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Confused about baby shoe sizes??

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LoopyLouLouLou · 05/04/2020 20:23

Baby is nearly 1 she has just grown out of size 4 crib shoes. What size is next up?

DN is 3 and wears size 4 infant.

With shops being closed I just want to buy online as we are unable to get measured

Thank you

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BubblesBuddy · 05/04/2020 20:27

No shoes at all? Where is she walking to that needs shoes? Let her feet grow and they develop better without shoes. Doesn’t size 5 come after size 4?

LoopyLouLouLou · 05/04/2020 20:32

What I don’t understand is baby shoes that ive seen only go up to a size 4 (soft sole) infant shoes start at a 4 but my DN wears a size 4 & he’s 3 unless there’s an age group I’m missing Hmm

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mummy21boy · 05/04/2020 20:36

I brought a measure gauge from Clark’s online so we can measure at home, I think Clark’s do a walkers shoe in size 2 infants

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Colouringinbook · 05/04/2020 20:43

You can measure the foot in cm and then work out the size from there. Loads of guides if you Google.

I don't think you've got your DNs size right - my top of the centiles DS is 2 and wears a 7.5.

HoffiCoffi13 · 05/04/2020 20:44

Your DN’s size sounds unusual... my 15 month old is a 3.5 (infant). By 3 my older two were around a size 8 (infant).

AdoraBell · 05/04/2020 20:49

When I was trained in a shoe shop they told us that babies shouldn’t have shoes until they walk and stand without scrunching their toes.

Babies and toddlers don’t need shoes indoors, unless you will be walking close to your home.

HoffiCoffi13 · 05/04/2020 20:53

I really would be surprised at a 3 year old being a size 4.

DappledThings · 05/04/2020 22:40

I don't know what a crib shoe is. But children shouldn't be in shoes till they have been confidently walking for a month.

Smurf123 · 05/04/2020 22:46

Ds is just turn 2 (is around 75 percentile for height) and last time he was measured he was a 7.5.. Pretty sure they are getting small now but obv can't get out to get his feet measured. Is dn small for 3?

Charis1503 · 05/04/2020 22:55

Having worked in Clarks for mannnnyy years some of the comments on here I disagree with.

You do not have to wait a month from walking before getting shoes. Although it IS true that children cope very well bare foot and so parents needne rush out for shoes.

I find it really sad that shops like tesco and asda can sell shoes to parents with no idea... but I equally recognise that fitted shoes are a luxury some cant afford.

Its almost impossible for someone who doesnt know how to fit shoes to buy a pair online for their child and have any idea if they are the correct fit.

I have never seen a 3yr old with size 4 shoes. The only explanation is some form of foot deformity??

In this instance - with no access to a trained fitter in a shoe shop I would suggest taking measurments of her feet and using an online guide to see what that equates too.... I would then choose the absolutly softest pair of footwear you can find ( im thinking firm soled slippers!!) And use them untill things calm down and you can get her measured.

When you put a shoe on her you are looking for a thumbs length gap at the end for growth, when the shoes are on her feet sit her on a seat/step and gently tug them - they should stay put and not slip around the ankle. When she stands make sure the straps and the ankle suport dont cut in to her ankles and especially the bones found each side that stick out a little. You should also have enough width in the shoes that her skin doesnt bulge out.

Watch her walk them, she shouldn't trip or her feet turn in (unless she does this anyway)

Pick up a 4. 4.5 and a 5 from a supermarket when doing your weekly shop and try them at home with the above advice.

Good luck x

Frlrlrubert · 05/04/2020 23:03

Your DN sounds very unusual, my DD is 3 and a size 9.

LoopyLouLouLou · 06/04/2020 00:04

Thank you for all your responses, nephew is not a size 4 Grin I got it wrong he’s a size 6.5

Thank you all again I appreciate your advice

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