There are many nerves and blood vessels in the human foot. Inappropriate shoes (such as the bottom is too hard) will affect the blood circulation of the baby's feet, press the soles and toes, affect muscle development, and even lead to deformity in severe cases, so the choice and growth of baby shoes are inseparable.
Professor Kong Xianming, a pedicure expert, once said: A child's foot is very fragile, because it is still in the development stage. Any inappropriate pressure or trauma may cause foot deformities, such as flat feet, thumb valgus, foot valgus, splayed feet and knee joint injuries.
Moreover, in the process of the baby's growth, the foot bones continue to mature, the baby is playful and active, and the activity is also very large. Choosing a pair of suitable shoes can prevent the baby's feet from everting during development and better protect the child's foot development.
So, how to choose a pair of suitable shoes for your baby?
Beginners to walk (when the baby just learns to walk with the help of parents): You can choose soft and light shoes for your baby, preferably with non-slip soles;
Toddling period (when the baby officially starts to walk by himself): Toddling shoes have a very important influence on the bone development of the baby's feet and the formation of correct walking posture. When choosing, we should pay attention to the following three principles:
① Wrap it up. The ankles and forefoot of the shoes should have proper hardness, so that the shoes are not easy to deform and provide enough wrapping for the baby's feet; You can check the softness of the first half of the sole by testing the position of the forefoot of the sole to prevent the sole from deforming with the movement of the forefoot of the child;
(2) It can prevent slippery. When the baby walks by himself, he is not skilled in controlling his body. Non-slip soles can make your baby fall less, and the soles should not be too soft, which will be detrimental to the development of your baby's arch and footstep nerves.
3 Suitable for your feet. Shoes must be the right size. Improper shoes may do harm to children's feet. You can choose shoes with straps or hooks. When folding the sole in half, pay attention to the bend of about one third in front, and try to make it match the toe joint of the baby's foot.
After the baby learns to walk: When the baby can walk steadily, just choose a pair of shoes with comfortable feet. Because the baby's feet rarely develop synchronously, they are likely to be of different sizes, so it is best to take the baby to try on when buying shoes, and then choose the size suitable for the bigger feet.
In addition, you need to pay attention to these issues when buying shoes for your baby:
Children's feet grow fast, and shoes should be changed at any time (every few months during development). Don't let the shoes be too tight, which will affect the baby's foot development;
② Shoes have no running-in period. You can feel it immediately when you put on the shoes that fit you, and you will feel very comfortable when you try to walk;
3 If shoes are to be worn with socks or pantyhose, it is best to wear them when trying on shoes;
You'd better take your children with you when you buy shoes. Only the feet know whether the shoes are suitable or not. Let the children express their opinions in the process of buying shoes, which will help the children to develop good foot hygiene habits in the future.
Don't buy bigger shoes for your baby to save money. When the baby walks in oversized shoes, his steps can't be stably supported, and it is easy to rush forward, which will lead to unstable walking, and even form eight inside and eight outside, which will affect the development of leg shape.
There are some shoes that are not suitable for babies, such as:
(1) Shoes that glow or make noises when walking. Many parents like to buy some shoes that make noise or flash for their babies, but these shoes are too eye-catching when walking. Sometimes, in order to make the shoes sound or shine, the baby will deliberately touch the ground with the instep or toes, which leads to the baby's strange walking posture.
② Second-hand shoes. Some treasure moms will keep Dabao's shoes for Bauer to wear. Because the baby develops rapidly, the shoes are changed several times, which looks very new, but the second-hand shoes are not conducive to the baby's foot development.
On the one hand, second-hand shoes will be infected with fungi, on the other hand, second-hand shoes will also have certain wear and tear, just like using grotesque insoles, which may change the baby's walking style and even cause the baby's feet to deform.
③ Shoes with severely worn heels. The speed of heel wear is generally faster than that of children who can't put on shoes because of the change of foot length. If the heel has been worn and deformed, it is not conducive to the baby's foot development.
Choosing shoes for a baby is a technical job. Have you learned?