Guide to baby's first shoes
At Bundgaard, we specialize in baby's first shoes. With years of experience and a deep understanding of children's foot development, we design the highest quality first shoes to give your child the best start.
First steps require more than just small shoes - they require the right combination of comfort, support and flexibility. Our prewalkers and beginner shoes are designed with your child's needs and movement patterns in mind, creating the optimal foundation for healthy and natural development.
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How to choose
At Bundgaard, we distinguish between prewalkers and beginner shoes because little feet have different needs depending on their stage of development.
When your child starts to stand up and take their first tentative steps, they need an ultra-light shoe that follows their movements and is very similar to walking barefoot.
As they become more mobile, crawl outdoors or start walking more confidently, the need changes. The shoe needs to provide more protection - which is why we recommend a beginner shoe that is more robust and suitable for active everyday use.
Common to both our prewalkers and beginner shoes is that they are developed with an ultra-flexible sole that follows the natural movements of the foot and supports the child's motor development. At the same time, all our shoes have a fixed heel cap that ensures a stable foot position and supports the ankle in a healthy and gentle way.
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What should you look for?
Flat soles
Your child's first shoes should have completely flat soles with no height difference between the forefoot and heel.
Room for your toes
The shoe should have a wide forefoot that allows the toes to spread and move freely.
Flexible soles
The shoe should have soft and flexible soles to allow the foot to move as naturally as possible.
Fixed heel cap
The shoe should have a firm heel cup for support and a more stable gait.
Breathability
The shoe should be made of breathable materials so that the foot can breathe and not get damp in closed shoes.
Prewalker - for the very first steps
The Prewalker is the first shoe your child wears when they start standing, crawling or taking their first steps. It's lightweight and ultra-flexible, allowing your child's feet to move naturally and build strength and balance.
The shoe is ideal for the early stages of standing up, standing on their own or taking their first steps with support. The shoe fits snugly and supportively around the ankle and gives the feet a secure grip - without compromising on freedom of movement.
Prewalkers are primarily used indoors or for short periods and should give the child the feeling of being almost barefoot, but with a little protection and support.
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Beginner shoes - for increased activity
As your child becomes more mobile, starts crawling outdoors or takes their first more confident steps, they need a sturdy and supportive shoe that can keep up with their increasing activity level.
Our beginner shoes have a soft and flexible sole that protects the foot without restricting movement. The durable rubber nose protects both toes and shoes when crawling and playing. The shoe fits snugly around the foot and provides the support your child needs to move safely and securely.
Our beginner shoes are ideal for outdoor use and for everyday use in daycare centers where children are active for longer periods of time.
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