Older Child: Robeez
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Good Shoes
Asked by A.B. from Anchorage
on July 10, 2008
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Howdy,
I have been a big fan of the super soft soled shoes, such as Robeez and See Kai Run, for my daughter. However, she is outgrowing these toddler shoe makers' sho...
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- Stride Rite are great for toddlers. Very supportive and comfy. You can get them online. They come in widths too. Also, I just bought some Vincent shoes. They have...
- Hi A., We really like a brand called Preschoolians. I found them online. They are similar to Robeez, but have a rubber sole. They make the foot bed slip out so you ca...
- Soft Star Shoes (made in Oregon) are great. Our daughter recently received a pair as a gift.
Need Shoe Suggestion for 15 Month Old Not Used to Them...
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on December 12, 2008
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My little bohemian has been toddling around the house in her socks or bare feet as she has just started to walk recently. I have never put shoes on her up until this p...
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- I've gotta agree with the few I've read, Robeez are amazing and they are good for growing feet--keeps their feet muscles strong. They can be a little on the expensi...
- Cracked up when I read this request! Tyler had a pair of navy blue fleece velcro slippers that I thought he would wear to his prom! LOL My niece loves the Robeez for...
- you want to get her soft sole shoes you can find them locally at target or online like robeez www.shooshoos.com http://www.seekairun.com/ http://www.bugalookids.com...
TRIPPING TODDLER -Always Falling or Tripping
Asked by T.A. from Oklahoma City
on January 29, 2009
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Ok, My 20 month old keeps falling ALL THE TIME - is it the shoes?? DOes anyone know of a good shoe for toddlers - maybe a really bendy one that wouldnt make him trip ...
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- The best infant/toddler shoe is the "Pediped" they are a little pricey, but do last for a long time.They are recommended highly by doctors. Hope they work!
- I've not tried them myself, but I hear the Pediped shoes are excellent walkers. They are soft soled and very flexible. Also, make sure that your little guy has some ...
- How does he walk without shoes on? If he doesn't have a problem in stocking feet or barefoot then it may be the shoes. You can try the soft leather ones-one brand name...
Safe to Use 'Hand-me-down' Shoes?
Asked by K.C. from Evansville
on October 31, 2008
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I read somewhere that using 'hand-me-down' shoes for older infants/toddlers was very bad for their little feet. Does anyone else have any info on this and whether it ...
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- Between me and my 3 sisters we have 15 kids that range from 14-1, so the hand-me-downs move around frequently. I have never had any problems with that. Unless the sh...
- I'm going to be the first to post a negative opinion. It is true that you should not use used shoes on your child. Kids feet leave wear patterns in the shoe. Everyo...
- I used hand-me-down shoes at times with my kids. Their feet are fine. Nothing happened, and I think it is fine to use them for your son too. ...
Takes off Her Shoes the Minute She Gets into a Car.... How Do I Make Her Stop?
Asked by H.X. from Los Angeles
on December 9, 2010
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HI... so my 20 month old has a few new habits... one of which, she takes off her sneakers when she gets into a car... then when i need to get out, i gotta put her shoe...
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- So does my 8yo. He HATES having things on his feet. Adidas Calisage Sandals makes things easy. They slip back on in 5 seconds. Of course, by now, he can put his shoes ...
- Hi H. :-) I love Christine R's response! Nothing like LIFE giving lessons without you having to be the bad guy (gal) :-) Just plain reality... but probably harder...
- My best friend had this problem with her son when he was younger. It was winter and he would always take off his shoes and socks in the car. So, one day she took him o...
How Do I Organize Those Small Toy Pieces to Keep Them Away from My 19 Month Old?
Asked by J.R. from San Diego
on December 12, 2007
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I have a daughter who is 4 and is now the proud owner of toys with numerous small, pieces. This is only a problem because I have a 19 month old boy who rifles through...
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- I use old diaper wipe boxes for small toy parts. I also decorated old formula tins. I took fine sand paper to the inside rim of the tins to get rid of any sharp edges....
- I have an 8 and 2 yr old. They used to share a room but the only thing my little one did in there was sleep. I didn't allow her to play in there and still don't. I hav...
- Hi J., I have another baby coming very soon, so I just transitioned my 21 month old son into my 6 year olds room! Yikes! What I did was put all of the choke-able to...
Are Stride Rite Shoes Worth It?
Asked by A.G. from Cincinnati
on July 30, 2008
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My little guy is almost walking, so I want to buy his first pair of "real" shoes. He always goes barefoot in the house, but he needs something to protect his feet whe...
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- My kids are much older but wore Striderite when they were younger. I have bad feet in my family so didn't want to take any chances. They learned to walk in high top S...
- No! We were told, and I have read that barefoot is the best way to let them learn to walk. So, when they do need shoes they should be as close to barefoot as possibl...
- I don't know if they are worth it or not, (they probably are) but if you do decide to go that route, you could try the thrift stores first to see what they have in you...
Gift for Second Baby
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on September 24, 2007
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my sister in law just had her second son. I want to get her a gift. I dont think she needs any more baby boy clothes. I am looking for a gift idea for the new baby. ...
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- I think a baby book is a great idea...Borders has soooo many cute ones! I almost forgot to buy one with my second Child. I agree Diapers are GREAT! There are some c...
- Dear L., I sell a botanical baby product that is amazing!!! Once your sister tries this she will never use anything else. The diaper rash creme is amazing and so...
- looks like you've got lots of great suggestions already! Only thing I wondered about is how far apart the 2 boys are... the market is being constantly bombarded with ...
Stocking Stuffers for Newborn
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on November 21, 2012
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This is our first Christmas with 2 kids. Our daughter is 6 and our son will be 6 weeks old. My daughter still believes in Santa (as she should) and I need ideas of wha...
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- You could stuff it with diapers.
- A small board book is a great idea. As is a small lovey/stuffed animal. It doesn't have to be much... you can explain to daughter that Santa knows that babies don'...
- Not sure about the Stocking part. But in my experiences my children as newborns liked small toys with light and sound. But all kids are different. .............P.S....
Leather Shoes
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on February 17, 2008
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My daughter has up until this point (20 months) worn the soft leather shoes. I was wondering if anyone knows when its ok to switch to sneakers or hard shoes. If you ha...
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- A.- As my uncle would tell us (and he's an orthopedic surgeon, so I figure that he ought to know), if your child is walking, protect their feet with socks or soft lea...
- Hi A., Mix it up! Sneakers, harder soles, soft leather and tons of bare foot time. Bare feet are the best developmentally for a new walkers strength and coordination...
- I kept my son in leather shoes until he was 2 years old because he kept standing up on his toes and walking. He needed the heel weight to walk right. Once he started...
