how to choose the correct shoes for your child
• Fitting children for shoes can be challenging. Infants are particularly difficult to fit because their young feet are not yet fully formed, and they require different kinds of communication, i.e. they can't tell you if a shoe feels too big or too small.
• When fitting an infant's shoe, the first consideration is to provide extra room in the toe, for their little toes to wiggle. Until a baby starts walking, this toe activity is virtually the only exercise their little feet will get.
• Getting a correct fit is also critical given the incredible rate their feet will grow during these early years. While your child's footwear should allow for plenty of growing room it is also important that you don't sacrifice comfort and fit.
• It is also important to choose footwear with good ventilation and absorbency to prevent sweat-induced blistering.
• We have footgauges in every store to help you get a good fitting shoe for your child.
Your choice of footwear will also depend on the season and your requirements. From slippers to sports shoes, the Mothercare footwear range caters for all seasons and all types of occasions and activities.