How To Select Baby Shoes For Girls?

When your baby starts taking his or her first steps, it is the right time to invest in supportive baby shoes for girls. A baby’s first shoes needs to have a non-skid sole, a substantial upper portion and flexible. These shoes must protect your baby’s feet from outdoor debris. Avoid purchasing open-toed sandals or anything with heels. These can interfere with your baby’s foot development.


The following tips will help you select the best baby shoes for girls:

#1 Shoe Material


When selecting shoes for your baby, opt for lightweight and breathable material. Some good options are cotton, canvas and soft leather. Avoid anything synthetic or hard as this doesn’t allow the foot to breathe. It can also hinder foot development.

#2 Bendable Soles

Your baby’s shoes must have a grip and be flexible. They cannot be stiff or smooth. Always opt for non-skid, rubber soles that have ridges as this provides good traction.

#3 Velcro or Laces


Both Velcro fasteners and laces are good options for baby shoes. Velcro fasteners make it quick and simple to get your baby’s shoes on and off. Shoes with laces enable you to snugly tie up your child’s shoes. They’re difficult to unravel if tied in double knots.

#4 Fit

It’s very important to ensure your child’s feet fit into their shoes. There should be a pinky space between the heel of the foot and the heel of the shoe. Similarly, there should be a thumb-sized space between the longest toe and the shoe front. Your baby must be able to wiggle their feet. If you’re purchasing shoes online, measure your child’s foot from big toe to heel and compare it to the size chart provided.

You can expect your baby’s foot to grow quickly, so be sure to check every month to ensure the shoes fit correctly.

#5 Squeeze the Shoes


Another way of assessing the fit of a shoe is by grabbing some of the shoe material on top of the baby’s foot (while the baby wears the shoes). If you are unable to do so, the shoes are tight.

#6 Assess Potential Problems

Unlike an adult’s shoes, baby shoes do not need “breaking in”.  Allow your toddler to wear their shoes indoors for some time. Then take them off and look for signs of irritation and redness. If your child’s feet are red, the shoes are probably too tight.

#7 Avoid Fancy Add-Ons

Shiny stones, metal embellishments, tassels and other decorative materials are not required for baby footwear. These can be potential choking and laceration hazards so it’s best to avoid them altogether.

Baby shoes are cute and tempt many parents to look for items that have embellishments and fancy construction. Avoid this as much as possible. Be practical in your approach.

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