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Shoes for an Infant
Asked by P.W. from Miami
on October 4, 2008
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My daughter is 8 months old. She has been crawling all over, is starting to stand up with help and loves to be in her walker. I was told that she should start wearin...
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- Shoes are not necessary! The best way for babies to learn to walk and stand is without shoes! The two PP are correct though, StrideRite is the place to go for shoes,...
- I just bought my 11 month old son his first pair of shoes. Up until this point he had just been wearing socks and those Robeez shoes which don't offer much support. I...
- P., I can relate! My daughter "walked" at 9 1/2 months and "RAN" at 10 months and did so WITHOUT shoes. However, I was also being told all of the reasons I should g...
Recommendations for Baby's First Pair of Shoes?
Asked by D.L. from Chicago
on November 3, 2007
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Can you tell me your thoughts/feedback regarding what type of shoes you would suggest buying for your baby? We've already purchased Robeez and we're looking for our n...
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- It's important that until your toddler has really mastered walking, you stick to non-stiff soled shoes. If Robeez are too tight, I like the cheaper brands from Target...
- Hi DL. We found Buskins by accident and loved them. Our daughter wore them until she turned 2. (there are boy designs; look past the first few) http://www.little...
- go to stride right. the shoes are soft and they will measure your childs foot properly..
Your Favorite or Most Useful Baby Gift
Asked by L.Z. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2007
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I have several friends and relatives who are due in the next few months and am looking for some meaningful and/or really helpful baby gifts. It seems like everyone ga...
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- I asked for a time capsule for my babies. At my children's baptism I had everyone write a letter and something else like a current picture or that years baseball team ...
- Ditto the responses so far. My favorite gift that I gots TONS of use out of was a thick homemade quilt. It doesn't have to be anything fancy if you don't have a lot of...
- One of the greatest gift we got was a sound activated music and light gadget, it attaches right on to the crib and when the baby cries the light goes on and it plays m...
What to Add/leave off Baby Registry?
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 31, 2008
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Hi - I am wondering what items other Moms have put on their Baby Registry, and what items you would leave off? Obviously, leave off clothes, but is there anything you ...
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- I agree with Anne. Register for everything you want or think you may need. I had a lot of people pool together and get me some of the bigger purchases. I also regis...
- I read a few of the responses, and I agree with most of them, only request one kind of bottle, they seriously take up so much room, and you will end up prefering one b...
- i agree about the diaper genie....waste of money. at our house garbage goes out every day anyways. but onesies are a big must. i used cloth diaper as burp towels.
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...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Should I Get a Bumbo for My Infant? Christmas List Suggestions for 2 Mo Old.
Asked by J.B. from Norfolk
on December 4, 2009
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He is only two months old but I am making Christmas lists. Is this a worthwhile product that I should get or is it a waste of space? I have no idea what to tell peop...
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- honey you could get a two month old a box of bows and they would be happy. typically the best thing to get for anyone under oh, say ninety.. is clothes. what is a b...
- i love, love love my bumbo - used it for my 4 yr old and will use it again for my 2 month old - did i say love?! :)
- I don't suggest it at all while my sister loved hers. My daughter was/is very active and would come almost completely out of hers so I feel it can give a very false s...
When to Put a Child in Hard Soled Shoes
Asked by K.G. from Seattle
on January 20, 2008
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My son is 13 months old and has lived in Robeez. He's not walking on his own yet. I'm wondering when is a good time to get him shoes that have a bit more of a hard sol...
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- Robeez is coming out with a new harder-soled shoe called Robeez Tredz (in about 2 weeks) that will likely be perfect for the next stage :) J.
- I'll respond to this as a physical therapist. Shoes are designed to protect the feet from hard/uneven ground or to perform (eg ballet) or danger (steel toes) etc. Gr...
- K. I highly recommend Converse high tops for infants. both my boys started in those as soon as the size 4s fit and they were both strong walkers by one year. t...
Baby Shoes
Asked by B. from Dallas
on October 11, 2005
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I was curious about any information on baby shoes... when to start wearing them, the best and worst types... etc. My in-laws say don't wear baby shoes until they are ...
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- My little one is starting to try and get around himself so I know what you're feeling! If you get any good advice I would be curious to hear it as well, if you don't ...
- Hi B., I thought I'd reply since just today I bought my son his first pair of "real" shoes. Well, he's actually had other pairs. Here's how I broke it down, but first...
- Hi B., I have been told no shoes is best unless the surface or area is not safe/sanitary for the child. Going barefoot strenghthens the muscles in their feet, so unle...
Stride Rite Shoes
Asked by J.O. from Boston
on February 18, 2008
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I have a 14-month old daughter who is not walking by herself yet, but will walk when assisted. I feel that it could be any time now that she will start walking on her...
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- Striderite has great early walkers that are perfect for the stage your child is in. They cost a little more, but are the best shoes out there for kids. The people in t...
- Hi, I put my youngest daughter in Stride Rite shoes and loved them. They fit her feet and she walked with out a problem in them. Recently she has been to an orthodist ...
- I would let her walk barefoot as much as possible then have her fitted for Stride Rite when she is walking better.
