First Grade: Robeez
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How to choose the best first walking shoes?
Asked by J.W. from San Francisco
on September 28, 2008
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Our pediatrician didn't provide conclusive advice about my son's shoes for beginning walking. He said that some parents prefer Robeez since they allow the child great...
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- You can get soft leather robeez type shoes at target for about $12. Our DS wore those a lot when he was learning to walk unless we were going outside (since they don'...
- Our doctor said no shoes until they are walking well, outdoors and need protection. Once they have really mastered walking, then it is easier for them to adjust to the...
- Barefoot is best, after all that's how humans have been doing it since the beginning of time. My sons wore Robeez until they were about two . In winter, if it was rain...
13 Month Old Walking
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on August 26, 2007
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Hi. My 13 month old has been walking for a couple of months now and has been barefoot all summer. I tried to put her in shoes the other day and it seems she can't wa...
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- Make sure her shoes are thin, lightweight, and VERY flexible. THe Robeez (or knockoffs) are great. My favorites and what my second son loved (he did not want them ta...
- try soft-soled shoes at first (ie Robeez or the like) until she gets used to walking with things on her feet, then "up-grade"! Worked for my baby girl! T.
- All 3 of my girls did the same thing. The shoes are a little heavier than their feet, you can try to get a lighter shoe to start with and then work up, but it is compl...
One Year Old Shoes
Asked by K.S. from Topeka
on August 21, 2008
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how do they do sizing for infant/toddler shoes? my daughter is one and walking all over, so i figured it was time to get her some shoes...i got a size one, thinking th...
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- Go to Taylor's at Town Center Plaza. They have tons of adorable kids shoes and they will help you with the fit. Stride Rite will also measure and fit, but they are the...
- It works the same way as with anyone buying shoes. You take her to the store and have her feet measured. IF you are buying somewhere without a measurer, go to payles...
- I see nearly everyone mentioned stride rite. Good reason for that, they really are the only shoe store that measures correctly. Yes they are more expensive but if yo...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
