So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, May 5, 2011

The way to Choose The Right Shoes For your Kids

By Aikednea Johansen


It's pretty usual for kids to go around in footies or in socks during their first months. At that age, shoes are just a 'decoration' item simply because newborns or young babies never walk so they don't need any kind of support for their body and feet. Nevertheless, the minute kids start to walk, usually quite a couple of months before or after they turn one, you must know what kinds of footwear your kid is going to wear. You may need to buy several pairs of new shoes for toddlers and preschoolers pretty regularly, so you will most likely begin to ask yourself plenty of questions regarding your kid's shoes.

Picking the right footwear for your kid is not easy. If you're planning to buy footwear, you must ask 3 specific questions before buying. They are the following:

1. How does it fit? 2. How is it made? 3. Is the shoe appropriate for your kid's age?

Let's analyze each single question a little more thoroughly.

1. How does it fit? - When you ask this, you must consider the length, width and depth of the shoe and check this carefully as soon as the shoe is fitting your child's foot. If you pick a shoe that's ill fitting, you may hurt your kid's feet. Your child can have ingrown toenails, calluses and bunions. Also, try checking your kid's 'growth spurts' simply because when children grow, their feet grow too. It is a good idea to purchase new footwear for your child every three to four months, simply because it will maintain the fit suitable for their feet. Bear in mind that footwear truly needn't to be "broken in". When a shoe is not comfy from the start, it means that's certainly not the perfect shoe for your kid.

2. How is it made? - 4 distinctive parts form any shoe: upper part, insole, outer sole and heel. Kids are generally quite active, so it is advisable that the upper part of the shoe is made from a strong but breathable material for example canvas or leather. (Try avoiding footwear which are made of plastic, particularly at young ages!). Attempt picking a shoe which insole is made from an absorbent material. It's not actually necessary to have padded insoles or special arch support insoles at this age. The outer sole has to give flexibility, traction and cushioning to the shoe, but it should not be bulky or sticky when your kid walks. Bulky, sticky outer soles can lead to unnecessary injury by making your child clumsy. Furthermore, heels aren't really necessary at this age at all! Try picking shoes with flat soles; it'll make it much simpler for your child to walk.

3. Is the shoe appropriate for your kid's age? - A pre-walking kid doesn't really need shoes. Their feet just require footies and warm socks; they can actually walk barefoot indoors. If you have a toddler and he's just learning to walk, he should put on footwear that have a smooth sole and a high top. Additionally, it must be made from materials that are light and breathable. These sorts of shoes stay on better and help preventing falls. If you have a school-age child, there is an excellent variety of appropriate footwear, such as tennis shoes, sandals and even hiking boots. If you have an older kid, you simply have to follow the first two questions and choose the very best footwear for your kid.






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