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The August Shoe Cupboard Clear-Out
Ten minutes now saves a rushed purchase in October. The four checks that decide what stays, and the three pairs you actually need for the rest of the year.
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First steps
Getting Shoes On a Child Who Does Not Want Them
Three minutes before you leave and the foot has disappeared under a cushion. There are only three causes, a...
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How to Clean Baby Shoes Without Wrecking Them
Most of the dirt comes off in ten minutes at the sink. What ruins a pair is almost never the dirt, it is th...
First steps
When Do Babies Start Walking? What's Normal, and What Isn't
Most babies take their first steps somewhere between nine and eighteen months. That is a nine-month window,...
Foot health
Sandals or Bare Feet? Small Feet in Summer
Mostly bare feet. But not on hot decking, not where there is glass, and not for a five hour day out. Here i...
First steps
What Sock Shoes Are Actually For
Half sock, half shoe, and the most misunderstood thing in a baby shoe drawer. The stage they suit, and the ...
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Why Baby Shoes Come Off, and How to Make Them Stay On
One shoe missing on the way home from the shops is a rite of passage. It is also usually fixable, and the c...
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UK, EU or Centimetres: Which Baby Shoe Size Should You Trust?
Three numbers on every pair and only one of them is a measurement. Here is the one to shop by, and why UK 1...
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Wide Feet, Narrow Feet, and Why Length Is Only Half the Answer
You measured properly and the shoe still does not work. Width is the other half, and almost nobody talks ab...
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How to Measure Your Baby's Feet at Home in Two Minutes
A sheet of paper, a pencil and a ruler. Doing this properly is the single biggest thing you can do to avoid...
Foot health
Barefoot Shoes for Babies: What the Term Actually Means
It is on half the baby shoes sold today and it is not a regulated term. Here is how to check whether a shoe...
Materials
Winter Boots for a Baby Who Cannot Walk Yet
A pre-walker does not need support or tread. It needs warm feet in a pram in February. That is a different ...
First steps
Do Babies Actually Need Shoes? A Straight Answer
Before walking, no. Once they are walking outdoors, yes. Here is what changes in between, and what a shoe s...