https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:27:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815269 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:24:25 +0000 dc yoga bee 2815269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our ped had us start with soft soled shoes and we loved Roebeez. The soft leather didn't restrict her from still "feeling" and "learning" to walk according to our ped. We did not use socks as this was late spring/summer. Absolutely loved Robeez. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815256 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:30:05 +0000 looch 2815256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like I wasted a ton of money on shoes, my son didn't do well with the Robeez soft soled shoes because his foot was really thick, so I brought him to a specialty kids shoe store just to get an idea of what was out there and what size he truly was. We did the best with athletic sneakers when it was all said and done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815246 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:53:51 +0000 Mrsbells 2815246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: i agree with soft sole mocassins like robeez. They have pretty good size charts on Amazon and thats how I ordered them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815236 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:41:48 +0000 peachykeen 2815236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 wore mostly moccasins until at least 1.5 and they last a while because the soft leather stretches. She wore them with and without socks. I have some new moccasins for DD2 (8 months) because DD1 wore them out once she started walking everywhere and I also bought some Piper &amp; Finn oxfords for nicer occasions (they're $$ if full price but sooo adorable - I bought on clearance).</p> <p>The only shoes I buy more than 1 size up in are tennis shoes (we liked New Balance once she was running around) since they generally wear tennis shoes year-round and eventually the Old Navy jellies since she wears them all spring/summer/fall (but we're in the south). I get the jellies on sale/clearance so if we can't wear one pair, I'm only out like $4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815231 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:28:49 +0000 DesertDreams88 2815231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used soft-soled Robeez for the first 4 months of LO1 walking. Then it got hot, so we switched to hard-soled sandals... we don't have him wear shoes indoors almost ever. I think it's not recommended, for proper foot motion development?</p> <p>We bought Robeez on Amazon and they weren't too expensive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815217 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:55:49 +0000 gingerbebe 2815217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS2 wore Robeez in the 6-12 month size (the 12-18 month size is HUGE!) for a good long while - like until 16 months old? Then we finally got him some Stride Rite SRTs on sale (I only buy them on sale) for about $20-25 bucks. </p> <p>I generally like to get the first pair of sneakers in the store to size and try on because turns out both my kids have wide feet and they had to wear much bigger shoes than the size you'd wear based on the length of your foot alone. But I wait until they are confidently walking well.</p> <p>You can get nicely used kid shoes on eBay for $10-15 bucks once you know their sizing. I also sized up on a pair of Keens for DS2 last summer (he was a size 5 then but I got him 6s) and he wore them big last summer (since the ankle strap cinches) and he fits them fine currently. I think they should (fingers crossed) last most of this summer because you don't wear socks with them and they're generously sized and wide in the toe. </p> <p>I don't like all-velcro strap shoes at this age. They like to play with the velcro and take off their shoes constantly because its fun. Rather, I like a shoe that has the elasticized laces that you slip on to the foot, with a velcro strap at the ankle for a secure fit. That way if they play with the velcro strap, the shoe will still stay on.</p> <p>All velcro shoes are just useful now at DS1's age (3.5 years old) because they can put their shoes on and off themselves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815212 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:47:07 +0000 Pollywog 2815212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to Walmart and get the Garanimals brand. They are affordable and hold up well. We prefer them to Stride Right. They also have sizes to help you figure out the sizing. </p> <p>We get 2 pairs of shoes in each size--either sneakers and sandals or two sneakers. We look for support over fashion because LO is a klutz </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815190 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:48:59 +0000 smuckers 2815190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Ooohhh the Jack &amp; Lily shoes look lovely! They have some on sale, too, that are right in my price range. I think we'll try these. </p> <p>Thank you everyone for your responses!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815189 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:47:51 +0000 krispi 2815189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always loved the Stride Rite line for Target, and they're usually in the $20 range. My daughter still wears them now at 2.5. </p> <p>I bought an off brand pair of leather moccasins when she was crawling, and I hated them. They were really hard to get on and off. I realize I'm in the minority on that one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815188 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:38:04 +0000 snowjewelz 2815188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: I have put mine in them without socks. I guess it depends. It was late fall/beginning of winter when both my kids started walking so I could get away without socks for quick trip outs. I see you're in the NE too; as long as they're comfy, personally I'm okay without socks... </p> <p>I forget to add for DD2 had a pair of minnetonka (sp) fringe suede moc's (I got from Nordstrom) and they were super cute/sturdy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815187 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:37:15 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2815187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: yes. Depends on how sweaty your kid is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815185 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:33:18 +0000 smuckers 2815185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: @Ms.Mermaid: Newbie question: can they wear Robeez without socks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815181 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:28:55 +0000 Sams Mom 2815181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He does have a pair of Surprize right now also that have held up well that I got on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815178 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:27:53 +0000 snowjewelz 2815178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always start with the soft soled moccasins. Robeez, or other like brands. For DD1 I actually found a great in-between sofe/hard soles called Jack &amp; Lily. It's got another rubber layer so it was more sturdy, but still super flexible. I got them on Zulilly. </p> <p>Then we went onto sneakers or Stride Rite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815177 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:27:37 +0000 Sams Mom 2815177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sizing seemed to vary enough that I just took him to the store and held them up to his feet until I found something that looked like it was right. That is when the fight started of trying to get something on his foot that he had never had before. </p> <p>I have always bought him Cat &amp; Jack from Target, I almost always catch them on a sale too. They hold up well for as long as they will fit him and they aren't as much as Stride Rite. </p> <p>His first pair was from Carters (on sale) and they had a sole that was kind of rubbery so not soleless but not a hard sole. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815176 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:26:34 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2815176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And I have tried stocking up on shoes, like stride rite for Target, when I see them on clearance but I have the problem that my kid’s feet grow really slowly so I risk buying the wrong season. But if you see the Surprize stride rite ones for less than $10, definitely pick them up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-first-shoes#post-2815174 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:24:31 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2815174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soft soles, even for outside. We had good luck with Robeez and she wore them outside and it was fine as long as it wasn’t wet. Robeez has a size chart you can print and you can get certain ones for $20 on Amazon w/ free returns. They also last for awhile bc they are elastic so they don’t outgrow them immediately. Plus you can get them used bc a lot of people register for them but never use them because their kids walk later or have bigger/smaller feet. </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> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-like-feet-are-asleep#post-2219618 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:35:38 +0000 reverie 2219618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: My husband is with him now and says he seems 100% normal except for the foot thing. Some people suggested it might be an ear infection so that is what I'm hoping for now.... I work in hospice so my brain immediately goes to bad places with things like this. An ear infection would be nice, reason he is acting weird with an easy solution. Fingers crossed :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-like-feet-are-asleep#post-2219609 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:27:09 +0000 Truth Bombs 2219609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know these things can be scary but try not to freak out until you know what you're dealing with. Have you tried asking your son about it and if he is aware of it? Sometimes toddlers do weird stuff that is freaky to us as parens but the kids are actually doing it on purpose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walking-like-feet-are-asleep#post-2219593 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:16:52 +0000 reverie 2219593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My two year old has been walking for over a year now. The other night (shoes off) I noticed he was like dragging one of his feet. Almost like he couldn't pick it up all the way. It was close to bedtime and he was pretty goofy so we thought he was just tired. </p> <p>Today at the park my husband noticed it is back (we hadn't seen it for a few days) and it is really obvious to watch in person (he is also in shoes if that make a difference). My husband likens it to him walking with one of his feet being asleep but it isn't getting better the more he walks. </p> <p>We have an MD appt this afternoon, but my mind goes to the worst types of conclusions and I imagine he'll need a scan of some sort to rule out any major issues. </p> <p>Has anyone seen something similar with their LO? I'm obvoiusly freaking out right now :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2105590 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:13:00 +0000 Cherrybee 2105590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the same fears about E - she was 10 months when she finally learned to crawl but all she ever really used crawling for was getting to something she could pull up on!! She walked 2 months later! </p> <p>I was also terrified of her falling.... We had a few short weeks respite from that fear once she was steady on her feet but then she discovered climbing and the fear returned! You can't turn your back on E for one minute without her diving off of something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2105558 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:04:38 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2105558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: yeah that's what i'm hoping will end up happening now that she was creeping along yesterday. she needs to slow down!! lol everything is happening too fast for me :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2105549 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:02:18 +0000 ShootingStar 2105549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally thought DS wasn't going to crawl at all. From the time he was teeny tiny he wanted to stand. I thought for sure he was going to go right to walking. But he surprised me and did end up crawling for a few months before he walked. You just never know what they're going to do :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2105464 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:28:59 +0000 erinpye 2105464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband went straight to walking, and he's fine. I do know a therapist asked me if he has trouble reading (he doesn't), because crawling is really important for brain development, and communication between the different sides of the brain. Knowing that, but also that I personally know people who went straight to walking with no ill effects, I'd encourage crawling as best I can, but not stress too much if your baby just ends up doing her milestones a bit differently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2105291 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:45:51 +0000 MrsRcCar 2105291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go A!!! E loves to crawl although he does know how to walk. E has been pulling up and cruising for a while now. Hopefully the bruises will be minimal. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2104964 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:23:17 +0000 ValentineMommy 2104964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son at 10m started to walk while holding on to things (without having crawled). Then at 11m he started crawling out of nowhere. At a year he was walking. </p> <p>You never know what they're going to do - she might just surprise you and start crawling one day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2104947 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:11:03 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2104947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so funny enough yesterday afternoon she creeped over to grab a dog toy and then did it again 2 more times!! seems like she definitely knows how to do it, tho not consistently, but prefers just trying to stand and walk. she's a maniac! :grin: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2104320 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:05:22 +0000 Mama Bird 2104320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is perfectly normal! No one in my family crawled before they walked, and we're fine :grin: watching her fall down is probably harder for you then for her... she'll learn to be more careful in time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-interest-in-crawling-just-wants-to-walk-help#post-2104259 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:41:23 +0000 mdf106 2104259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was cruising very easily, and showed no interest in crawling. One day he just crawled across the room (at 9 months). He did not even like being on all fours, except to lunge for stuff. </p>