Walking and shoes?

I know that it is better for baby to learn to walk without shoes, I believe, but everyone keeps telling me that my 11 month old son needs some good hard sole shoes. His father gets mad when I don%26#039;t put shoes on him. He bought some boots for him, but they are so bulky and they take 5 min. to put on. It has been winter, so he just wears socks and slippers when we go out. He is pulling up, but not yet walking, but should I buy shoes for him for going out? If so, what kind, soft, hard? I don%26#039;t likes those robezz, to me they are so ugly, no offense, but what should I do?





I do like the style of those converses, would that be good?

Walking and shoes?
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Reply:We have 3 and I never used shoes with any of them until they could walk. I don%26#039;t like robezz either. If you choose shoes any pair will do but they outgrow them so fast. Try a discount place like maybe payless and see if you like their styles.
Reply:We bought some converse for pictures and they have a hard sole, but so far they haven%26#039;t helped my son learn how to walk. Out of all of the pairs we bought him the nike tennis shoes seem to be most comfortable for him. They are very flexible and don%26#039;t seem to bother him. Any other shoe he tries to take off immediately. Stride rite are very soft, too, but very expensive. We lucked out and found some on sale for cheap.
Reply:You should NOT put shoes on a baby until at least 1 month after they have started walking on their own. If he is still only pulling himself up and not even walking yet, then he does not need shoes.





Putting shoes on a baby that hasn%26#039;t even found his feet yet, will only harm the feet not help them. It can hinder growth and development and actually delay the walking process.





I would only be wearing soft soled slippers or pre-walkers at this stage when he goes out to keep his feet warm. Then about a month after he has been walking on his own, take him to a proper shoe shop and have him fitted for a proper pair of shoes. Its amazing how many people put ill fitting shoes on their children but will wear proper shoes themselves.





Good luck.
Reply:Barefoot when home or with just socks for learning to walk. When you are going out put what ever you think is cute on. The days of wearing hard soled shoes completely contradicts the barefoot theory and it is outdated. You can put what ever you want on your baby. I put cute sneakers on my little guy and now that he is 3 he choose his boots or sneakers.





You are dressing him, you decide!
Reply:My 11 month old is just starting to figure out waking, and will cruise around everything, so we decided it was time to buy him a pair of shoes. We bought a pair of soft sole trainers, put them on him, but he wouldn%26#039;t stand up in them. He would go to pull up, then would realize that his feet weren%26#039;t quite normal and stop. We even tried holding him up to get him to stand, and he just stuck his legs out and refused.





It is best for babies to learn how to walk with out shoes since that gives them the best sense of balance and helps them learn to stand and walk properly. Shoes are only every necessary as a form of protection either from the cold or if they are going to be walking around outside or somewhere else that they would really need shoes. If his feet are staying warm and protected with what you are doing now then you should be fine. Soft sole shoes will probably be easier to get on and off as well as feel more natural for your baby. When he starts running around everywhere and especially outside he%26#039;ll need the protection of hard soles, but for now it isn%26#039;t needed.
Reply:For both of ours, no shoes until they were walking.


In the winter- their snowsuits have a covering- and shoes wouldn%26#039;t fit in there anyway.


I think Mystic has it best...follow the links.





Good luck!
Reply:I never put shoes on my kids before they could walk, with the exception of special occasions (holidays). I just put socks on them to go out. I don%26#039;t like the Robeez either, you are right they are ugly! It is better for their feet to be left alone until they are able to hold their balance and walk :)
Reply:They shouldn%26#039;t wear any hard-soled shoes for as long as possible! They make it harder to learn to walk but even when he%26#039;s learned to walk more confidently, it%26#039;s better for the development of his feet and arches when he is either barefoot or, when you don%26#039;t want to go that far, wearing soft-soled shoes only. There are other brands than Robeez, of course I hope you find some you like but truly healthy development of your son%26#039;s feet should be more important than looking good!





Ask your husband to check out the short excerpt below, as well as the longer link in the source.





From Udaya Bhaskara Rao and Benjamin Joseph. %26quot;The Influence of Footwear on the Prevalence of Flat Foot,%26quot; The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 74B(4), 1992, pp. 525-527.





%26quot; In Europe and America flat foot is a common reason for attendance at a children%26#039;s orthopaedic clinic, but in India children are seldom brought for treatment for flat foot. The few children who do attend with this complaint are from affluent urban families and they all wear shoes. In our clinic we have never seen a child from the farming community or from the family of a manual labourer who complained of flat foot.


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The high concentration of flat foot among six-year-old children who wore shoes as compared with those who did not, implies that the critical age for development of the arch is before six years.


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Our cross-sectional study suggests that shoe-wearing in early childhood is detrimental to the development of a normal or a high medial longitudinal arch. The susceptibility for flat foot among children who wear shoes is most evident if there is associated ligament laxity. We suggest that children should be encouraged to play unshod and that slippers and sandals are less harmful than closed-toe shoes.%26quot;
Reply:You need the softest sole possible that fits properly. Not all shoes fit all babies.











http://www.babycenter.ca/toddler/caringf...





A baby who’s just started walking takes 176 steps a minute!





Experts say that the longer a child is allowed to walk without shoes, the better as this will allow their feet to develop naturally. Certainly when your toddler starts learning to walk indoors, let her walk barefoot as long as the floor is clean and safe, as this allows the feet to develop and strengthen without restriction.





Once your baby can take a few steps confidently and may be walking outdoors on rough surfaces, protect her feet with early first shoes made of flexible, lightweight and natural materials, such as soft leather, with flexible soles and non-skid bottoms.





http://happyfeetz.com/category/how_to_ch...





Shoes are not corrective and the foot does not need support for normal activities. The foot requires mobility to function normally. It has been demonstrated that populations that are predominantly bare foot have better feet than those that wear shoes.





Children’s feet grow and develop rapidly. So choosing an appropriate child’s shoe is a very important task. While at home bare feet are fine.





http://www.footankle.com/pdf/Your_Chilre...





There is controversy regarding the appropriate shoes for children to wear as their feet grow and develop. Barring such problems as severe flat feet, or excessively flexible feet, it is perfectly appropriate to allow your child to be barefoot much of the time. Certainly while in the home environment, bare feet are fine. The goal of children wearing shoes is primarily to provide a protective covering for the foot. Once protected, the foot can develop into a healthy, functioning structure.





Shoe Recommendations Based on Age:


Crib Age: A loose fitting soft bootie


1—2 years: (toddlers) a flexible booty or shoe with a flat stable sole


2– 3 years: (running age) - a firmer yet still flexible bootie or shoe


3—4 years: a firmer shoe, bootie or possibly an athletic type of shoe.


4+ years: walking or athletic shoes are fine for this age group.





http://www.oxpod.nhs.uk/childrensfeet.as...





Footwear and Shoe Fitting





Children should not wear shoes at all until they can walk, so avoid pram shoes. For babies, avoid tightly wrapped blankets that prevent kicking and leg movement and avoid baby-grows (unless you cut the foot out).





Walking bare foot, where it is safe, is good for feet. Children’s feet are vulnerable to deformity from any ill-fitting footwear/hosiery until the bones are completely formed at about 18 years of age. Fitted socks made from natural materials are much better than stretch-fit socks.
Reply:I know that it is fine for a baby to learn to walk with shoes on... all of my children of walking-age did. Babies should wear shoes when they go out to protect their feet and keep them warm. I%26#039;d never take my baby out of the house without shoes on!





The best kind has soft sides with a rubber bottom that you can flex in your hands. Any brand will do as long as they are not overly heavy or bulky.
Reply:Don%26#039;t let other people tell you what kind of shoe to put on his feet. You are right, barefoot is best and I feel that slippers and socks sound just fine for going out. If you can find a soft-soled shoe for going out that would be good. http://www.platypaws.com/ these look cute
Reply:i suggest bare foot at home and socks only if you have carpet or you will find that he will be slipping over all the time.


I wouldn%26#039;t be putting heavy shoes on his feet until he is walking confidently because every time he lifts his foot it will throw him off balance and he will continue to fall over.


Go to your local department store and they will have a selection of baby shoes with soft soles. These are called pre-walkers and they will give your son a chance to get the feel for shoes without the heaviness. And they look just like kids shoes.


I have a pair for my 9 month old daughter.


she loves them and they are very cute.



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