How To Fit Your Kid

For Shoes

It is very important for you as a parent to find a shoe that fits your child well. Unfortunately, most parents know that this is not always an easy task. Many parents do not know the proper way to fit a child for a shoe or what is the best fit for him. Sometimes a parent will just settle for a shoe that looks good or seems as if it fits properly. Parents usually do not realize that by doing so, it can become a problem for the child because it can damage your child’s foot and cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. This is why it is important to learn how to fit your

child for shoes. There are a few simple steps that parents can follow to make sure that their child gets a shoe that fits well.

Method 1 of 2: Assess the Way the Shoe is Made

It is vital to be able to look past the style and design of the shoe to make sure that you find the right one. The way that the shoe is made is the most important thing parents should look for when purchasing shoes for children.

1. Check the fit to make sure that everything feels right. Make sure that the shoe is the appropriate length and width for your child’s foot. If a shoe squeezes a child’s foot too much, it can cause the child to have foot conditions such as blisters and calluses. Remember that your child’s foot

will grow at a rapid pace and that he may need to be fitted every few months for a new size. So, if your child takes off his shoe and you notice that there are red marks on your child’s foot, it may be time to take your child in for a new fitting and buy him a new shoe.

2. Pay special attention to the way that the shoe is constructed. You will want to make sure that the upper level of the shoe is made from a comfortable material. You will want the material to be one that is flexible and breathes well so that your child’s foot will not sweat and so that the top of the shoe does not push down on your child’s foot. Some good materials are leather and canvas. There are also some shoes that are made out of a mesh material that can help your child’s foot to breathe better. Make sure that the shoe is made of absorbent material to help absorb sweat and also make sure that the shoe has a good gripping on the bottom. You will not want to buy your child a shoe that makes him slip and slide around. Safety should always be your number one priority when purchasing shoes for your child.

3. Make sure that you buy your child the most appropriate shoe for his age and for what your child will be using the shoe for. If you are buying a shoe for a baby that only crawls, you will only need to buy booties or no-slip socks that are designed to keep your child’s foot warm. If you are buying a shoe for a child who is just learning to walk, you will need to make sure that the child has a shoe that helps with the walking process and does not hinder it. You will want to make sure that the shoe is comfortable and safe. Choose a shoe that is light and will not cause your child to sweat and become uncomfortable.

Method 2 of 2: Measure Your Child’s Foot

It can be very difficult to get your child to sit still long enough to measure his foot. Once you get your child to stay in one place for long enough, the next step is ensuring that you know how to measure his or her foot properly.

1. Use a piece of paper to measure your child’s foot. Place the paper on a surface that is flat and line it up along the wall. Draw a line down the piece of paper. Place your child’s heel on the paper so that it is touching the wall and then

have your child’s big toe and heel centered with the line that you drew. Mark the paper at this point. Do this to both feet and compare the sizes. You can take this to your shoe store and this will help your store clerk to

make sure that your child gets the right fit.

2. Know that there are times of the day that are best for fitting your child’s shoes. Your child’s foot will expand throughout the day, so what may fit your child in the morning, may not fit your child at night.

Try to measure your child’s foot near the end of the day when his foot is at its largest size.

Be sure to use the socks that your child will be wearing when he is walking in the shoe.

Make sure that you have a pair of lightweight socks so that your child’s foot can breathe well.

The best way to measure a child’s foot is to do so when he is standing up straight as opposed to sitting or slouching. If he is not straight, it can cause the measurement to be wrong.

It is important for parents to check to see if the child’s foot is still the same size every few months.

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