Parents make common mistakes when shopping for kids' shoes, such as buying shoes that are too large in an attempt to save money. However, ill-fitting shoes can cause blisters and injuries for growing feet. The tips recommend measuring kids' feet monthly since they grow rapidly, buying different types of shoes for various activities, and having a salesperson properly size shoes while distracting kids if needed. Frequent sizing is especially important for children under 3 years old whose feet grow half a size every couple months.

2. Kids' feet grow so fast that buying
increasingly larger shoes for them is
inevitable till they finally reach adulthood.
That's why buying footwear for children
could be very frustrating - not only the
constant spending, but also the knowledge
parents have to possess to choose right pair
of shoes. Here are some tips on how to
avoid top 3 mistakes parents make in kids
shoes shopping.

3. * Frugality Could Cost More
Some parents are tempted to buy ill-fitted shoes,
intentionally. Though sounds surprising, it's
true because many thrifty parents still have
misconception about buying shoes. Some just
ignore the fact that shoes bought last years or
even several months ago can be too small and
incur pain or blisters in kids' feet. More believe
buying kids' shoes a few sizes too large can
save their money because kids won't need new
ones in the next couple of years.

4. However, kids might suffer from their parents'
frugality. According to a survey conducted in
the U.K, 90 percent of kids wear ill-fitted
shoes and their parents don't even notice that.
As we've discussed in another article on kids
shoes, while larger shoes for children might
mean saving a little extra money for parents'
pockets, they could be very dangerous for
kids. A little space between toes and shoes
gives kids feet room for breath and wiggling,
but too much space could cause them trip
and get hurt. So it's generally OK for some
parents buy larger clothes for children, but
the same frugality should absolutely not
apply to shoe shopping.

5. * Measure Kids Feet
Frequently
Next time you take your kids to a shoe store, have
a salesperson who really knows about shoe
sizing measure their feet. Distract your kid
when trying new shoes if they're nervous or
wouldn't put their feet in place.
Remember, before 3 years of age, kids grow
really fast and their feet grow half a size every
2 or 3 months. So, make sure measure their feet
every month to see if their shoes still fit.
Blisters or calluses indicate that they need a
pair of new shoes.

6. * Kids' Shoes for Different
Occasions
Finally, another important aspect of choosing
a pair of well-fitted shoes is that they
should have different shoes for different
purposes. While Velcro makes it easy for
kids to put on shoes by themselves,
children that are very active and can keep
running and hopping for hours had better
wear sneakers with laces because they
prevent shoes from falling off their feet
easily.

7. Resources:
http://www.galisteobebeycomplementos.com/
http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Mistakes-to-
Avoid-in-Kids-Shoes-Shopping&id=2583140

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