Shoes for a toddler are one of the main topics of conversation among fresh-faced parents whose little ones are tentatively taking their first steps. Do you want to support your child's development and teach him to walk properly? It turns out that the most important thing is... not to interfere and, if possible, to prevent mistakes. Fitting the right first shoes will help. Find out what shoes to choose for the beginning.

The moment when a toddler takes his first steps is very touching. Parents proudly puff out their breast and rejoice together with their child. When this event occurs, caregivers begin to look for the first footwear. One that will provide little feet with the right conditions for development. It turns out that the choice of the first shoes for learning to walk is not so simple at all.

When to buy shoes for first steps?

A child who is just learning to take his first steps should do so barefoot. Direct contact between the foot and the ground is very important. Thanks to it, the toddler learns how to put his feet firmly and correctly on the ground and learns about new textures, which promotes the development of his sensory integration.In addition, the absence of shoes or even socks prevents slipping, so the child is more secure.

It is worth reaching for the first shoes, such as those offered by TupuTupu, when a child does not want, for example, to sit in a stroller during a walk and wants to walk independently. The right footwear will protect the delicate skin of the feet from cuts, abrasions and insect stings.

However, if you have the opportunity and are sure that the environment is safe, it is worth encouraging your toddler to walk barefoot - for example, on the grass and on the beach. It's a simple way to help promote proper foot development to stimulate muscles to work.

What should be the first shoes for a baby?

In our offer you will find many products that delight with their design. However, appearance is not everything. Good quality shoes should:

• Be made of natural materials, such as footwear from the Emele Roczki series. The best material is leather, which is gentle to children's skin and breathable. This prevents excessive sweating of the feet,
• Be soft and flexible so that it adapts well to the movement of the feet. The sole should not be hard so as not to interfere with the proper rolling of the leg in the shoe. Superfit shoes, for example, fit into these requirements,
• have the right size, so that the foot can sit comfortably inside and work while walking and running. Keep in mind that pressure on the toes caused by shoes that are too small, for example, can cause leg and ankle deformity.

Many parents put their younger children's shoes on after their older siblings. This is a mistake that can contribute to improper foot arches, even if the products are of a good brand, such as Geox. Children's shoes, especially the first ones, should be new and fit little feet as well as possible.

What to look for when choosing your first shoes?

When you're buying your toddler's first footwear, pay attention:

• The width of the noses - the child should be able to move his toes freely, such as in Primigi shoes,
• heel counter - it is best if it is slightly higher to keep the heel bone "in check" well and prevent slipping and twisting of the leg.

A good choice is footwear from brands that constantly work with child development specialists, such as Emele. Shoes that are properly shaped are the best investment in a child's health.

The little shoes on the toddler's feet are a delightful sight. Ensure that the footwear is well-fitted to the baby's feet and properly made, and surely the little one will begin to take his first steps with joy.