Kids' feet grow so fast that buying increasingly larger shoes for them is inevitable till they finally reach adulthood. That's why buying footwear for children could be very frustrating - not only the constant spending, but also the knowledge parents have to possess to choose right pair of shoes. Here are some tips on how to avoid top 3 mistakes parents make in kids shoes shopping.
* Frugality Could Cost More Some parents are tempted to buy ill-fitted shoes, intentionally. Though sounds surprising, it's true because many thrifty parents still have misconception about buying shoes. Some just ignore the fact that shoes bought last years or even several months ago can be too small and incur pain or blisters in kids' feet. More believe buying kids' shoes a few sizes too large can save their money because kids won't need new ones in the next couple of years.
However, kids might suffer from their parents' frugality. According to a survey conducted in the U.K, 90 percent of kids wear ill-fitted shoes and their parents don't even notice that. As we've discussed in another article on kids shoes, while larger shoes for children might mean saving a little extra money for parents' pockets, they could be very dangerous for kids. A little space between toes and shoes gives kids feet room for breath and wiggling, but too much space could cause them trip and get hurt. So it's generally OK for some parents buy larger clothes for children, but the same frugality should absolutely not apply to shoe shopping.
* Measure Kids Feet Frequently Next time you take your kids to a shoe store, have a salesperson who really knows about shoe sizing measure their feet. Distract your kid when trying new shoes if they're nervous or wouldn't put their feet in place. Remember, before 3 years of age, kids grow really fast and their feet grow half a size every 2 or 3 months. So, make sure measure their feet every month to see if their shoes still fit. Blisters or calluses indicate that they need a pair of new shoes.
* Kids' Shoes for Different Occasions Finally, another important aspect of choosing a pair of well-fitted shoes is that they should have different shoes for different purposes. While Velcro makes it easy for kids to put on shoes by themselves, children that are very active and can keep running and hopping for hours had better wear sneakers with laces because they prevent shoes from falling off their feet easily.
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