Baby's first shoes Arnaud Bayeux's Advice Some ‘firsts’ are more important than others, especially when it comes to our little ones; and baby’s first shoes are one of those ‘firsts’ worth doing right. We recently spoke with Arnaud Bayeux from Pom d’Api to clue us in on all the tips and tricks needed for baby’s first steps into footwear. From which style to when to start looking and how to correctly measure baby’s feet, Arnaud has all the answers to your baby shoe questions! WHAT TYPE OF SHOES DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR A BABY WHO IS NOT YET WALKING? None. Going barefoot is perfect! In fact, that’s the method used in most daycares to 80 help babies build muscle strength in their feet, without any limitations. You can also try slippers, but they need to be supple - ideally, in leather - and feel like baby is wearing nothing at all. It’s important to keep that sensation of being barefoot. Alsob, e careful if you have carpet or rugs at home. Some slippers have rubber soles that are too thin, which can be a potential slipping hazard for babies. WHEN SHOULD BABIES START WEARING THEIR FIRST SHOES? While your baby is still learning to crawl and support themselves on all fours, it’s best to how to balance and place pressure correctly leave them barefoot. Once they’re able to on the soles of their feet, foot by foot, and for stand and begin taking their first steps, that’sthis they first need soft-soled shoes. You also when you should start thinking of shoes! need to assure their shoes don’t get twisted or bunched up, which is why shoes with a higher WHAT IS THE VERY BEST STYLE top that support the malleous (the first bone in TO CHOOSE FOR A BABY’S FIRST PAIR the ankle) are so important. This is especially OF SHOES? necessary for bulkier little ones, so that they don’t hurt themselves. Babies don’t walk like adults. Learning to walk is a long process that takes many years Then, you need to make sure the shoe opens to get down pat. First, they need work out up wide enough for your baby to easily get their ediuG gnippohS