Watching children grow day by day, it's time to buy toddler shoes for them. Different from adult shoe selection, for toddlers, when choosing toddler shoes, in addition to asking for comfort, you should also consider whether it is beneficial for them to walk. But how exactly should you choose toddler shoes? At what age can a child start wearing toddler shoes? These little science parents must remember it!
At what age can a child start wearing toddler shoes?
The time suitable for children to wear toddler shoes cannot be determined simply by the age of the month, but should be comprehensively judged in connection with the actual activities of the child.
When your child starts trying to stand on their own, it's time to consider getting them toddler shoes. However, it is not necessary to wear shoes when indoors, and it is recommended to walk barefoot to improve the grip of the feet and the sense of balance. However, if you go outdoors in a complex environment, it is recommended to wear foresteps with thin soles to simulate a "barefoot" toddler environment on the one hand, and protect their feet from injury on the other.
How to choose the right toddler shoes for your child?
Since a child's foot development is staged, it is also recommended to choose in stages when choosing toddler shoes.
The first stage is the beginning of toddler years (about 8-15 months), when the child begins to sit up, lie down, and begin to crawl around on his own, as well as try to stand up. This is the stage where your baby can start wearing toddler shoes, as mentioned in the above paragraph, so I will not repeat it.
In the second stage, children will begin to learn the correct walking posture (about 16 months to 3 years old), at this time, they need to prepare toddler shoes with easy bending of the forefoot to help complete the baby's starting movements and develop a good gait.
In the third stage, the child's pace will become more stable (about 2-4 years old), the amount of exercise will increase, and the desire to explore will also increase. At this time, it is necessary to prepare stable shoes with protective functions for them, which form a comprehensive protection for the forefoot, heel and arch of the foot, and reduce the chance of injury.
Don't give these shoes to your child.
1. Second-hand shoes.
The child's feet develop faster, and as the length of the foot changes, the shoes are changed with it. Some parents may think that these shoes have not been worn for months, and it is okay for other children to wear them. However, in fact, the worn shoes will retain the shape of the previous wearer's foot, and there is a certain amount of wear, which is potentially harmful to the child's feet.
2. It does not conform to the shape of the foot.
High heels, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, ......This kind of children's shoes are hyped on the Internet, but because there is no toe and heel, it is easy to get injured. In addition, the child's feet are not well fixed and supported, which can also affect foot development.
3. Shoes that are one size larger.
Some parents will buy shoes for their children to be one size older in order to save trouble, which is also not recommended. If the shoe size is not suitable, when the child wears walking or sports, it will not be conducive to the stability of the child's feet, and it is easy to rush forward, which will not only increase the possibility of wrestling and spraining, but also may cause wear and tear on the soles of the feet.
When choosing toddler shoes for your child, it's important to consider all aspects of your life. For example, the "BB Toddler 123" series of toddler shoes launched by Dr. Jiang Health Shoes are very suitable for children's toddlers. It is understood that its toddler shoes are designed according to the laws of infant foot development and gait, and are divided into three categories: baby pre-step shoes (suitable for about 8-15 months), toddler shoes (suitable for about 16 months -3 years old), and toddler steady shoes (suitable for about 2 years old -4 years old), suitable for children at all toddler stages.