Pre-crawling
Barefoot is best at this stage.
- Caring for their feet
- New parents
- Pre-crawling
- Crawling
- First steps
- Running & jumping
- Pre-school
- School
There's a lot to think about
Babies feet are different to ours. They don't have bones yet, just soft cartilage, and there is no visible arch.
The cartilage is simply surrounded by a fleshy pad and it can easily be moulded into the wrong shape if it is constricted. Even tight socks can damage the foot at this age.
You may have seen lots of cute baby shoes, but don't be tempted yet. Barefoot is best at this stage.
Your child's development
You'll notice some very rapid developments at this stage. Your child will grow strong enough to support their own head, and they will learn to roll over and sit on their own. They are getting ready to start moving around.
You can try some of these activities to help them:
- Change your baby's position often, from cot to floor, from back to tummy, to encourage their all-round development
- Let your baby stand on your lap and bounce to develop leg muscles - it's great fun!
- 'Fly' your baby by holding them in the air to exercise arms and legs - even more fun!
- Massaging your baby is relaxing and enjoyable for parent and child - it stimulates growth and improves muscle development
- Carry your baby in a sling so they can participate in all of your activities
Find out your child's shoe size
Visit our fitting guide for helpful videos and advice on how to measure your child's feet and fit their shoes.
