Mom’s Clever Trick Lets Her Determine Her Child’s Shoe Size Without Tantrums
When it comes to convincing your kids to try on shoes, many parents have probably had a tantrum.
However, one resourceful parent has discovered a clever trick that makes this tedious task a breeze.
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Alina, known as ‘alimony life’ on TikTok, shared her genius tip on her social media page. The tip has since gone viral and has been viewed over 1.5 million times.
She captioned the video, “Easy way to know your kid’s shoe size when you go shoeless shopping,” adding, “Things I wish I had known as a new mom.”
Children usually begin wearing shoes when they can walk, which is usually around 12 to 18 months of age.
However, it is essential that they spend enough time barefoot so that they develop strong, healthy feet and improve their balance and coordination.
When choosing shoes for beginning walkers, opt for soft, flexible soles that mimic the natural movement of bare feet.
Alina’s trick involves a simple piece of dental floss.
She demonstrates this by taking a piece of dental floss and then measuring it from heel to toe along her baby’s foot.
Despite the baby’s restless behavior, the trick proves effective.
After measuring the size, she cuts the dental floss and uses it to measure the size of a shoe by inserting the string into it.
This simple yet effective method can save parents a lot of hassle and make shoe shopping a lot smoother.
The video attracted a lot of attention, with thousands of people liking it and many taking to the comments to share their opinions.
Someone wrote: “Or… you could just try it on?”
But Alina replied: ‘Size doesn’t mean anything.
“Different brands have different sizes.”
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Another added: “So convenient.”
A third mother also suggested a trick she discovered herself.
She wrote: “I placed her feet on my palms and measured her feet when I wasn’t taking her shoe shopping. It worked wonders.”
A fourth said: “Smart mom.”
While another parent wrote: “This is so cool, thank you!”
“Great idea!! I’m gonna steal it,” said someone else.
When should you have your baby’s feet measured?
According to The children’s shoe company say it’s important to measure their feet every six weeks, once babies and toddlers start wearing shoes.
This recommendation is based on the rapid growth that children experience during this period, combined with the critical phase in which they learn to walk.
Ill-fitting shoes can hinder children’s physical development and hinder their learning to walk.
