What size shoe is an infant?

0-3 Months: Shoe Size 1 / 3.5” sole length. 3-6 Months: Shoe Size 2 / 3.75” sole length. 6-9 Months: Shoe Size 3/ 4.125” sole length.

When should infants begin wearing shoes?

There is no particular age at which your baby will need shoes, but a good rule of thumb is to wait until they’ve learned to walk and show signs of wanting to be up and about. The general milestone guideline for when a baby begins to walk is: Between 6 and 13 months: crawling.

What kind of shoes do infants wear?

In fact, shoes that have hard, inflexible soles can make it harder for him to learn to walk because they restrict natural foot movement. For now, barefoot is still best for your baby’s foot development. A pair of socks or booties with non-skid soles is also fine for chilly toes.

Do infants need to wear shoes?

No, your baby doesn’t need shoes to help her feet develop. She doesn’t need shoes to help her stand or walk, either. The purpose of shoes is to protect your baby’s delicate feet from rough surfaces and sharp objects on the ground once she is walking outside.