Wearing shoes may seem like a very simple thing, just put your feet in, but for babies, it can be a bit difficult and the operation is not smooth. So how can we teach babies how to wear shoes?
1. Shoe type
Before teaching your baby how to wear shoes on their own, you should first choose shoes for them. It is best to choose shoes that are easy to put on and take off, such as those with adhesive buckles, which are convenient for the baby to put on and take off, and also easy to learn. As for the shoes that tie shoelaces, it will be taught to babies to wear this type of shoes in a while. Babies still cannot master the method of tying shoelaces.
2. Tell the baby the essentials of wearing shoes
First, let the baby put their foot into the shoe, push their toes forward vigorously, and then pull up the heel of the shoe. This way, the entire foot can be put into the shoe, and the adhesive button can be glued on.
3. Teach babies to identify left and right shoes
For babies, distinguishing between left and right shoes is a difficult task that requires a long period of practice to master. You can teach your baby how to recognize through methods. Ask him to place both shoes in front of him, with the heads of the shoes facing forward. If he sees a small gap in the middle when the two shoes are closed, then the left and right sides are correct, and he can "sit in their respective positions". If there is no small gap, then the left and right sides are reversed.
You can also let the baby experience the feeling of wearing the right and wrong shoes, whether they feel uncomfortable, etc. After practicing a few more times, even if the baby wears the wrong shoes again, they can immediately feel it and know how to solve it. Some babies may like to wear shoes upside down because of their mischievousness. You must point out their mistakes and let them correct them in a timely manner.
