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Gwen Stefani

Zuma Rossdale Gets His Birthday Squeak On

Zuma Rossdale's a mini music man!

Zuma Rossdale's a mini music man! To celebrate the child's first birthday, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale put together a homemade soiree, complete with burgers on the backyard grill. When it came to gifts, the lil rocker's dad said he was expecting some toys and special shoes. Gavin said:

There will probably be a lot of little trucks as presents. And squeaky shoes. Zuma likes squeaky shoes. We just took him to get a pair the other day. He likes when they go "squeak, squeak, squeak."

Squeaky shoes encourage kiddos to get and keep moving in order to make their own music. They also help parents keep track of wandering tots who try to make a quick getaway. While some moms and dads find the noise-making footwear to be a bit too much, it's no surprise that a rock-n-roll-infused home would welcome them. Check out some of our favorite squeakers below.

Toddler

Pipsqueaks: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

The first time I saw these wee walkers called Pipsqueaks, I drooled over them.

The first time I saw these wee walkers called Pipsqueaks, I drooled over them. Designed for fashion conscious mothers and children, these shoes are easy on the eyes. The ears, however, may not be so fond of them. A motivational tool for youngsters still prone to crawling, the sound generators can be a fun trick for new walkers as the footwear has built in squeakers. Your tot will literally squack as he walks. Sounds like fun for a few minutes but then I think my nerves would start to unravel. The larger sizes are available without the noise. What's your opinion of these shoes?