I recommend Baobaby shoes with great joy and I would be very happy if I had them as a child because my feet would have enjoyed even then, and not wait until I was an adult when I started doing foot reflexology.

Leon Flatz, Flatz Reflexotherapy

Objava Baobaby Pelice – soft slippers for babies pojavila se prvi puta na Baobaby.

There are always ongoing dilemmas about when and which shoes to buy for a child.

While your baby is crawling and starting to pull up to stand, shoes are not necessary — not even during the first steps, unless the child is outside. In that case, shoes serve to protect against injuries and weather conditions such as rain or snow. Hard shoes and soles interfere with proper crawling and prevent the child from stepping correctly. In such cases, the child has to shift extra weight due to the thickness of the sole in order to make a proper step, which is not feasible at that age. During crawling, because of their stiffness, shoes can position the feet outward (into a valgus position), and during walking, they prevent sensory input from reaching the foot muscles.

As a physiotherapist with many years of experience in children’s neuromotor development, I recommend soft, breathable leather shoes made from natural materials—slippers that allow for complex joint movements and effectively enable the transfer of weight through bones and soft tissues. Until a child achieves stable, confident walking—and even afterward—it is beneficial for them to wear this type of footwear at home, as it supports the healthy and unrestricted development of the feet.

Alma Ćurtović, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bobath Instructor, Schroth Therapist

Objava Baobaby soft slippers for babies pojavila se prvi puta na Baobaby.

Most parents struggle with the question of how to choose the right shoes for their child’s first steps.

There are many models, colors, and designs to choose from — but how do you pick the healthiest option for your child?

Experts agree that for a child’s first steps, and even up to the age of three, it is essential to allow the foot as much freedom as possible for natural muscle and bone development. It is also important for the child to develop proprioception and reflexes that help ensure stability while walking and prevent injuries. This will have a positive impact not only on their movement during childhood but also later in adulthood.

What are the three most important things/features?

1. The shoes should be flexible and have a soft sole to allow the foot to better feel the ground.
2. They should have a non-slip sole and be wide enough so that the child’s toes are not cramped.
3. They should be made from natural, breathable materials to ensure they are safe for delicate children’s skin.

Only by choosing the right shoes can you help your child enjoy playing in the park, participate in sports, and develop proper body posture.

Baobaby shoes precisely meet the most important criteria when choosing your child’s first footwear.

Dr. Branimira Pašalić, specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Emmett and MFR practitioner.

Objava The 3 most important things when choosing first walking shoes for your child pojavila se prvi puta na Baobaby.

The choice of a child’s first footwear when they begin to walk is important. Over time, it has been shown that the optimal development of the foot occurs in a barefoot environment. This means that, for ideal foot development, it would be beneficial for children to walk barefoot from an early age. However, such a scenario is difficult for most of us to imagine due to the various risks associated with barefoot walking. Nevertheless, choosing footwear designed according to the barefoot model appears to be an excellent alternative, providing adequate foot protection while also offering the necessary conditions for the optimal development of a child’s foot.

Today’s footwear designed according to the barefoot model is lightweight, provides enough room for the toes, is flexible, and lacks cushioning materials for the soles. As a result, walking in barefoot shoes is functionally considered similar to barefoot walking, while still offering foot protection. Moreover, a recent study by Gimunov et al. on children in the early walking phase showed that those who learned to walk in barefoot shoes had higher foot arches and a smaller foot progression angle compared to their peers who wore traditional children’s slippers. In other words, they displayed more favorable parameters associated with proper foot development.

There are several models available on the market, but based on the previously mentioned classifications, the Baobaby barefoot shoe model stands out the most in our region for children who are beginning to walk. This barefoot shoe model not only looks visually appealing and child-friendly, but it is also handmade and assembled without the use of glue, thereby avoiding the risk of allergic reactions to adhesives. The shoes are easy to put on, soft, and fit the foot perfectly. The ankle collar is lined with a velvet-like fabric, preventing any rubbing or discomfort. Finally, when parents bring their child to a pediatric orthopedic specialist after the first steps have been taken, the experiences with the Baobaby barefoot shoe model are overwhelmingly positive.

Dr. Josip Vlaić, PhD, MD, orthopedic specialist and subspecialist in pediatric orthopedics from the Children’s Hospital Zagreb in Klaićeva Street.

Objava Development of Children’s Feet and the Proper Choice of First Shoes pojavila se prvi puta na Baobaby.