So your little bundle of joy is all grown up and is staggering around, ready to explore the world. This is a crucial stage in their foot development so it matters which shoe you put on their tootsies.

According to child development experts, children learn to walk by gripping their toes to the ground. This means that arch support isn’t a great priority at this stage, so its harmless to leave them barefoot at home to walk about as that promotes natural foot development. In cases where the ground is uneven and has a surface that is either hot, cold or rocky, it is best if you protect them with a pair of shoes. There are three important aspects to consider before making the purchase. Firstly, it is important to consider if the shoe is lightweight and flexible so that it supports your child’s natural foot movement. It is also important to note that shoes made from leather or mesh are best because they allow your baby’s feet to breath. It is important to have shoes with a rubber sole for easy gripping to the floor- as your little one is still finding their way around.

We love Mille’s Infant Fastfit court shoes as they are an elastic slip on which has the crucial grip that we mentioned. It also doesn’t hurt that the shoes are super adorable and have a rubber print just for the extra hint of detail.

To check out what other colours we have available in our infants range, visit our website on https://www.mille.co.za/