Are you completing a nursery or kindergarten layette for your little one? You can't forget about comfortable and soft slippers that will keep your little one safe while playing with other children. Good quality shoes of this type will also work well for walking around the house. Wondering what to follow when choosing slippers for a toddler? Don't know what to pay attention to? Find out how to choose good home shoes.

One of the most important criteria parents use when choosing slippers for their children is their appearance. Not surprisingly. Shoes for walking around the house, nursery or kindergarten must appeal to toddlers so that they will willingly wear them. However, this is not all that should be kept in mind when buying such shoes.

What kind of slippers are healthy?

You certainly want your child to develop harmoniously. In order for this to happen, you need to take care of the foundation - the feet. How the toddler puts them on the ground determines his posture and, consequently, the development of his muscles and the condition of his joints.

Learning to walk is best started barefoot. Putting bare feet on the floor is great for stimulating the sense of touch and is a great way for a child to learn to walk carefully. However, it's not always or everywhere that you can go barefoot. For such occasions you need good quality toddler slippers. Footwear for walking around the house, kindergarten or nursery is distinguished by the fact that it is:

• soft - in slippers the child spends up to several hours a day, so they must not be stiff and restrict the movement of the muscles of the foot. Soft shoes are a guarantee of free play, without pain and painful abrasions. Moreover, the foot in such footwear can move naturally, so nothing will interfere with its development,
• Fitted to the child's foot - it happens that parents buy slippers that are too big so that they can serve the toddler longer. This is a mistake that can cost a lot. Walking in shoes that are too big is a simple way to gait defects and, consequently, incorrect posture. Make sure that the footwear you choose is the size of your child's foot. In addition, pay attention not only to the length of the insole, but also to the width and height of the slippers. Slippers should adhere to the foot and must not fall off when walking or squatting. A good choice are models equipped with an adjustable clasp, which allows you to adjust the shoe to the toddler's foot,
• easy to put on and take off - the child should be able to take off or put on the shoes whenever he or she feels like it. So that he doesn't have to ask an adult for help each time, make sure that the slippers you choose are easy to put on. Do away with slippers with laces, which the toddler won't tie himself. Instead, choose slip-on shoes, Velcro fasteners or flip-flops,
• lightweight - if the child cannot go barefoot, it is worth ensuring that the footwear chosen for home, nursery or kindergarten is as light as possible. This will make your child forget that he has slippers on his feet, allowing him to play without unnecessary restrictions. This is especially important for highly sensitive toddlers, who don't like anything pressing on their feet and inhibiting their movement,
• made of high-quality, natural materials - slippers are often put on bare feet. So that the skin of the feet does not sweat, and the child feels comfortable throughout the wearing of shoes, choose a model made of breathable materials. Shoes made of cotton and rubber and having a leather insole will work best. These materials do not store sweat, so the slippers dry quickly and smell nice throughout use.

Healthy slippers for home, nursery and kindergarten allow the child to roll the foot naturally, do not put pressure on the toes or deform when walking or running.

How to choose good slippers for a nursery or kindergarten?

Tupu Tupu's assortment includes a variety of slippers for girls and boys, which are perfect for both home and nursery and kindergarten settings. However, you need to choose ones that are suitable for your child. Wondering how to do this?

Start by properly measuring your toddler's foot. To do this, reach for a pencil and a piece of paper, and ask your little one to stand on it. Later outline her foot, holding the pencil perpendicular to the sheet of paper, and measure its length from the foot to the end of the longest toe. Compare the result obtained with the size chart, which is available on our website. Do not forget that the slippers should be about 5-8 mm longer! With a little slack, your feet will be able to move freely, and the shoes will serve a little longer.

In addition, also pay attention to the type of fastening. In our offer you will find slippers fastened with Velcro and buckles. Thanks to them you can easily adjust the width of the shoes to your foot, which will prevent them from falling off the foot when running or squatting. You can also bet on slippers with an elastic band on the heel or at the tongue. Elastic elements make the shoes fit your feet and help keep the slippers on, plus they make it easy to put the shoes on and take them off.

It is also worth checking the type of sole. It is best if it is made of a non-slip material, such as rubber. Thanks to it, the child will not slip in the bathroom or hallway and will be more safe when playing or performing hygienic activities. You can also choose slippers for boys and girls, the sole of which is made of soft suede with rubber elements. In such shoes the toes will be able to work properly all the time, and at the same time the toddler will not slip on a flat surface.

Remember that good quality slippers for kindergarten, nursery and home is an investment in your child's health. Therefore, do not wait, just complete your little one's closet with the right walking shoes today!