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Teeny Shoes to Fill

July 2nd, 2009 @ 12:06
Written by Amy Jo Jones

j0175395At one year old, my little man is this close to walking.  He’s not there yet, but he can make it about half way across the living room, easily five or six steps at a time. (I really don’t know who is more proud; Him or me?)

With it being summer at the moment, I haven’t given much thought to shoes, but I know cooler days are not too far away and his days of going from the house to the car, to the store and to the playground with bare feet are just about over.

I’m a fan of Robeez pre-walkers and shoes. Not only for functionality but holy cow- the style! Here are some pointers from the Robeez website about choosing shoes for your little feet:

“The best shoe mimics bare feet, by supporting — not constricting tiny growing feet. From kicking to crawling and from cruising to walking, give your little one the very best start.

When you’re choosing shoes for their developing feet:

1. Make it soft. A softer sole that cushions, allows toes a better grip, helping balance and muscle growth.

2. Get fit. A shoe with elastic hugs the ankle with every step, staying snug and secure for a great fit.

3. Measure up. Little feet grow quickly, so measure regularly.

4. Be flexible. Shoes should not restrict proper bending of the joints. A soft flexible soled shoe allows the foot to flex with ease.

5. Go light. Help the new walker go light and stay upright by choosing a lightweight shoe without bulky padding and heavy soles.

6. Get wiggling. Promote movement and flexing of their growing feet with games like “This Little Piggy”. ”

Since it’s still awfully warm outside I opted to go for a pair of Crocs for the summer, basically just for protection when we are outside. I’ll be ordering some Robeez for the fall, for certain. The only question is which adorable style will be the one.


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