Cold Feet

This is for all the wonderful busy bodies out there who think they know what's best for babies in regards to their feet. Going out to and from the car without socks and shoes on is not going to harm their little feet. If it was truly cold enough for a 5-10 minute trip to do some harm they would be bundled up in a snow suit anyway. Furthermore, if your child is learning to walk going barefoot is best. Babies who are barefoot while learning to walk, walk faster and are apt to walk properly. Babies who are in shoes all the time are apt to walk slower and not walk properly. So there.

"As your baby starts to walk, let him go barefoot as much as possible. Babies use their feet and toes to grip as they are learning to walk. When shoes are necessary, flexible ones with protective, but soft soles are best." This is a direct quote from a pamphlet at my Pediatrician's office. I just wanted to set the records straight for all of those wonderful busy bodies who keep stopping me in the stores or at the post office and giving me lectures on my baby's "poor cold tootsies...yes you tell your mama you need socks and shoes on." Gag. I'm ready to throttle the next one who tells me that.