Choosing the correct size for your baby may not be as simple a task as it sounds. It is normal that doubts arise when buying them, especially because children grow very fast but we do not want them to be too big. To clear up all your doubts, today we are talking about everything you need to know about baby shoe sizes.
How to find the correct baby shoe size
Choosing the correct baby shoe size is very important. Shoes not only protect your feet, but also warm, protect and influence them when walking. To know the exact size that our children need, we have to measure your foot in centimeters, and thus we will avoid the different sizes of the different manufacturers.
To do this, we put his foot without socks on a sheet of paper and put his heel against a wall. The plant has to be straight. Once we have the measurement, we mark the height of the longest finger on the sheet. Then we measure that distance and we already have the exact measurement of our son's foot.
We must also take into account the type of footwear that we are going to buy. Open sandals are not the same as fat boots, which will also have a sock underneath. So that it does not squeeze or rub, take a size larger or see that there is half a centimeter between the toe and the front of the shoe. To find out, try on the shoe and put your foot in front of everything. In the back there should be a space for you to hold a finger. This way you also make sure that it will serve you longer, that you can move your fingers freely, that they do not have pain in the instep and that their skin does not develop badly.
We will also have to take into account the width of the baby's foot, since not all children have the same wide feet. To avoid tightening, opt for shoes that have flexible closures such as velcro, laces or buckles.
Measurement table
CENTRIMETERS SIZE
9,5 cms 16
10,5 cms 17
11 cms 18
11,5 cms 19
12,3 cms 20
13-13,7 cms 21-22
14,3-14,9 cms 23-24
Tips to keep in mind when buying shoes for babies
- Buy good quality shoes, to prevent them from causing damage.
- That are breathable. This will ensure that your feet are sufficiently ventilated. Especially for when they are very babies and still do not walk. You can choose materials such as wool, canvas, knit or fabric. Be careful with tarps as they tend to shrink when washed, so you will need more margin.
- The shoes they have to be comfortable. As beautiful as they are, if they are not comfortable for them it is useless, besides they will be uncomfortable and will try to remove them.
- When they start to walk is the stage where we have to be most careful when buying shoes. Make sure are neither too tight nor too loose, flexible, that hold your foot well but not tightly. That they are light, of quality and with a non-slip base.
- For those who already walk alone, we can choose shoes with thick, breathable soles and non-breathable soles.
- Keep an eye on their footwearas it will soon stop serving you. They grow so fast that many of the shoes they have will rarely wear them. Check them often to avoid that when we go to put the shoes on him they are too small.
- If the shoe is going to be worn without a sock, such as a sandal, we advise you to hydrate the shoe well inside to avoid chafing. You can do it yourself with hand cream to soften it.
- Choose shoes that adapt to the child's foot and not the other way around. That allow their correct development to avoid long-term problems.
Why remember ... choosing the right shoe and size is very important for your baby's development.