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by: Shalu | last updated: May 18, 2009
Category: Activity: Walkers & Jumpers | Tags: baby footwear
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How to buy Baby Footwear The purpose of footwear is to protect baby feet from heat, cold, dirt and sharp object.  It is said“only a wearer knows where the shoe pinches.  Babies cannot tell you if the shoe is pinching. You have to take extra care when selecting footwear for your baby. Ordinary footwear should not be used for soft and delicate baby skin. Paediatricians recommend soft sole footwear for babies.  Consider following points when buying baby footwear.

 
Comfort – it the first point to be considered. Take the footwear in your hands and feel it, you will get a fair idea of comfort. Put them on your baby feet and observe his reactions.
 
Material – only good quality soft leather footwear is recommended for baby’s soft skin. Footwear must be free from any synthetic material, chemicals etc.
 
Light weight – choose only very light weight footwear. Baby loves to move freely and if the footwear are heavy they may restrict baby movement.
 
Breathable – footwear material should allow air to pass through. The design of footwear must assist flow of air so baby skin can breathe.
 
Skid resistant – footwear provide safety to baby. Even when the baby has not started walking prefer only skid resistant footwear.
 
Colour – only safe, non-toxic and environment friendly dye should be used to make footwear. Dark colours tend to bleed after washing.
 
Shape – footwear shape should not restrict any desired movement. Toes must have ample of space to wiggle.
 
Laces – prefer footwear without laces. Generally, babies start playing with laces. Some babies put laces in their mouth.
 
Size – be sure to buy footwear of correct size your baby. Many parents buy one size big, arguing that babies grow fast. Bigger size can be potentially harmful, especially when baby starts to walk.
 
As per Weather – select footwear that is as per the temperature and humidity. In cold weather choose closed type footwear that can provide warmth to child. In warm weather choose open type footwear.

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