https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:48:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-size-shoe-does-your-two-year-old-girl-wear#post-2926579 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:40:03 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2926579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What size shoe does your two year old girl wear? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/putting-on-boots-help#post-2925595 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:48:36 +0000 PinkElephant 2925595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! My five year old is AWFUL about putting on any shoes that don’t open up super wide (like Velcro sneakers or Mary Janes). She just can’t figure out how to point/wiggle her feet and be helpful when putting on boots, jazz shoes, etc. - it’s nearly impossible; she’ll literally curl her toes under and let her foot bend in half. Any tips on how to cue her/ teach her what to do?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cold-weather-kids-footwear-what-do-you-recommend#post-2925469 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:01:15 +0000 Corduroy 2925469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We booked tickets to visit DH's family in St. Louis for Christmas. It will be so nice to visit after over two years. </p> <p>We're from coastal California so my kids aren't equipped with footwear to face cold, rain, and (fingers crossed) light snow. </p> <p>What shoe/boot do you recommend? The kids are 8 and 6 and in size 3 and 2.</p> <p>Any other cold weather tips are appreciated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-balance-bike#post-2819530 Tue, 01 May 2018 07:35:16 +0000 Corduroy 2819530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any shoe recommendations for balance bike enthusiasts? </p> <p>DS is a size 8.5 and burning through shoes. He’s staying with his grandparents next week and will have lots of time to ride. I’d like to send him with shoes that are up for the challenge. I don’t want to hear from MIL that she had to buy my poor children shoes again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-xw-shoes-for-4-year-old#post-2917132 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 09:23:21 +0000 Alba4 2917132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m having a really hard time finding shoes for my 4 year old. He’s a tall and strong kid that wears a size 11 XW shoe. Problem is that New Balance, Saucony, Stride Rite, all the brands that come in wide widths, are not fitting him well. Are there other brands/style I’m unaware of? Please help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/slip-on-shoes-for-narrow-footed-kids#post-2915473 Sat, 16 May 2020 21:08:16 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2915473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for easy slip-on shoes for my 7 year old (size 1) but the challenge is that she has a pretty narrow foot. We've had no success with TOMS, Crocs and Natives, they're all giant on her feet. Any suggestions? She has typical sneakers and Phibians for everyday wear but looking to get something slip-on that she can just slide feet into when she goes out in the yard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoes-online#post-2914344 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:34:30 +0000 lindseykaye 2914344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have recommendations for a good toddler shoe that can be bought online with free returns? </p> <p>DD2 is 16 months and has grown out of her soft-sole shoes she's been wearing. I'd like to move into something with a harder sole for backyard exploring. With DD1, I would take her to the store to have someone help professionally measure and fit shoes this young, but that's not so much an option right now.</p> <p>I want to say we had several Stride Rite sandal-type shoes for my first but she's 7.5 now so it's been a while :)</p> <p>What's your fave? And how do I figure out what sizes to buy and try? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-favorite-girl-sandals-for-a-relatively-new-walker#post-2914540 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 02:01:06 +0000 crazydoglady 2914540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 19 months, but has only been walking since Jan so she is still unsteady on her feet at times. I'm looking for summer sandals for her that are going to give her the support she needs. Any suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teaching-kids-to-tie-shoelaces#post-2909009 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:23:37 +0000 LemonJack 2909009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How did you teach your kid to tie shoelaces? DD1 is 5.5 and I’m just thinking about this now because she’s finally outgrown the shoes she’s been wearing for a year and a half. I figure it’s time to buy her a pair with laces and teach her. Any tricks that helped make it easy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indestructible-boy-shoes#post-2908590 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:56:01 +0000 crazydoglady 2908590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS (4.5) is going through shoes like nobody's business because he is wearing through them so fast! We have tried Nike and Stride Rite. He's had his Stride Rite for 2 weeks and they look AWFUL already. Help! He's a size 12. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-buy-little-kid-shoes#post-2905898 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:55:50 +0000 ilovepie 2905898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I got lucky with consignment sale/Target clearance in the past. All the sudden DS (5, almost 6) needs new shoes and everything is $25-35 (or more!)</p> <p>What is a normal price for you and where do you look after they grow out of toddler sizes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-footwear-for-an-almost-walker#post-2902353 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:42:33 +0000 lilyofthewest 2902353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you do for outdoor winter footwear for a crawler/stander/cruiser who will almost certainly be properly walking during the cold weather season?</p> <p>He is currently barefoot almost all the time indoors (will NOT keep socks on) and wears sock shoes (see pic) outside. However, they're not at all warm and they don't stay on very well especially with crawling.</p> <p>[attach=3140/19/q0x2gr.160x160.61cEy0jTvRL._AC_UL160_SR160-160_.jpg] </p> [attach=3140/19/q0x2hv.160x160.61dJ0vcqnwL._AC_UL160_SR160-160_.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-boots-for-kids#post-2897535 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:45:02 +0000 Becky 2897535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can’t believe it’s time to get snow boots already 😭</p> <p>What are your favorite snow boots for super cold, super snowy winters? The past few years I’ve ordered Kamik boots on Amazon which have been fine but we always have trouble finding a style that my daughter likes (not the way it looks, but how it feels/ease of use especially since she has to get them on and off at school three times per day). I’d like to spend less than $50. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoes-for-chubby-feet#post-2897202 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:07:08 +0000 bhbee 2897202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lo is 13m - I haven’t bothered much with shoes yet as she’s not walking alone yet and it’s still hot. But she needs some now. I’ve tried several pair that I can’t get over her foot chub! She has dropped a lot of chub elsewhere already being mobile but the feet seem to be staying that way :grin: </p> <p>She has one pair of pedipeds that are 6-12m size that fit in length but even as a Mary Jane style seem tight across the top. Not sure how to find a shoe that is “taller” but not longer or wider if that makes sense. Ideas welcome thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-shoesboots-for-littles#post-2896351 Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:46:08 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2896351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never bought anything other than sneakers and fun shoes for O, who will be 4 in November, but we went hiking yesterday and she shocked everyone by making it nearly 6 miles without going in the carrier! So...now I feel bad that she has crappy target sneakers, and I think next summer I should invest in some real hiking shoes. Any recommendations? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-boots-2#post-2895094 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:17:53 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2895094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know its August but I am starting to think about winter and the gear that comes with it. E will be 2 this November and will be doing more walking outside unlike last year, she also will be going outside to play at daycare. I don't know how much they play if snow is on the ground but I think there is a chance. I am looking for a reasonably priced easy to walk in boot. It doesn't need to be rated for extreme temperatures since we are in PA and won't be spending too much time outside if its below freezing. Suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-toddlerpreschool-boy-sneakers#post-2847165 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:00:54 +0000 crazydoglady 2847165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been in a Stride Rite rut since, ummm, birth... :wink: During the summer, DS (3) has been wearing Keens and Natives, but it's time for sneakers. Any suggestions for good quality sneakers with arch support that are cute? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-boots#post-2857154 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:57:25 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2857154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need to buy winter boots for 3 kiddos (2,5,7). In all my years shopping, boots are the one item I still do not have a go-to brand for. They always complain about something- too clunky, too heavy, too tight, too-everything you can think of. Must be good for snow, comfortable, and not super expensive. Suggestions??? TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boots-for-8-yo-girl#post-2855491 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:31:40 +0000 LadyDi 2855491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 8 year old niece is very into boots and I want to get her a nice pair for Christmas. She has uggs that she wears all of the time, but what are other brands and styles that are trendy for that age group? I have no idea what little girls like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zara-toddler-shoe-sizing#post-2849750 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 08:38:04 +0000 RonjaL7 2849750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to buy these boots for my 2.5 year old son, who currently wears a typical toddler size 5.5. I'm so confused by the Zara size guide. Anyone have a clue what size I should get?</p> <p><a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/laced-boots-p19007303.html?v1=6451999&#038;v2=1132002" rel="nofollow">https://www.zara.com/us/en/laced-boots-p19007303.html?v1=6451999&#038;v2=1132002</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-boots-for-new-walkers#post-2849432 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:01:02 +0000 Clementine12 2849432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where do y'all recommend I look for a decent pair of snow boots? My DD is 17 months rn and I'd like something that she can play outside in once the weather turns that will work for the rest of the season. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-up-shoes#post-2845068 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:26:15 +0000 Raspberry 2845068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unfortunately, DS has discovered light-up shoes. I’ve been avoiding them because I’m pretty picky with his footwear.</p> <p>Are there any you like that have lightweight/flexible soles so they are good for growing little feet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-toddler-rain-boot#post-2844184 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:27:24 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2844184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What completely waterproof boots do you recommend? My 3.5 YO DD needs them for preschool. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoe-size#post-2840609 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:53:28 +0000 Becky 2840609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kind of a weird question but I’m shoe shopping for my soon to be kindergartener. She is 4.75, and hovers around the 85th percentile for height. She wears a toddler size 10 shoe. Is the “toddler” part of that just another weird American sizing thing, or does she have tiny feet? They certainly don’t look small to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833317 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:09:36 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2833317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have a favorite, durable sneaker for their preschooler? We love the Saucony Jazz Lite, but they only lasted us about 6 months before falling apart, and that was even with us alternating 2 different pairs!<br /> DS is not particularly rough on his clothing, but I would love to find a more durable sneaker for this year. He wears Keen sandals the other 1/2 of the year, and they hold up great. (He will be 4 soon, and is likely a size 10) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shoes-for-spring-summer#post-2818454 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:00:27 +0000 Foodnerd81 2818454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kinds of shoes are you getting your LOs for spring and summer? </p> <p>My 4.5 year old has just outgrown pretty much all her shoes (which I guess happens when they are all the same size! :silly: ). I just bought her a pair of Saucony sneakers- which she is obsessed with and wears more than her previous target sneakers for sure. Her cheap Old Navy water shoes from last summer were big and i think still fit. And I just got her dressy sparkly ballet flats for my sisters wedding so those will be her dress up shoes. I want to get her a Mary Jane type sneaker since those were her most worn pair in the last size- we had the silver Surprize by Target ones that everyone had. I haven’t found a replacement that seems like good quality but a reasonable price. And I’ll probably get her another pair of super cheap jellies since she loved those too. </p> <p>Poor little sis just gets the hand me downs that fit :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-shoes#post-2815977 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:49:01 +0000 Iced Tea 2815977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are they good to play on mulch? Or does it get in the shoes? I’m looking for a cool alternative to sandals, which obviously don’t work on mulch. It’s so hot here, wearing sneakers is kinda miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sandals-for-preschoolers#post-2816312 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 10:27:46 +0000 LemonJack 2816312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of sandals do you get for your active preschoolers? DD1 will be 4 this summer. In the past she’s mostly lived in jelly shoes and cheap sandals along with tennis shoes. I’d like her to have some better sandals though, because she doesn’t love wearing shoes in the summer. I’m looking at Keens. Any other suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-yardgarden-boots#post-2814985 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 13:27:50 +0000 Amorini 2814985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a pretty wild backyard — almost a farmette. No animals (besides the dogs) yet, but we do have a big garden, a stream, lots of dirt, a wood pile, a gravel driveway, flower beds and trees... toddler heaven! </p> <p>I’m looking for some suggestions on easy on/off toddler muck boots that could be worn year-round. We had some cowboy-type boots that he grew out of and were not easy on/off. Lately he has been wearing sneakers which are getting pretty dirty and we need those for daycare, etc. Rain boots are pretty easy to find but I think they’d be too slippery plus hot in the summer. </p> <p>Thanks in advance for your thoughts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815173 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:20:31 +0000 smuckers 2815173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, my 10m DD has recently started walking (ahhh). 99% of the time we have her walking either barefoot or in grippy socks, especially as she's learning foot/ankle control. However, when we're not at home, I think I'd like her to have *something* on her feet other than socks (which she likes to pull off and suck on ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ).</p> <p>So, first question: how do I do sizing?! Does sizing vary for baby shoes depending on brand? We ordered her 11cm sandals for Easter (from Amazon for like $3) that fit her pretty well, but who knows for how long? We bought them knowing they'd likely be a 1-time wear.</p> <p>Second Question: Are there any (affordable) brands that I should totally stock up on? We are on one income right now, so I can't afford to spend $40 on like, stride right shoes that will fit her for all of 10 minutes. I'd LOVE to find a $15-20 shoe that could last her for a few months, but that's probably a pipe dream (she just grows so stinkin' fast!)</p> <p>Third Question: hard soles? soft soles? I've read different things and I'm terribly confused. </p> <p>Thank you ahead of time!</p> <p>ETA: we're also in the Northeast US, so our weather is straight unpredictable like 98% of the time. It snowed on Friday, was 50* out yesterday, and was 29* this morning. </p>