The child's foot is formed before the age of four, and throughout this time it has to experience tremendous stress. Therefore, shoes for the baby must be chosen with great care. The poor quality of shoes and the inconvenience that it will deliver to the baby can cause a disease such as flat feet. In today's article, we will look at how to choose the right shoes for your child.
Baby's first shoe
Many mothers and fathers with affection choose the first booties for their child, believing that they are only an ornament of children's feet, and not full-fledged shoes. In fact, the booties should cover the ankles and ankles of the child, contributing to their physiological development.
In addition, booties prepare the baby's fragile feet for the future wearing of "real" shoes. Many parents also mistakenly believe that until the child learns to walk on their own, they do not need shoes. But the older the kid, the more difficult it will be to get used to real shoes. Therefore, you need to start with booties, and they should be worn every day, until the child takes his first steps.
Requirements for children's shoes
Shoes for a small child should be safe and comfortable. It should have a lightweight and flexible sole that does not impede the child's walking and does not interfere with freedom of movement. The material from which high-quality shoes are made should be as breathable as possible, capable of evaporating moisture. Therefore, pediatricians are advised to abandon synthetics, opting for genuine leather shoes.
Children's shoes should not sit close to the child's leg, otherwise the baby will perceive tight boots as something extremely uncomfortable and interfering with his physical activity. There should be a distance of at least a centimeter from the toes to the toes of the shoe.
It is great if the shoes are supplemented with anatomical insoles that prevent the development of flat feet and contribute to the correct formation of the foot.
Children's shoes should have a one-piece heel counter that reliably fixes the position of the foot. If the back is sewn from pieces of fabric or leather, it is better to refuse such shoes, the seams located on the inside of the shoes will rub the delicate skin of the child. It is advisable to choose shoes with a hard back, but at the same time it should be covered with soft fabric, in this case, sensitive skin will also avoid chafing.
When choosing children's shoes, one must not forget about the fasteners - it is important that they firmly hold the shoes on the child's foot. Velcro straps are an excellent option, which are very convenient to use and the baby can easily learn how to handle them.
Children's orthopedic shoes
Experts believe that almost all newborns are born with physiologically healthy legs, but in the process of forming feet, many babies acquire problems associated with them in the future. To prevent possible problems, special orthopedic footwear has been created for babies.
Most parents see orthopedic shoes as a treatment for problem legs. But in fact, it was created to prevent probable foot diseases and their incorrect formation. Orthopedic shoes have their advantages:
- the presence of an anatomical insole or instep support, which evenly distributes the load on the muscles of the feet and prevents their deformation;
- the presence of a hard and high back that securely fixes the child's leg;
- the presence of a special shoe that creates the necessary space in the shoe;
- the presence of a wide and lightweight non-slip sole that protects the child from falls;
- the presence of a heel, which prevents the leg from deviating back, which prevents flat feet.
Orthopedic shoes for a baby need to be purchased at specialized retail outlets, and in order not to make the wrong choice, it is better to give preference to popular manufacturers. High-quality orthopedic footwear meets hygienic and medical standards.
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