Top Tips for Picking New Shoes for Children
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Kids Footwear - Top Tips for Picking New Shoes for Children
In today's world it is almost a fashion statement to have your baby toddler in shoes that match each outfit. In this article, The Good Foot Clinic passes along tips based on the most frequently asked questions about the fitting of kids shoes.
Always Measure
It is really important to measure a child's feet accurately before buying them every pair of shoes. That's because ill-fitting shoes can have a serious impact on your child's foot health for years to come.
Each Foot is Unique
Babies’ feet don’t have bones‚ just soft cartilage which can easily be pushed out of shape by badly fitting shoes. Even socks that are too tight can damage their feet at this delicate stage.
A foot has 26 bones, 19 muscles and over 100 ligaments‚ which can take up to eighteen years to harden to adult form. But even before they start walking‚ babies’ feet need protection and support‚ and at each stage of their development‚ they have different needs. Remember each child is unique and develops in their own time.
Top Tips for caring for little feet and shoes
- Never put your child in shoes that are too big or too small, and make sure that all footwear including trainers are properly fitted
- Don’t hand shoes down from one child to another - two pairs of feet are never the same shape
- Cut toenails straight across and not too short - don’t curve them‚ because this can encourage ingrowing toenails
- Get socks that fit - if they’re too tight they will cramp the foot and can even deform it in very young children and if they’re too big they can bunch up and cause blisters
- Choose shoes with natural linings such as leather and socks with a high natural fibre content to allow feet to breathe
- To keep shoes looking good‚ clean them regularly and apply a good quality polish to keep the leather soft and supple.
- Don’t dry wet shoes near direct heat - let them dry out naturally in a warm airy place. It might help to fill them with newspaper for a short time to absorb moisture and help them to keep their shape.
- Try to get shoes that are designed for the purpose your child will use them for, otherwise they may not offer the support or wear you’re expecting.
- Getting kids to use laces and buckles is an uphill struggle‚ but don’t let them force their feet in and out of shoes without unfastening them. Sometimes velcro fastenings can make life easier for everyone, and they make older children feel grown up because they are putting on their own shoes.
Tips provided by The Good Foot Shop, "Get your children’s feet off to the right start at the Good Foot Clinic...."
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