Shoes - what an effort!

Antoinette - posted on 05/10/2010

Tights/Stockings or the pants with feet in them are the only way I can keep my kids feet covered - yes even my son, I put them on under his jeans or trackpants. I agree with the not needing shoes, it's meant to be better for their co-ordination, balance and spine etc to be barefoot or as close to bare as possible. I like the Bobux babies shoes that are entirely soft leather without laces they're elasticated slip-ons (I'm in NZ don't know the names of other brands that make similar), the leather lets the feet breathe, bend and flex like normal whilst offering protection from stones and other grubbiness and they're much easier to wash than normal shoes. Some other ideas could be to pin/button/dome socks to the inside of the bottom of their pants, You'd think a baby clothes company would've cottoned on to this problem!!

Noreen - posted on 05/10/2010

Babies don't need shoes at this age! Even if they're walking. IT's better to learn to walk w/o shoes.

Marie - posted on 05/10/2010

Thanks Moms! I have thought about the soft soled shoes, but Xavier is already a size 5 and most of those sizes are regular type shoes. I don't think I'll be too worried for now. When I put him in his walker, I will put socks on at least so that he can get used to feeling something there and won't be able to pull them off. If I can find the Robeez in his size, I'll try that too. If anything, I can give them to the daycare for him to use there in the walker and bouncers. Again, thanks!!

Kellie - posted on 05/10/2010

Robeez...a lifesaver for us!

Erin - posted on 05/10/2010

I don't know where to get them or what they are called, but you might want to look for a soft soled baby shoe, I think they are commonly found in leather? Its supposed to be more like they are walking w/out shoes but would help keep their feet clean, because it is believed that children's feet need to not be in shoes while learning how to walk, that it is better for their foot development if they do this w/out shoes. You may want to try some of those and then maybe slip them on while he's sleeping and maybe he won't notice when he wakes up?

Betty - posted on 05/10/2010

Hi Marie,



I have the same issue sometimes, my daughter just doesn't like to be restricted, she doesn't like things on her head like hats, headbands etc (Will try to pull them off) and socks and shoes too. (She'll rub her feet together to get them off) Most of the time, I'm trying to pull her socks up or putting them back on. I don't put her in shoes a lot because I don't let her practice walking outside. Only inside.



I've even caught her once trying to pull her socks off with her teeth. (LoL, that was soooo cute and funny).



When she was first born, I couldn't get mits on her because she'll always manage to get them off so I still have couple pairs still with tags on them. (Never worn)



What you can do is make it seem like a game and say encouraging words.



For example, while I'm puttting her socks or shoes I'll say "Celia look so pretty, everyone is going to look at you today) and when I finish, I'll say "Tada... all finished. Celia is a good girl, look how pretty"



And she'll always smile and leave them alone till she notice them later (haha).



But I guess this is all part of been a mum is chasing after kids and try to get them to put clothes on. LoL.



As long as the socks and shoes are fitting him comfortably. You'll just have to try to see what works for your son.



Hope he'll be in socks and shoes soon :)