https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:05:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1125666 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:07:17 +0000 pinkcupcake 1125666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Nordstrom to get her feet measured. I think she was a 4.5 the first time. Now whenever her shoes feel snug, I just order the next size up online. I always buy the same brands so I'm familiar w/the way the sizing works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1125644 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 09:57:07 +0000 sarac 1125644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are so many different sizes, it's so irritating. I mostly just find a few brands that I know fit and stick to those. Easy to just buy the next size up when she grows. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1125476 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 09:00:53 +0000 cascademom 1125476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We measured his feet last night. He's a 6 toddler. Luckily, we have a hand me down pair of boots that he'll wear at daycare until I order some shoes today. Thanks for all of the advice. I think we still might get his foot measured too. It's so weird to go from sizes based on months to the regular system of shoes once he hits toddlerhood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123716 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:50:46 +0000 pregnantbee 1123716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought Pedipeds on Zappos (sale!) and am equally perplexed. We actually measured my son's bare foot against another daycare kid's foot, and his mom told me what size he is currently wearing in Pedipeds. Since my son's foot is smaller, I bought a couple sizes smaller. They fit....but I feel like he will outgrow them in a minute and he hasn't even worn them yet. I just ordered the half size up to see if that will give a little more leeway for growth and if so, I will return the size we have now since they're unworn.</p> <p>ETA: He is 15 months and the Pedipeds size 5 (aka 20) is the one that fits with barely any room for growth. Just ordered a 5.5 (21) and will compare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123710 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:47:28 +0000 lavender 1123710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got LO measured at Stride rite, at 18 months she wears a 4.5 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123688 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:40:03 +0000 betsyboop 1123688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Nordstrom and they measured LO, and were really helpful in terms of helping us pick out the right type of shoe for her. I usually buy her stuff online after price shopping but in this case, going to the store was worth it! They took a Polaroid of her and she got a stuffed animal, so she loved it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123687 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:39:58 +0000 bhbee 1123687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely measure - our 20 mo old is about a 4.5 (so wearing 5s) but she has a friend the same age who can still wear 3s!</p> <p>we love pediped and see kai run for pretty shoes. she also has cute tiny Toms to wear to daycare. imperative with all these brands to try to find a sale!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123654 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:30:56 +0000 brownie 1123654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved to Nike SMS shoes because they have such flexible shows. We buy them at the outlet stores for about $20 a piece. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123586 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:07:03 +0000 cascademom 1123586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Oh, good to know. Amazon has a foot measurement for kids to printout. I think I know what we're doing after dinner tonight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123575 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:03:10 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1123575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the See Kai Runs. They are really flexible and I believe offer a 12-18 month size. I think they have a printout you can get online to measure at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123569 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:58:25 +0000 autumnlove 1123569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: Yeah, she was wearing the See Kai Run smaller shoes before that and the sizing was 6-9 months. Her first "real" shoes were size 4 around 13 months! Confusing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123566 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:58:02 +0000 babynumber1 1123566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It varies by brand so much! LO is on the small side and is 16m and just went into 5's in Converse. I also got her a 5 from Target, and they are way too small. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123562 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:56:10 +0000 cascademom 1123562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Oh, that's good to know. I may have to do that too. I'm so confused by the sizing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123553 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:51:22 +0000 autumnlove 1123553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was confused so I went into Stride Rite and had her feet measured! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-shoe-sizes-how-do-they-work#post-1123540 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:47:38 +0000 cascademom 1123540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dumb question here: How does toddler shoe sizing work? At daycare, they've requested a harder sole shoe for LO. He's been wearing Roobez, but they want a stronger shoe since he's almost a full time walker. He's 13 months old. I don't know how the sizing works for 13 month old toddlers. I don't know what the best shoe to get him is, that's another question. </p> <p>So, please explain toddler shoe sizing, so I can grab some off of Amazon and what's a preferred shoe for a 13 month old walking toddler? </p>