Baby Shoes or Barefoot?

I have heard both ways, but my fiancee thinks it will help our son to walk if he%26#039;s wearing his flexible shoes. I always heard it%26#039;s better to have your child barefoot as much as possible. I know he%26#039;ll walk when he%26#039;s ready, and we%26#039;re not pushing him at all, but I%26#039;d like to know if shoes are better then him being barefoot?

Baby Shoes or Barefoot?
barefoot- absolutely.Barefoot allows thier feet to grow and function properly without restriction. Of course in public that is hard. I always put my daughter in Bobux they are fairly inexpensive and have the cutest designs. You can order online or find a retailer near you. www.bobuxusa.com. hope that helps!
Reply:My son goes barefoot...Ive heard and asked doctor if its better and she said yes until they are about 2 years old. Then they need support for the ankles.





When I do put shoes on him to go outside and play, he wears soft sole shoes like Robeez or sandals.
Reply:barefoot is best i think. my little son is just learning to walk, without shoes. once he.s mastered it i will put shoes on him only if we are going out. soon enough he.ll be wearing them everyday like us. and be saying ...{ cant wait to get these shoes off}.lol as i say at the end of each and evaday.lol
Reply:When you are at the house, then put socks on, if you have carpet then go barefoot, when you go out put shoes on, i did this with my son so he can get use to wearing shoes. And not being barefoot all the time.
Reply:Well for walking that won%26#039;t help at all lol, before they walk it is a good idea to skip wearing the shoes, but once he does start walking its a good idea to keep shoes on whenever you leave the house so he understands that when its time to leave shoes must be worn, otherwise he%26#039;ll never wear them!
Reply:I did both with my kids - they were usually barefoot in the house. Put shoes on when outside of the house, just for safety, but I don%26#039;t think it necessarilly makes a big difference. They are learning to balance - sometimes shoes could help, sometimes it%26#039;s easier for the baby to be able to move his toes freely. Shoes are a different surface to deal with. I think using shoes sometimes and bare feet sometimes is the way to go. I want to say all of mine took their first steps barefooted.


Hope that helps!
Reply:I vote for barefoot. However, I do put shoes on my youngest(8 1/2 months) sometimes to try to get him to keep his socks on. LOL I will only put him in Robeez(or something comparable) though. Then his feet are protected, but also have freedom to move.
Reply:Either barefoot or go get Stride-rite shoes. They are more expensive, but they support baby better.
Reply:barefoot :) im not exactly sure why except for learning to balance on their own feet and not the shoes, but i%26#039;ve always heard that barefoot is better :)
Reply:years ago people thought babies would not learn how to walk unless they wore those hard high top shoes. thankfully we don%26#039;t feel that way anymore as is obvious from the responses you are getting. your baby will learn to walk either way. you do however need to get him used to wearing shoes. our society frowns on walking around barefoot. shoes can also help to get babies to stand flat footed. they tend to stand on their toes when they are barefoot. take your cues from your son. if he is having difficulty barefooted then see how he does with his shoes on and vice versa.
Reply:Barefoot is better. Even in flexible shoes, your baby cannot feel the ground or grip it as well as he would barefoot. My daughter is usually barefoot still at 17months, unless shoes are absolutely necessary. Most babies prefer being barefoot anyway. It is ok for him to wear shoes occasionally though, it%26#039;s not going to hinder his walking any.
Reply:I used to work in pediatric orthopaedics and our dr%26#039;s suggested Robeez there are some knock off%26#039;s too, at target and bobux and such shoes, they are great my little one wore then and still does. and the plus of them besides of them being so darn cute they can%26#039;t get them off. Barefoot is fine too, but get him some soft soled shoes. Believe me when he starts walking you will be wishing he was still crawling or laying on the floor rolling around. LOL enjoy it is such a great time!!!!


P.S. you can also wash them too! nice feature
Reply:When he is inside the home barefoot is best. Shoes are mainly for fashion and to protect their feet outside.
Reply:Well i really don%26#039;t think it matters but I can tell you barefoot is more comfy
Reply:I have also heard that barefoot is better. Compromise and have him wear shoes when you are out and about, but keep them off at home.
Reply:Shoes they help with balance and support the baby ankles.. But you don%26#039;t have to use shoes till they are learning how to walk..
Reply:There are a lot of other issues. Being barefoot and being able to move their toes freely helps with balance and it%26#039;s also that flexiblity that developes the arch of the foot
Reply:Aside from the obvious they have to wear shoes if they are walking someplace unsafe for bare feet, it is always best to have bare feet. If it is just cold loose baby booties are best, even stretchy socks can put too much pressure on the feet.





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


A baby who%26#039;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%26#039;s shoe is a very important task. While at home bare feet are fine.





http://www.pediped.com/Home/Whypediped.a...


pediped™ footwear are designed to be ‘the next best thing to bare feet’





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.





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%26#039;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 have heard both, but I think barefoot would be the best. this way they can feel the ground under their feet and it gives them a more secure feeling.
Reply:it is better for your baby to be barefoot so they can learn balance, on thier own.
Reply:I worked in a daycare, and its def. best to have them wear shoes even if they are not walking. This prevents the legs from bowing which will be worse for them in the future!



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