How to choose children's boots and avoid falling into 4 misunderstandings

There are 4 misunderstandings that everyone should pay attention to. The first is that the bigger the children's boots, the better. The right size is required for children to walk normally, otherwise it will affect the child's bone development. The second is that the softer the sole, the better. If it is too soft, it will be easy to get tired when walking. There are 2 other misunderstandings. Let's learn about them in detail.

How to choose children's boots

Myth 1: Buy big shoes for your baby instead of small ones

The baby's feet grow 0.5 cm every 3 months before 16 months; 0.5 cm every 4 months from 6 to 24 months; the growth rate of the baby's feet gradually slows down after 3 years old. Mothers should not think that the baby can wear shoes for a longer period of time if they buy larger shoes.

Myth 2: The softer the sole, the better

If the sole is too soft, it will not only fail to effectively support the sole of the foot, but also easily cause fatigue in the baby's feet. Shoes with moderate hardness are the heaviest. The scientific bending part should be located at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the forefoot.

Myth 3: The softer the upper fabric, the better

When babies walk quickly, if the shoes are too soft, their feet cannot be properly supported, which can easily cause damage to the ankle joints and ligaments, and may also develop a bad walking posture. You should choose shoes with a stiff back and a foot-wrapped upper to reduce the space for the feet to move in the shoes.

Myth 4: Children’s shoes must also be trendy

Many parents like to pursue fashion when buying shoes for their babies. In fact, the most important thing is to look at the quality. When buying shoes for children, the appearance is not important, as long as the color is childlike and childlike. The key is to avoid problematic materials.

Children's Boots Selection Guide

1. Size: The shoes must fit the feet. You can first let your child put on the shoes and stand up, with the sole of the foot fully touching the ground and the toes against the front of the shoe. Then the parents can see if a finger can be inserted in the back. It is best to measure the size of the child's feet regularly to determine whether he needs to buy shoes.

2. Fabric: It is best to choose shoes made of soft sheepskin, followed by soft cowhide. It is best not to choose shoes made of plastic or synthetic leather. Because these shoes have poor ventilation, children will feel hot and humid when wearing them, which will damage their skin.

3. Upper: It is advisable to choose a softer upper, preferably one without any decorations, to prevent children from tripping when walking.

4. Upper: The material should be softer and higher than the ankle to protect the foot.

5. Soles: It is best to choose shoes with elastic and bendable soles, and the soles must not be too flat. It is best to choose shoes with a little heel so that the child will not lean backward when walking and balance the body.

6. Style: It is best to choose a looser style and avoid shoes with narrow toes.

7. Price: Based on your own economic level, the best one is the one that suits you.

Can babies wear snow boots?

1. If you must wear snow boots, try to reduce the wearing time as much as possible, such as wearing them on the way to kindergarten, and then change into other shoes when you get to kindergarten or indoors;

2. You can put an insole in the shoe that is low in the front and high in the back. It can not only achieve the shock-absorbing effect, but also prevent the baby's feet from moving around in the shoe.

How old can babies wear shoes?

When the baby starts to learn to stand, the mother should consider choosing a pair of suitable shoes for the baby. If the baby is under 1 year old, the mother does not need to put shoes on the baby. It is good for the baby to be barefoot most of the time, so it is best not to put shoes on the baby before learning to stand, because the baby's feet and bones are still developing at this time, and wearing shoes too early will hinder the baby's future walking posture.