Dr Vikram Bedi

Pediatrics Medicine, Chandigarh, Chandigarh

When to Buy Baby’s First Shoes?

16 Sep, 2018 17:00

So, when do babies need shoes or when can you put shoes on a baby? If that is the question that may be popping in your head, then we suggest that you wait at least until the time your baby is ready to walk outdoors. When your baby is learning to walk, you must let him go barefoot. This is because going barefoot can help your baby gather coordination and balance his steps better. - *Should Pre-Walkers Wear Shoes?* If you are wondering whether babies should wear shoes while learning how to walk, the answer is that it’s not highly recommended for young babies. You may make them wear shoes to protect their feet from injury, but it may be better to let your baby roam about barefoot. So, what baby shoes are best when learning to walk? Well, it will be a good idea to make your baby wear soft-sole shoes, which may provide flexibility, comfort, and breathability to your baby’s feet. - Can Wearing Shoes Develop Strong Ankles in Babies?* There is no proof that states that wearing shoes may help your baby develop stronger ankles; in fact, their ankles are quite strong and sturdy and don’t really need support. However, shoes are great for providing protection to your baby’s feet from any kind of injury or from cold floors in the winter months. This doesn’t mean you strap on his shoes as soon as he starts walking around the house though; you wouldn’t make him wear mittens while he crawls around the house all the time, now would you! A young baby needs to feel the surface beneath him

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