All children develop at their own pace and some don’t walk until they are older than 15 months! When they are - it’s important to ensure their feet are looked after to avoid long term damage and uncomfort.
Tight shoes, socks and even bedclothes can bend the soft bones in your child’s feet out of shape causing long term damage. They don’t need shoes until they are walking outdoors and even then shoes should be taken off indoors. Toddler feet grow fast - check them regularly as you may need the next shoe size within 6-8 weeks.
When buying shoes check:
- They fit - feet should be measured every time and shoes fitted to the largest foot
- There is growing space at the toe
- They stay on when the toddler walks or runs
- They are comfortable
- They are flat to support the feet
- They aren’t too heave
