I was about to buy sandals for my baby, but I found two terrible pieces of news!

I was preparing to buy sandals for my baby when I saw two pieces of news – 1. In the UK, a couple in Blackpool bought a pair of pink sandals as a birthday gift for their 2-year-old daughter. But after only wearing it for 30 minutes, his daughter came crying and the father found that her feet were covered in blood, and the scratches on her ankles were particularly serious. It’s not strange for new shoes to scratch your feet, but it’s ridiculous for your feet to be scratched all over. Afterwards, the manufacturer apologized and examined the cause, claiming that it had withdrawn the shoes and started an investigation, saying that this was the first complaint they had received. Some netizens commented on this news: This kind of rubber sandals are formed and pressed out of the mold at one time. If the edges are not pressed well, they will be very sharp. It is not grinding the feet, it is almost like cutting with a knife… 2. China, Shanghai In June, the Shanghai Quality Supervision Bureau conducted random inspections on seven categories of children\’s products and found that the passing rate of children\’s shoes sold in online stores and physical stores was only 55%, of which 18 products were unqualified and 14 products were seriously unqualified. In addition to the fact that the parts of the shoes are not strong enough, what is even more frightening is that the formaldehyde content seriously exceeds the standard, and the plasticizer exceeds the standard… Thinking that the shoes we carefully selected for our children are actually health killers, mothers are literally bleeding. The random inspection results and reasons for failure are shown in the table below. The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and last year’s sandals have become too small. It’s time to buy new shoes. When news like this comes to light, what kind of trouble are the unscrupulous shoe dealers going to make? What do you want mothers to do? Mothers have developed a sharp eye to identify everything from food to clothing. In addition to keeping in mind the shoe dealer blacklist mentioned in the news, there are some things you must know if you want to choose a comfortable pair of shoes for your children this summer. 1. Do I have to buy one size larger for my shoes? No matter what shoes you buy, the fit is most important. Shoes that are too tight will affect the child\’s foot activities and blood circulation. Shoes that are too loose will not follow the feet and the child will easily trip when running. Online shopping has become the first choice of many mothers because of its high quality, low price and time saving. But when it comes to buying shoes for your children, you really can’t place an order just by looking at the style and size online. In a word: you must try them on. Let your child stand up and try on shoes, because the angle of his little feet when standing will make the shoe size half or even one size larger than when he is sitting. After putting it on, let the child walk. When the child\’s toes touch the front of the shoe and an adult\’s index finger can be inserted into the back, it is the appropriate shoe size. At the same time, please note that the insteps of babies are generally thicker, so after putting on shoes, the insteps should be slightly loose. Children\’s feet grow quickly and they need to replace their shoes soon after wearing them. Therefore, adults in the family, especially the elderly, like to buy big shoes for their children. However, it is really uncomfortable for small feet to wear big shoes. The feet slide around in the shoes and tend to push forward when running. Over time, the thumbs develop and become deformed. In addition, shoes that are too big are not only difficult to walk on, but also wear out faster. When the child is really dressed properly and the shoes are already worn out, why bother? 2. The softer the upper and sole, the better? The softness and hardness of the shoes depends on the age of the child. When choosing shoes for your toddler, it is best to choose soft, comfortable cloth shoes with non-slip soles. Infants and young children have very soft soles, and wearing hard shoes will hinder the natural development of the child\’s feet. When a child is about 2 years old and can run and jump, he should choose shoes with moderate hardness and softness, which will help the child master balance when walking. And thisAs the child\’s activity level increases, slightly harder shoes can help protect the child\’s feet and prevent them from being hurt by bumping into hard objects. As for the soles, many parents think that the more flexible the better, it seems that the soles that are easy to bend are softer and more comfortable. In fact, scientifically designed children\’s shoes should be such that the front 1/3 of the sole is bendable and the back 2/3 is not easy to bend. This not only facilitates movement but also protects the child\’s developing arch. Crocs, which have been very popular in recent years, are famous for their softness, good elasticity and comfortable wearing. However, for children who run for a long time, these shoes can be used as slippers at home and are not necessary for outdoor sports – they are worn for a long time. Children who wear soft-soled shoes are more likely to suffer from flat feet. 3. How much should the sandals be exposed to keep them cool? When it comes to sandals, everyone definitely thinks that the cooler the better, but those shoes with exposed toes and heels are not suitable for babies under 3 years old. Babies who have just learned to walk or run unsteadily are very likely to fall or kick foreign objects, and their exposed toes are easily injured. You can consider more styles that wrap the toes. At least, remember to wear a pair of shoes with tighter wrapping when your children are doing outdoor activities. As for the heel, please note that the back of the shoe is best to cover the foot. Children\’s bones, joints, and ligaments are still in the development stage, and their balance is poor. If the back of the shoes is too soft or has no back, the feet will not be supported accordingly, and the feet will sway from side to side in the shoes, which may lead to poor development Walking posture may cause ankle and ligament damage in severe cases. 4. Are popular trendy shoes good shoes? Children\’s feet are not smaller versions of adults. They are different from adults in structure and function, and will change with bone development and habitual posture. Nowadays, many popular fashion brands have launched parent-child shoes. The shoes are fashionable and beautiful in appearance and are very popular among mothers. But this kind of smaller version of shoes for adults is not necessarily suitable for children’s fat feet. If you look carefully, you will find that many fashionable shoes have a raised arch design, that is, there is a bulge in the middle of the shoe to fit the arch of the foot better. For adults, this design can help support the arch of the foot and has health benefits, but this is not the case for babies. Infants and young children do not have arches. As they grow older, the arches of their feet will gradually develop. If your child wears shoes with a bulge in the middle too early, it will affect the development of the child\’s arch, and the arch muscles in the developmental period will not be able to get necessary exercise. There are also many fashionable shoes with raised heels, which look beautiful, but can cause excessive pressure on the forefoot of the child, damage the arch of the foot, and easily cause the toes to be squeezed forward. Long-term wearing may even lead to foot deformity. 5. What material is a perfect pair of shoes made of? There are many materials for sandals, and no material is perfect. We can only say that each has its own pros and cons. Plastic materials are not very breathable, but they are not afraid of water and are easy to clean. On rainy days, small sandals like these are more suitable for children to play in water. PU materials are softer and have good elasticity, but they are easily damaged when soaked in water. They are breathable. The fabric is not very durable; genuine leather has the best breathability, but some leather is hard, especially the uppers. If it is too hard, it will scratch your feet, and genuine leather should not get wet. Although it can absorb sweat, it is not recommended to wear it barefoot often; cloth The comfort and breathability of the quality upper are relatively good, but because they are too soft, they are harmful to the ankle andThe support in the arch area is slightly lacking, making it not suitable for long-term running. Nowadays, many shoes are designed with mixed materials. Different materials are selected according to the requirements of different parts. Mothers can pay attention to this when purchasing. Whether a pair of sandals is safe, comfortable and convenient for children to wear is more important than anything else. Quick tips for choosing the right shoes 1. The heels and ankles of the shoes should have appropriate coverage, which can support and protect the little feet. 2. The width of the front end of the shoe should allow room for the toes to move freely. 3. The back of the shoe should be strong to ensure that when both sides of the back of the shoe are squeezed, they will not gather toward the middle or collapse toward the sole, so as to provide ideal protection and support for the child\’s heel. 4. The soles should be non-slip and not too thick, about 1 centimeter is appropriate. 5. There is no need for obvious concave curvature on both sides of the sole. Because until children are about six years old, their feet do not have obvious concave arcs, and the sides of their feet are closer to straight lines. 6. Don’t follow the trend when buying. Trying on something is the way to go. Finally, it is recommended that babies who have just started to walk do not need to wear any shoes indoors until a few months before they start to walk independently. Walking barefoot can promote the exercise of the baby\’s foot muscles and better help the baby establish a sense of balance and limb coordination. Text | Yan Han’s mother