I just bought my son his first "official" pair of walking shoes last week (previously he had worn shoes, but wasn't walking). I took him to Stride Rite for measurement and left with a cute-ish pair of first walkers. Now that I know his size, I can shop for cuter and cheaper pairs. :)