🦶 How to measure your child's foot size. Quick and easy at home!

When ordering children's shoes online, the right size is crucial. Shoes that are too small hinder development – ​​shoes that are too big make it difficult to walk. In this guide, we show you how to easily measure your child's feet at home, in just 3 minutes.

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👣 Why the right size is so important

Children's feet grow quickly – on average 1–2 sizes per year . Shoes that are too tight can affect the shape and movement of the foot, while shoes that are too big increase the risk of the child tripping. Barefoot shoes, like our LittleSteppies™ Sock Shoes , work best when they fit just right: enough room for the toes but still stable.

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🛠️ This is what you need

- A white paper

- A pen

- A ruler or measuring tape

- (Optional: tape to hold the paper still)

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📏 Step-by-step: How to measure

1. Place the paper on the floor against a wall.
   Have the child stand barefoot with their heel against the wall and their foot on the paper.

2. Mark at the front.
   Draw a line at the longest toe (sometimes it's the big toe, sometimes others).

3. Measure the length of the foot.
   Measure the distance between the edge of the paper and the marking.

4. Add growth month.
   Add about 0.8–1.2 cm for movement and growing feet.

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🧮 Use our size guide

Now that you have your measurements in centimeters, use our size guide to choose the right LittleSteppies™  size. The guide is based on the inside measurement and allows for both comfort and growth.

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💡 Tips from the expert

- Measure both feet – sometimes one foot is larger.

- Measure in the afternoon – your feet may swell slightly during the day.

- Measure without socks, or with the socks you plan to use with the shoes.

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✅ Summary

Choosing the right size is simple – but crucial. With a few minutes and simple tools at home, you can ensure your child's feet can grow, develop and run freely in comfortable, barefoot-friendly shoes. 🌱