1, -6 months
Considering that the baby's metabolism is very strong, little feet are particularly prone to sweating, so sweat-absorbent and breathable cotton socks are the first choice!
Whether the baby is learning to walk or stand, the soles of his feet will inevitably contact the ground, which requires the socks to have good anti-skid performance. This way, the baby will not fall easily.
if you are active on the crawling mat most of the time, ordinary cotton socks are enough. If the baby often touches the uneven road surface, it is recommended to buy socks with non-slip soles, which are both non-slip and warm.
(1) wool shoes
An ingenious mother can try to knit a pair of wool shoes for her baby. Take down the old sweater, reuse it, or buy a new sweater.
or go directly to the maternal and infant store to buy a pair of woolen shoes. Wool shoes are especially suitable for lively and active babies and are worn in spring and autumn. Its upper is soft, breathable, comfortable and skin-friendly, and the price is very close to the people.
(2) Foot protectors
It is a good choice to put foot protectors on your baby in winter or when you go out in cold weather. Foot protectors are somewhat similar to socks with non-slip soles, but their warmth and protection are much better than socks.
Foot protectors have already taken the shape of toddler shoes, with special soles, which are soft and comfortable, and have good warmth and shock absorption effects. They are essential artifacts for babies to learn to stand and learn to learn early toddlers.
2, 7-12 months
When the baby starts to learn to climb, stand and spin, that is, when the baby needs to support his body weight with his feet, it is very important to wear a pair of suitable shoes for the baby. In order to make the feet develop normally, make the joints of the feet press evenly and protect the arch of the feet, we should wear hard-soled cloth shoes for them, and pay attention to the following aspects when selecting them;
(1) Choose shoes according to the baby's foot type, that is, the size, thinness and instep height of the shoes, and the shoes are slightly wider than the baby's feet;
(2) The vamp should be soft and breathable.
(3) Soft-soled cloth shoes should be used as soles, but they should have a certain hardness, and should not be too soft. It is best that the front 1/3 of the shoes can be bent, and the back 2/3 is slightly hard and not easy to bend;
(4) The heel should be slightly higher than the arch to adapt to the natural posture;
(5) The sole should be wide and divided into left and right sides;
(6) The baby's bones are soft and immature, the upper should be slightly higher, and the back should be close to the foot, so that the ankle should not swing from side to side;
(7) The baby's feet develop rapidly, with an average growth of 1 mm per month. When buying shoes, the size should be slightly larger. But it must not be too big, and it is also important to replace new shoes in time.
3, 1-3 years old
Generally, children's sports shoes are better. These shoes are looser, softer in texture, and do not rub or pinch their feet, which is beneficial to the normal growth of children's feet. You can also wear cloth shoes, sneakers and soft leather shoes.
4, 3-5 years old
Children between 3 and 5 years old develop rapidly, and good shoes can play a good role in the development of baby's feet.
when buying shoes, it is suggested that the ankle should be the first concern, and the material should be soft and can play a certain role in supporting and fixing. For the sole, the heel should not be too high, and the arc at the arch should be gentle. And shoes must be light. It is not recommended to buy travel shoes. Like a shell, they are too heavy, and the bad shoe shape will also affect the child's foot shape.
according to adult's standards, walking shoes are the best. You can buy walking shoes for children like those in the mall.
When it is warm, it is also a good choice for children to wear canvas sneakers.
5, 6-9 years old
Babies of this age walk steadily, and parents will cultivate some exercises according to their children's preferences, which is ok. So can children of this age wear roller skates? I suggest that you don't buy this kind of shoes. The wrapping is not good. Children's ankles are easy to be abraded. The material is not good. Good shoes are soft and children's bodies are too hard, which will affect the development of their feet and will be deformed. The bearing of children's shoes is -5 or -7. In fact, it means that the average child slides hard, not to mention that it is not fast, and it may discourage him. The wear resistance of wheels is not good. It is recommended to go to a professional roller skate store to buy it. Of course, the price may be a little more expensive. It is recommended to buy shoes above 5. Although it is a little expensive, you can buy two bottles of cosmetics less for the happy growth of children.
6, 1-15 years old
Boys and girls aged 1-15 years old begin to enter adolescence. Although the length of foot bones is close to that of adults and basically stops growing, bone ossification and joint development continue and are still in a fragile growth period. Any neglect may give up all previous efforts and cause foot diseases.
At this time, with the rapid increase of weight and exercise, the foot has brought more pressure, so it is necessary to exercise to form strong foot muscles and strengthen the protection of calcaneus. Therefore, the shock absorption, moisture absorption and perspiration of shoes are the key to choosing shoes at this stage.
At present, teenagers in cities in China generally wear sports shoes and travel shoes, which have good shock absorption and good protective effect on calcaneus, but the air permeability is not good. If sweaty feet are covered in shoes for a day, their feet will be weak and their arches will be slack. Pay attention to the material of shoes when choosing sports shoes. Try not to choose airtight synthetic leather and plastic uppers. The insole has good hygroscopicity, and the contact surface with feet is preferably made of natural leather or pure cotton cloth.
Cloth sneakers have no heels, which have poor protection on ankles and heels, and are easy to cause sprained ankles, calcaneal swelling and pain, etc.
relatively safe are elastic soles, comfortable and breathable soft oxfords, with a heel of about 2mm, round mouth, T-shaped and other styles that are very suitable for girls, and plain-head lacing, hood lacing and other styles are very suitable for boys and girls. Although sheepskin has good air permeability and light weight, its strength is poor, which is not economical for active children.
Even if the feet are the same size as adults, try not to wear special and obvious adult shoes, especially for girls, and don't involve styles such as pointed toes, high heels and thick soles.
Don't choose leather shoes with imitation leather soles. Although these soles are beautiful, they are hard, slippery and heavy, and are not suitable for children.
Children who wear sports shoes (sneakers) to school can bring a pair of clean socks if they do a lot of exercise in the morning, which can make their feet more comfortable.
Pay attention to controlling the child's weight. Obesity will cause greater pressure on the feet, causing flat feet or deformity.
2. Precautions for wearing shoes for babies
1, -6 months
Too immature and need to be cared for
Precautions
Infants are flat-footed because of too much fat on the soles of their feet, and gradually form an arch with their children starting to walk. Moreover, the ligaments near the calf (ankle) joints of infants and young children are loose, so they cannot be overstretched or loaded.
Points for choosing shoes-Comfortable and warm
Infants aged -6 months have not started to learn to walk, so they don't need real shoes, only need to keep warm, breathe freely and not bind their feet. You can also wear warm and wide socks without shoes to keep your feet warm.
The whole shoe is soft without any rigid support, and the upper should be elastic to keep the shape of the baby's foot. You can choose "baby shoes" whose uppers and soles are all made of soft materials, which can be made of cloth, plush, wool, soft sheepskin, etc. This kind of shoes is called pre-walking shoes.
2, 7-12 months
Safety comes first in the toddler stage
Precautions
Children who crawl and learn to walk have poor coordination and stability, and their feet are lifted high and landed heavily, and their toes touch the ground first, and their steps are small and stumbling. At this time, it is necessary to seriously prepare the first pair of real shoes for children-toddler shoes.
the key points of choosing shoes are that they hold the feet and are soft.
For toddler shoes, you should choose shoes with high upper and deep shoe face, so that the shoes hold the feet and are not easy to fall off. Shallow-faced shoes or low-cut shoes seem to be easier to get on the feet, but the heel of the small feet is narrow, so it is not easy to hang the shoes and it is not safe enough.
the shoes should be light and soft, the soles should be about 5mm thick, soft and elastic, and the uppers should be soft.
Insoles should not be too soft. They should give the soles a feeling of grip, exercise the muscles of the feet and stimulate the nerve development of the soles. Cotton cloth or suede leather will do, so as to keep the soles comfortable.
Children spend a lot of energy learning to walk every day when they are toddlers, so they should choose light-weight shoes. Also keep the inside of shoes dry and comfortable, and avoid wearing shoes made of airtight synthetic materials.
3, 1-3 years old
Prevention of physiological O-legs
Precautions
Before the age of 2, babies have so-called physiological O-legs due to the external rotation of the gravity line of their lower limbs, and most of them will be corrected automatically, but parents should not be careless. They should always observe whether their children walk abnormally, because they will become splayed feet if they are not careful.
The key points of choosing shoes are soft and non-slip.
By the age of 2, children can walk smoothly and stride a little longer, and they can make the action of landing on their heels first and then transition to their toes, but it is still not stable enough.
At this time, besides being soft, comfortable and fit, you should also require the sole to have a certain friction force, and you should not slip and rub the sole with your palm, which is the best feeling. Too slippery soles have little friction, shoes can't hold the ground well, and children are prone to fall.
if you can, you'd better buy brand children's shoes. Encourage the baby to walk barefoot indoors, so that the foot muscles can develop better, but be sure to pay attention to the floor temperature is not too low, so as to avoid "cold from the feet."
4 years old, 3-5 years old
The burden of feet increases exponentially
Precautions
At the age of 3-5 years old, the baby's exercise increases, the heel bone part gradually increases due to the load, and the heel arc begins to grow like an adult's heel, the arch appears, and the stepping action is more coherent and the process is more stable; However, due to the insufficient strength of the foot muscles, the driving force of the swinging movement of the lower limbs during stride is relatively small, and it is not possible to walk forcefully and easily, and the stride is slightly bumpy.
We can often see that children like to run and jump as soon as they are stable, especially boys, so the stability and safety of shoes are very important.
Key points of shoe selection-bare, breathable and non-slip
The upper surface is best made of soft and extensible natural top layer sheepskin or soft cowhide; Natural suede leather or cotton fabric is used in the inner lining and pad of shoes, which makes children have a large amount of exercise, and it is also important to sweat more, breathe freely, absorb moisture and sweat. It is not advisable to choose a soft insole, so as not to affect the touch of the foot to the ground and the exercise of the grip ability of the sole.
5, 5-9 years old
High incidence of foot deformity
Precautions
Children aged 6-9 years old have entered school age, and their walking patterns are basically mature, rhythmic and smooth, with a certain step size and gradually approaching adult gait. After a growth peak, the foot length grows at an average rate of about one size per year.
School-age children's activities are increasing, but their feet are still in the development period of bone calcification, joints, muscles and ligaments, which is an important stage to form stable joints and strong arches, a fragile growth period and a high incidence of foot diseases and deformities.
The key points of shoe selection are ventilation, bare protection and shock absorption
In order to safely pass the high-incidence stage of foot deformity, the elasticity, stability and protection of shoes should be tested by touching when selecting shoes, and special attention should be paid to the support and protection of the toe and heel, which are equipped with a hard toe cap and a hard main heel structure.
The upper material is breathable, and needs good moisture absorption and perspiration function to keep the shoe dry. The styles are mainly lace-ups and buckles with adjustable girth. Oxford shoes, small shallow shoes and T-shoes are the best collocation for uniform students' clothes.
6, 1-15 years old
Weak bones and muscles in the rapid growth period
Precautions
Boys and girls aged 1-15 years old begin to enter adolescence. Although the length of foot bones is close to that of adults, they basically stop growing, but bone ossification and joint development continue, and they are still in a fragile growth period. Any neglect may give up all previous efforts and cause foot diseases.
The key points of choosing shoes are shock absorption and ventilation
At this time, the sharp increase of weight and exercise brings greater pressure to the feet, so it is necessary to exercise to form tough foot muscles and strengthen the protection of calcaneus. Therefore, the shock absorption, moisture absorption and perspiration of shoes are the key to choosing shoes at this stage.
When choosing sports shoes, you should pay attention to the material of the shoes. Try not to choose airtight synthetic leather and plastic uppers. The insole has good hygroscopicity and the best contact surface with the feet is made of natural leather or pure cotton cloth.