Let Your Baby Take Her First Steps With Health
Don’t Be Too Early For The First Shoe
Parents can’t wait to buy their child their first pair of shoes, but they don’t need shoes until they can walk on their own. Therefore, it is better to buy shoes after the child starts walking. Children should not be put on shoes before they start walking. Even then, shoes can be kept just for walking outside, at least at first. It is enough for the baby to wear socks and booties while at home. Thus, both the normal growth of the feet, healthy muscle development and the development of the grasping abilities of the fingers are ensured. It is also important that shoes and socks are the right size.
Elegance should not be the priority of preference
The first point to consider when buying shoes for babies is not the elegance or the cuteness of the shoes, but the support of the baby’s orthopedic development and the protection of the yellowness of the feet. Generally, shoes with laces, a buckle or velcro should be preferred. Because this type of shoes keeps the heel in place and prevents the foot from slipping forward and injuring the toes.
If possible, the skin, as it allows air to circulate. Shoes made of natural materials such as cotton or canvas should be preferred. Plastic shoes make feet sweat and can rub and cause fungal infections. Shoes should be dressed with cotton socks, the soles of the shoes should be soft. Very hard and thick soles may prevent the baby from walking correctly.
If the Wrong Shoe Choice Is Made…
Commonly used plastic shoes, shoes that do not adequately grip the child’s feet can adversely affect the foot health of babies.
Falls of toddlers can cause different injuries. Therefore, the soles of the shoes should be neither slippery nor very grippy.
Hard, supportive shoes should not be preferred as they are not suitable for babies. They limit the mobility of the feet.
Most minor foot problems in children improve over time. However, if you still have concerns about your child’s foot structure, you should consult an orthopedist.
When your baby is at home, it is enough to wear socks and booties. Thus, both the normal growth of the feet, healthy muscle development and the development of the grasping abilities of the fingers are ensured.