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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..
Suggestions for Child Shoes
Asked by S.O. from Rapid City
on June 3, 2011
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My (almost) 13 month old is a walker. He has been wearing Robeez for quite a while now, but with the warm weather here, I am looking for some shoes that have a harder...
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- Robeez Tredz - same awesome Robeez shoes but with real soles.
- My son also had bricks for feet! They have flattened out a bit & he no longer needs wide shoes, so maybe you will be lucky too?? I also got his shoes at stride rite ...
- Absolutely go to Stride Rite for the SRT shoes! They offer just the right amount of support and flexibility. My little guy was not quite walking yet when we got his...
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 K.G. from Boca Raton
on September 8, 2007
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This is my first child so when I buy my 11 month old son sneakers/sandals I buy "purely" for looks.. One mom told me that I need to be very careful what type of shoes ...
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- We only purchase Stride Rite! They are the "Best" shoe you can put your child in at this early stage. Pricey but for a "Great" quality shoe for your little one. Neve...
- Stride Rite shoes are nice, but quite pricey. When I bought my son shoes I made sure that the sole of the shoes were flexible. (And roomy enough, but not too big). ...
- Hi Kristi, My pediatrician says your mom is right (as was my mom!). You need to take your son to Stride Rite and have him properly measured and fit for the shoes....
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. ...
How to Store Baby Clothes for Next Baby
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on August 14, 2008
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My son is about to turn 1 and I've slowly started to store away his baby clothes for the next baby. At first I was trying to make it all neat and organized but now it...
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- Separate and store according to size. That way, when you are ready for that size, you can just pull that box out. We are using her old diaper boxes when they are empty...
- I wash, fold, and put her clothing away into large, long, flat plastic bins and store them in the bottom of her closet - I add to the bin on the top as she grows out o...
- Hi C.! Whenever I've stored clothes I've just sorted them out by size (or season if they are my clothes!) and put them in garbage bags and then into boxes or rubberma...
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 ...
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...
Baby's Wearing Shoes?
Asked by D.J. from Atlanta
on March 9, 2011
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What do you all think about baby's wearing shoes? I bought my 8 month old a pair of shoes that is supposed to provide support and help the baby balance. But he seems ...
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- With both my children as soon as they could stand up; they were in a pair of striderite shoes for ankle support for first time walkers. Both at 6 months wore shoes. Th...
- I live in Japan, so what I've heard might be a bit different, but I've heard bare feet are always best. Bare feet can "grip" the floor better, allowing baby to learn b...
- My son's physical therapist recommends bare feet. Kids need to feel the floor, rug, and other textures under their feet in order to learn to balance. The shoes are O...
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...
