When do I buy first shoes?

[shinyshilling]

DD is 14 months and is just building up confidence to walk around. She has spent the last couple of days wearing those rubber Jelly shoes. Other than that, she is barefoot most of the time. Are bare feet are the best option for the summer months in the garden/on grass at the beach etc? I'm loathed to buy her more serious shoes as I think she'll spend a lifetime in them and I'm happier with her feet being free to grow at the moment. My Mother in law is desperate for her to wear shoes and wants to take her to get her feet measured. What's the best option and are those Jelly shoes okay for babies to wear?

Why don't you try clarks doodles? They are light-weight for baby to toddle round in. They are great-made out of canvas, go in washing machine, come in lots of colours, and all different width fittings!

I don't work for clarks honest!..lol

Bought my 2 theirs last week for £13 each.

I personally prefer to get clarks when they are little as mine have wide feet and are much more comfortable in them.

Happy shoe shopping!x