Poorly fitting shoes for your child can have long-term consequences for their feet. I know, right But have no fear, for we have provided for your every need.
Children's feet expand at the same rapid rate as their bodies. During the first three to four years of life, a child's foot can grow up to two full sizes every year. Children's feet grow about 1 size yearly, so by the time they are ready for school, they will have outgrown their baby shoes. Although, since every child is unique and develops at their own pace, the actual figures may differ. So, it's crucial that you know how to take regular and precise measurements of your infant's feet.
Having shoes that are the right size for a child not only protects their feet as they grow, making them more at ease, but it also gives them the confidence they need to explore their environment.
In Order to Get the Right Size Shoes for Your Baby, You Can...
Baby feet can be measured at home to ensure the right size is ordered rather than ordering multiple sizes and crossing your fingers. It not only helps you save time, but it also helps you save money.
So, if you're in a lucky mood, you can measure your baby's feet at home. You can get the right size for your baby's shoes one of two ways: either use the downloadable size guide or measure your baby's feet yourself. It's easy and even enjoyable if you know what you're doing.
And that's where this article comes in; we'll walk you through the process of measuring your baby's feet at home and comparing the results to our baby shoes size guide. we will also provide you with some mom-approved measuring advice that you won't want to overlook
The time has come, so buckle up the babe and get set to go! :)
A Guide to Measuring Infant Feet for Shoes
The sheer number of options available for infant footwear can be overwhelming. Deciding between, say, a size 2 and a size 3 can be a challenge. It's confusing to try to figure out whether a baby should wear a size 5 or a size for an 8-month-old. It's not easy to get an accurate measurement of a baby's feet for shoes. What's more, they appear to multiply minute by minute.
Your baby's new shoes should be a cause for excitement, but you must ensure that they are the right size and fit for their tiny feet. With a few easy steps, we hope the following comprehensive guide will be of assistance:
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One, you should assist your infant in a good, sturdy stance. Get a pencil and a tape line or a ruler ready, and lay your baby's foot on a flat surface (the foot should be flattened with the help of their body weight).
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Baby's feet should be traced in Step 2. Stick some paper where their foot will step on it. To do this, have them place a sockless foot on the paper and, holding the pencil perfectly vertical, trace the outline of their foot. Verify the accuracy of the outline; if necessary, repeat this process until you are satisfied with the outcome.
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Measure the length in Step 3. Measure the length of the contour by drawing a soft line from the center of the heel to its farthest point. taken literally from the picture) Keep in mind that there will be a significant size difference between infant and toddler footwear, so it's crucial that you perform this step on both feet.
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Fourth, determine the width. From the "bunion" to the area under the little toe (the contour width, line b), the next line you should draw should be in this direction. (This is based on the picture.) Do this for both of your feet.
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Besides, you should also take the circumference of your foot (c). from the picture) and write it down here. It will be especially useful when deciding on the best barefoot shoes for your child, as you will be able to give precise measurements to the manufacturers.
Guide to Infant Footwear Sizing
Explore our infant footwear sizing guide below!
If you're going to use a baby shoe size chart, make sure you print it at the correct scale so you don't end up with a pair of shoes that are too big or too small. 5
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First, after printing out the size chart, have your child stand in the designated spot for measurements. First, using the length ruler as a guide, place one of your baby's feet on the printed guide, making sure the heel is in the correct position.
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Step 2: Mark the first line that extends past their big toe with a pencil (or better, a colored marker, for added pop) and then record their foot length in the space provided on the guide.
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Three, calculate the length and width of their tiny feet. Kids' feet develop at different rates and in different ways, and over the course of their lives. Before settling on a pair of shoes for your baby, it's a good idea to double-check, if not triple-check, all of the measurements.
*Remember, our models are all made by hand. Therefore, there may be a 2 mm difference between our infant shoe sizes and those of other retailers.
When deciding between two sizes, always choose the larger one. You may want to consider sizing up based on your baby's foot circumference if their feet are particularly big.
The following step involves determining if your child's footwear is a good fit.
It's important to verify that the measurements we took before you went shopping for baby shoes were accurate once you've tried on various sizes. Here are some handy hints for putting it to the test:
Do the shoes leave marks on the baby's feet? This is a good indicator that they don't fit well. How well do they seem to fit? Is the fit off kilter? Alternatively, the fitting could be too restrictive. Turning the shoes inside out or upside down is a quick way to ensure they fit properly.
Even if the shoes are slightly too big when you first put them on your baby's feet, they may quickly outgrow them. Kids grow out of their clothes so quickly. An easy way to tell if a pair of shoes will fit your baby is to remove the insole and measure it. The space between your baby's toes and the tip of the insole should be at least 12 millimeters. Your baby will outgrow those shoes if the length is any longer. They're too big if it's less than that.
If you could pinch the material at the shoe's widest point, the fit would be perfect. The majority of barefoot shoes are made from a stretchy material that molds to the foot.
Some Questions About Infant Shoe Sizes
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I'm confused about infant shoe sizes.
Although it's natural to assume that infant shoe sizes are simply scaled-down versions of their adult counterparts, this is not the case. Shoes for infants, newborns, and toddlers are designed with their feet in mind. Unlike adult clothing sizes, children's sizes are gender neutral.
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Do you think babies should wear shoes if they are just starting to walk?
Babies should learn to walk barefoot or in soft-soled shoes, but once they are able to walk unassisted, you should switch them to hard-soled shoes to prevent them from injuring their feet.
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Which is the smallest infant shoe size?
Newborns are the only ones who can wear the smallest shoe size. It's a zero, and it's only eight inches long. 2 cm/3 Just 22 words in length and 10 words in width. 8 cm/4 25 inches wide
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To what size do infants' feet typically grow?
Generally speaking, there are three distinct types of baby shoe sizes that we can think of, and they all have to do with the child's age:
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Shoe sizes ranging from 0 to 2 (US) or 18 (EU) for infants (birth to 2 months);
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Baby shoes (for ages 2-12 months) up to about a size 4 US or 20 EU;
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Also, sizes 5-10 (US) or 28 (EU) are typical for toddlers (ages 1-3).
Mistakes Often Made When Trying to Determine the Proper Size for a Baby's Shoes
As the old adage goes, "you can never be too sure." Sure, we recommend using our size chart and the hints we provided above to get an accurate measurement of baby's feet. but sometimes you have to take the extra step to guarantee that your infant will have no trouble wearing the appropriate footwear.
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Opting for a shoe size that fits a little "too well" — it's best to size up whenever possible. Babies' feet need room to grow, so shoes with a wide toe box are ideal.
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Don't let your baby wear your old shoes because they will eventually form to his or her feet if he or she does. If your baby's feet rub in unusual places or they have to shift their weight to fit the shoe, they may become uncomfortable wearing hand-me-downs.
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Aw, man, babies grow up so fast, and it's important to keep up with them by measuring their feet regularly. Make sure they haven't already outgrown the size 2 shoes you just bought them by checking on them every couple of months as they grow.
Summing Up
So, to review: infants go through pairs of shoes at an alarmingly rapid rate. Regular foot checks are required. If you want to do this on your own, it's very simple to do so at home. Your pinky is more important than you think. Haha
Without further ado, we do hope that our size chart and sizing guide have made things a little bit easier for you, and that you'll choose a pair of super funky Tikki® shoes when it comes time to buy a new pair of shoes for your little one.
View our selection of barefoot-friendly shoes here.
