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Is There a Best Age to Start Daycare?

• The age at which your child starts daycare often depends on your employment, the length of your maternity leave, and whether you have relatives or a paid caregiver who can help you with childcare at home. 
• Many daycare centers care for babies from the age of six weeks, but it’s the quality of the daycare that matters most. 
• If you can wait until your child is a toddler, there are some signs to look for to help you decide if your child is ready for a daycare or preschool setting. 

For some families, daycare is a lifesaver, letting parents get back to work secure in the knowledge that their infants are taken care of and safe. For others, letting go of their babies every morning is difficult and fills them with anxiety as they return to their jobs. 

For still other families, daycare represents an educational opportunity for their toddlers to learn, grow, and socialize to get ready for school. At the same time, it gives the caregiver at home time to work, take care of other kids, or simply take a break. 

Whatever your situation and reasons for choosing daycare, the first time you leave your child at a young age can be tough. You are likely to be filled with worries and questions about whether you made the right decision about your childcare. 

That’s okay, and it’s something most parents go through. Remember that the best age to start daycare will be different for every child and every family.

Daycare Age: When to Send Your Child to Daycare

The age at which your child starts daycare may not be entirely your personal choice. Finding care for your child outside the home will depend on your employer’s policies and the length of your parental leave. 

Your decision to start daycare will also depend on whether any family members can help you and whether hiring a paid caregiver is an option for you. Quality daycare is often the most cost-effective and convenient childcare option for many working parents.   

Is my baby too young for daycare? 

Opinions on the optimal age for starting daycare vary. Some experts suggest children should not go to daycare until they are twelve months old. Others say that infants up to seven months of age find the transition to daycare easier than older infants. Still others say you should keep your children at home as long as possible. 

However, many daycare centers take babies from a minimum age of six weeks, when most maternity leaves end in the US. If you are worried about sending your young baby to daycare, remember that sending children younger than a year old to daycare is not unusual. 

In 2019, the National Center for Education Statistics reported some helpful findings that show that many families are in the same boat regarding infant and early childhood daycare. They found that:

• 42% of children under the age of one received some kind of weekly nonparental care.
• Of those children, 32% were in daycare settings.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the type of childcare of your child receives is less important than the quality. What matters more than your child’s age is that you feel confident about the childcare center and comfortable that the staff is caring, qualified, and knowledgeable. 

Is it ever too late to start daycare?

Older children may find the transition to the structured environment of daycare more difficult than young babies. This is because they have greater emotional maturity and understand more about what is happening. As a result, it may take a two-year-old more time to adjust to long periods away from a parent than, for example, a four-month-old.  

However, if you have cared for your child at home yourself, with the help of relatives, or with a nanny, you may still want to consider some kind of daycare setting for your young child before they start school at the age of five. 

If you’re weighing the pros and cons of daycare, you should know that daycare has many benefits for children who are approaching school age. Structured childcare or preschool allows toddlers to socialize with other children, learn to trust teachers, and practice skills like cooperation, sharing, and collaboration. 

Being in a group setting is a great way to expand and encourage language skills, creative play, and friendship for toddlers. In addition, time spent away from parents and understanding that they come back is part of a child’s emotional development.  

Signs That Your Child Is Ready for Daycare

Kids will start daycare at different ages. However, if you have some flexibility in deciding when to send your child to daycare, there are some signs to look for that may let you know that they’re ready: 

Sign	What It Means
They understand instructions.	Your child will be ready to follow rules and fall into the routines easily at daycare.
They show independence.	Your child will be able to separate from you at drop off and move between activities.
They are curious about other children.	Your child is ready to interact, communicate, practice social skills, and start learning about friendship with other kids.
They are potty trained, or close to it.	Some daycares assist with potty training. Check the daycare policy and make sure your child is prepared in advance.
They are communicative.	Your child will be able to express themselves and their needs to the staff and other kids.

If your toddler is showing some of these signs, they may be ready for daycare. You also know your child’s personality best, so you’ll have an instinct about whether it’s time for them to go into childcare with other kids. 

Signs That Your Child Is Not Yet Ready for Daycare

A daycare is often full of light, sound, and color. They tend to be noisy and joyful environments full of social interaction with lots going on all the time. They will be filled with toys, activities, food, and other stimulating elements.  

Not all toddlers will be ready to dive into the daycare environment if they have only ever experienced a single caregiver. They will be separating from you while at the same time, navigating new relationships, rules, and activities. Understandably, daycare can be overwhelming for some young children.

If you’re not sure whether it’s time to put your child in daycare, there are some signs to consider to help you decide:  

For children who find large groups of kids stressful or need more one-on-one attention, check for a low staff to child ratio when looking at childcare centers. Also, consider daycares or preschools that offer half days if a full day away from home is too overwhelming for your child at first.  

Tips on Preparing Your Child for Daycare

There are some practical and easy things that a parent can do to prepare an infant or toddler to begin daycare.

For breastfeeding infants

If you are putting a breastfeeding infant into daycare, you can continue giving them breastmilk.  

Open communication with the daycare staff about breastmilk storage, bottles, and the timing of feeds for babies before starting daycare is essential. If you work close by, discuss options for coming in to breastfeed during the day if that is important to you. 

About a month before starting daycare, think about your system for pumping, freezing, and storing breastmilk. Also make sure your baby will take a bottle.    

Talk with your child 

Talk about daycare and explain how it works in simple words. Even a young child can understand the concept. Reading picture books about daycare may help. 

Visit with your child 

Take your child to the daycare center for a visit before they have their first day. Introduce them to the staff. Show them that you like and trust the adults in charge. Let them explore the center so the new environment is familiar before they begin. 

Have other caregivers stay with them at home 

To help your infant or toddler understand the concept of people other than you as their caregivers, arrange some sessions with babysitters at home.  

Show your child that they can be left safely with another trusted adult and that you will always return. 

For potty training children 

Make sure you know the daycare’s policies on potty training well in advance. If the daycare staff are going to assist with potty training, make sure your child has a daycare bag packed with extra clothes in case of accidents. 

If your child has to be potty trained before starting a preschool program, make sure you have begun the process well in advance.

Does child care make a difference to children’s development?

By Lauren Lowry, Hanen SLP and clinical writer

Over 70% of children in Canada are in some kind of child care arrangement and this number is similar in other countries. Usually, children are placed in child care because both parents are working. However, sometimes, parents are advised by a professional to enroll their child in child care because this environment will promote their child’s development.

Parents have many questions about child care and we thought it would be helpful to identify some common assumptions about the effects of child care and report on what the research actually shows. The first few assumptions relate to typically-developing children, and the final three assumptions relate to children with special needs.

Assumptions about typically-developing children and child care

Children who attend child care have better outcomes than children who are cared for at home by their mothers

FALSE

A study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in the US looked at the influence of both child care and the home environment on over 1,000 typically-developing children [1]. They found that:

• “children who were cared for exclusively by their mothers did not develop differently than those who were also cared for by others” [1, p.1]

They also found that

• “parent and family characteristics were more strongly linked to child development than were child care features” [1, p.1].

This means that families have a greater impact on how a child develops than child care does.

Two family features that had a significant influence on children’s development were the quality of:

• mother-child interactions – children’s outcomes were better when mothers were responsive, sensitive, attentive, and provided good stimulation during interactions.
• the family environment – families which had organized routines, books and play materials, and engaged in stimulating experiences both in and out of the home (outings, library trips, etc.) had children with better social and cognitive outcomes.

The take home message…

Children who attend child care have the same outcomes as children who are cared for at home.

Children who attend child care have the same outcomes as children who are cared for at home. Whether a child attends daycare or not, it is the family that has a major impact on their child’s development, with the parents’ interactions with the child being a critically important factor.

Child care centres are better for children’s development than home-based child care settings

TRUE and FALSE

The NICHD study [1] compared children who attended child care centres with children who attended home-based care (e.g. a home-based daycare, or care within the child’s home by someone other than the child’s parents). They found that centre-based child care was linked to:

• somewhat better cognitive and language development
• better pre-academic skills involving letters and numbers
• fewer behaviour problems at ages 2 and 3
• more behaviour problems at age 4 ½ (such as disobedience and aggression)

Therefore, there appear to be pros and cons to both centre-based and home-based child care settings.

It doesn’t matter which child care a child goes to since most are of high quality

FALSE

The majority of child care settings provide children with a warm, supportive environment that protects children’s health and safety [2]. However, only a small percentage of children in child care receive caregiving which promotes and stimulates development.

Studies have shown that:

• “most child care settings in the United States provide care that is “fair” (between “poor” and “good”)” [1, p.11).
• only about a third of child care centres and a third of family home daycares in Canada encourage children’s social, language and cognitive development [2].
• there is some evidence that child care centres that are inclusive (that welcome and accommodate children with special needs) tend to be of higher quality than noninclusive programs [3].

What contributes to high quality child care? The NICHD [1] found that high quality care was related to the amount of “positive caregiving” provided, which means that caregivers or teachers:

• show a positive attitude
• have positive physical contact with the children
• respond frequently to the children’s vocalizations
• ask questions
• encourage the children
• sing songs and read books
• encourage and advance the children’s behaviour
• discourage negative interactions

The language used by the caregiver was the most important factor that predicted children’s cognitive and language outcomes.

Of all of these factors, the language used by the caregiver (e.g. making interested comments in response to what children say, asking questions, responding to vocalizations) is the most important factor that predicted children’s cognitive and language outcomes .

The take home message…

Parents cannot assume that all child care centres are of high quality, and should look for the “positive caregiving” qualities above when choosing a child care. The NICHD provides a “Positive Caregiving Checklist” to guide parents in selecting high quality child care. The checklist is available on their website at http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/seccyd_06.pdf (see page 36).

Regulated/licensed child care centres provide better quality child care than centres or home daycares that do not meet such standards

TRUE

In many regions, there are minimum standards outlined by the government known as “regulable features” [1]. These features include factors like the adult-to-child ratio, group size, and the child care provider’s training. In Canada, child care centres or family child care settings that have met these minimum requirements are known as “regulated” [4].

The NICHD study [1] found that:

• children in child care centres that met more standards (such as adult-to-child ratio, caregiver’s education level, and class size) tended have better outcomes than children in centres that met fewer standards.

The NICHD also found a connection between these features that were regulated and the extent of positive caregiving provided at a centre:

• “the more standards a child care setting meets, the more positive the caregiving. The more positive the caregiving, the higher the quality of care and the better the children’s outcomes” [1, p.12].

Therefore, regulated child care centres tend to provide more positive caregiving, which means that the children benefit more from this type of high quality care.

Children who attend high quality child care have better outcomes than children who attend lower quality child care

TRUE

We know that a child’s family and home environment influences his development more than child care does. However, the reality is that many children attend child care. The NICHD [1] compared the outcomes of children in high quality child care with children in lower quality care. They found that the children in higher quality child care centres demonstrated [1]:

• better cognitive, language, and social development
• better school readiness (e.g. reading, writing, number skills)

Therefore, when choosing a child care centre, quality does make a difference.

Assumptions about children with special needs and child care

Children with special needs have better outcomes when they are enrolled in child care

FALSE

Booth and Kelly, two authors from the above NICHD study, followed 156 young children with or at risk for developmental disabilities, to determine if child care made a difference to their development [5].

When they compared children with developmental disabilities who attended daycare and children who were cared for at home by their mothers, they found that:

• children who attended child care did not do any better than children who did not

Furthermore, when Booth and Kelly looked at the children with special needs who attended child care, they found that the quality of the caregiving at home affected the outcomes of these children [5].

Therefore, spending time in child care is not necessarily beneficial (or harmful) for the development of children with special needs [5]. Whether a child with special needs attends child care or not, the interactions that happen at home have a great impact on the child’s development.

Children with special needs should be enrolled in child care from a very young age to benefit their development

FALSE

Booth and Kelly found that:

• children who were a little older when they started daycare (over 12 months of age) were better able to control and manage their own behaviour than children who started during the first year of life.

Booth and Kelly were of the opinion that, when children begin daycare when they are a little older, it gives them more time at home with their parents, which allows them to benefit from consistent caregiving and routines. This seems to help them develop behaviour regulation skills.

Therefore, starting daycare early, especially in the first year of life, may not be ideal for children with special needs.

Children with special needs benefit from increased hours in child care

FALSE

Parents of children with special needs sometimes wonder if they should increase the number of hours their child spends in child care in order to boost their child’s development. However, Booth and Kelly [5] found that:

• the amount of time spent in child care did not influence the outcomes of children with developmental disabilities

Therefore, more hours in daycare doesn’t result in better outcomes for children with special needs.

Putting it all together

What matters most?

What is most important to a child’s development is the kind of interactions he has with his parents.

Regardless of whether children attend child care, what happens at home matters most in terms of their development. What is most important to a child’s development is the kind of interactions he has with his parents. Frequent back-and-forth interactions within everyday activities, during which parents listen to their child, respond warmly and with interest to what he communicates and provide information that he can learn from are what count. In fact, these kinds of parent-child interactions predict a child’s development – far more than child care factors do.

No differences between outcomes of children cared for in child care and at home

Contrary to what many people think, children who attend child care have similar outcomes to children who are cared for at home by their mothers. This is true for typically-developing children and children with special needs.

How to choose a child care centre

When choosing a child care, families should:

• not assume that all child care centres are of high quality
• look for evidence of positive caregiving, especially the language used by the caregiver, as this is linked to high quality care and positive outcomes
• find out if a child care is licensed or regulated, as these centres tend to provide higher quality care
• consider the pros and cons when choosing a child care centre versus a home-based setting

If your child has special needs

Families who have a child with special needs should remember that:

• starting child care after 12 months of age may give the child more time at home to learn to manage his own behaviour
• increasing a child’s daycare hours has not been shown to improve his development

Endnotes

1. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS. (2006). The NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD). Findings for Chidlren up to Age 4 ½ Years (05-4318). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
2. Doherty, G., Lero, D., Goelman, H., LaGrange, A., & Tougas, J. (2000). You bet I care! A Canada-wide study on wages, working conditions, and practices in child care centres. Centre for Families, Work and Well-Being, University of Guelph, Ontario.
3. Buysse, V., Wesley, P. W., Bryant, D., & Gardner, D. (1999). Quality of early childhood programs in inclusive and noninclusive settings. Exceptional Children, 65(3), 301‐314.
4. Parliament of Canada website: http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/LOP/ResearchPublications/prb0418-e.htm
5. Booth, C.L. & Kelly, J.F. (2002). Child care effects on the development of toddlers with special needs. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 17, 171-196.

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What a child should be able to do at 5 months: skills and development of a five-month-old baby

The development of a child at 5 months should be aimed at maintaining physical skills, strengthening the muscular corset and pushing to crawl. During this period, the behavior, feeding and daily routine of the baby changes, in which teeth begin or are already being cut.

Content:

• Physical development
• What should a child be able to do at 5 months?
  • Physical abilities and reflexes
  • Intellectual development of the child
  • Perception of the world
  • Daily routine, sleep and nutrition
  • Child care at 5 months
  • Evgeny Komarovsky’s opinion
  • What should the baby be protected from?
• When to worry?
• How to help your child develop?

Physical development

In infancy, a girl lags behind a boy in all respects. The boy is on average 0.5 kg larger and 2-3 cm taller. The difference between peers of different sexes persists in the first year of life, and then disappears.

Norms of physical indicators for five-month-old children:

Physical abilities

Bones are more elastic and proportional than before. Thanks to this, tactile sensations become well developed. During this period, the digestive system has already adapted to food, so intestinal colic practically disappears. Children who, in addition to mixtures and breast milk, began to receive complementary foods, defecate no more than 1-2 times a day. The consistency of feces is different and depends on the type of feeding.

Profuse salivation due to the eruption of the first milk teeth, which can last up to a year or longer. In this case, the gums swell, the temperature may rise and the secretion of mucus in the nose may increase.

Read also Everything about milk teeth in children: when and how do they fall out?

What should a child be able to do at 5 months?

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By this age child:

Physical abilities and reflexes

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The child is no longer lying still, but is actively learning about his body and testing its capabilities. He not only balances, lying on his stomach, but lifts up his bent legs and arms. There are extensor-pushing movements that prepare the fragile body for crawling. The baby is already holding his head evenly, being in his arms or lying on his stomach. When lifting in the arms of his mother, his head does not throw back. By this time, the reflexes of the newborn are fading.

Intellectual development of a child

The period from 4 to 6 months is called pseudospeech. Children pronounce non-localized and extremely indefinite sounds in articulation. They also distinguish the thumb from others and begin to actively use it in games.

Perception of the world

The eye muscles are fully formed, thanks to which the baby is happy to look around and follow moving objects. He emotionally reacts to his own and others, meeting the first with a smile, and the second with tears or genuine fear on his face.

The baby begins to distinguish between voices, highlighting the mother’s voice first of all from the general noise. He begins to react to sounds, the source of which can be at a distance of 5-6 meters.

Daily routine, sleep and nutrition

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A 5-month-old baby’s life includes 6 meals a day, 2-3 naps and 1-2 outdoor walks. Each family has its own daily routine, but you can take the following example as a guide:

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In addition to formula milk and breastfeeding, the baby can receive other food. The introduction of early complementary foods should be consulted with a pediatrician at a routine examination. The doctor recommends starting complementary foods if the weight is not normal, the child suffers from constipation and often spit up from liquid feeding. It is allowed to give vegetable and fruit purees, juices and cereals. These products are enough for up to six months.

5 months – the age when the baby can be introduced to:

• zucchini;
• cauliflower;
• broccoli;
• potatoes;
• green apple.

Do not rush to give brightly colored vegetables and fruits. Allergies are often caused by carrots and pumpkin.

Gradually increase from ¼ teaspoon per day, then move up to ½ teaspoon and work up to 100 g by the end of 5 months.

Green apple is best served baked rather than mashed. Use homemade puree or store bought. If you’re cooking yourself, make the most of seasonal vegetables. If you buy jars in a supermarket, pay attention to their expiration date.

Read also The whole truth about children’s organic products: how not to make a mistake when choosing?

Baby Care at 5 Months

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Parents should do gymnastics with the baby and bathe him.

List of daily procedures:

1. Clean the spout.
2. Wipe the skin in the auricle and behind the ears with flannel moistened with water.
3. Wash the buttocks and genitals with warm water.
4. Powder skin rashes with powder.
5. Wash face and hands by wiping them with a soft damp cloth.
6. Change diapers after each bowel movement.
7. In the evening, bathe the baby completely for half an hour. In the bath, you can add decoctions of medicinal herbs such as chamomile, thyme or string. You can entertain him with toys.

Trim your nails at least twice a week and clean the surface of your favorite toys. Pour boiling water over wooden, rubber and plastic toys.

Opinion of Evgeny Komarovsky

Dr. Komarovsky believes that a developed child at five months old should emotionally react to what is happening, actively explore the space, try to roll over and walk. He needs constant contact with adults through conversation, reading aloud or listening to music. At this age, complementary foods can be introduced by offering to eat pureed food.

Dr. Komarovsky offers 10 simple complementary feeding rules to follow:

What should the baby be protected from?

Interest in the world around you is fraught with injuries due to falls and bumps against furniture. Do not leave your child alone while playing.

With the introduction of complementary foods, digestive problems may occur. To them will be added whims, temperature and poor sleep, which are caused by teething.

No one is immune from these problems, but they can and should be prepared for. Secure your home by removing breakable items from tables and shelves. Limit the movement of the child by covering the floor area with pillows on all sides. If you play with him on the couch or bed, don’t leave him alone. One pillow in this case is not enough. It may fall to the floor and be injured. Set up a playpen at home. Buy a teether and gum gel that relieves pain, has an antibacterial effect and promotes healing of the gums.

When should you worry?

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If the child is developmentally delayed, parents notice movement problems, lack of interest in the world around them, and reactions to changes in colors or sounds. Closely monitor the baby before sounding the alarm and running to the pediatrician. Spend more time with him to notice the slightest changes in his behavior.

One should be worried when a five-month-old child:

• does not pronounce the simplest syllables and consonants. His speech consists of long vowels. He does not try to pronounce new sounds, but continues to walk, as in 4 months;
• does not attempt to pull himself up or roll over from his back to his stomach when an adult helps him;
• does not turn around and does not change his face when a quiet conversation is replaced by emotional statements;
• does not tighten the fabric covering the eyes when lying on the back. Normally, he should try to remove what interferes with his vision;
• does not resist when they try to take the toy from him. Children at this age hold on tightly and do not give up the object when it is pulled out of their hands;
• cannot wrap his arms around a ball held out by an adult;
• shows no interest in new objects that come into view. If there is a nondescript object in front of the baby, he should quickly switch when he sees a bright toy;
• does not follow the mother moving around the room with her eyes, and looks at one point;
• can’t hold his head. She hangs when he is lifted by the handles from a lying position to a sitting position;
• cannot relax the muscles on its own. Hypertonicity is corrected by gymnastics and therapeutic massage.

When noticing irregularities, a pediatrician should be consulted!

How to help your child develop?

Leave the desire to raise a genius from the cradle and take care of the physical, sensory, emotional and speech development of the baby. Diversify your daily routine with activities aimed at gaining new skills. The peculiarity of all games is their simplicity and easy learning. It is not necessary to do all the exercises and games in one day. Do gymnastics with your baby every day. Watch the step by step video:

Physical development

An hour after feeding, place the baby on a fitball or a large ball with his stomach or back, holding his hands. Slowly swing the ball from side to side, or moving in a circle. If there is no fitball, do passive gymnastics through stroking in a circular motion, rubbing or kneading the muscles.

A good exercise to strengthen the child’s muscle corset and support the mother’s press: lie on your back and put the baby on his stomach, leaning him on his legs, bent at the knees. Lift your shoulder blades off the floor and keep your shins parallel to the floor. Holding the child with your hands, sway from side to side. In the same position, twisting can be performed to pump up the press.

Encourage crawling by doing crawling with your baby every day. Place the baby on his stomach, and under him your left hand. With your right hand, support the legs bent at the knees. Lift the child with your left hand, and push him forward with your right hand. So you can crawl a meter, most importantly, regularly repeat this exercise.

In the fifth month of life, the baby on the stomach sways from side to side. His movements are like swimming. It can be put on a flat surface and surrounded on different sides by various toys. He will try to reach them, stretching the handles forward and trying to crawl to the place where the object is.

Speech and fine motor skills

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Stretch your fingers and hands, and take a tour of the house showing objects and describing their names, colors, shapes. Stuff a cloth bag with buckwheat to stimulate the nerve endings on your fingertips.

Hang colorful pictures around your house or arrange books that show 1 or 2 characters. Carry the child in your arms, stopping in front of them. After you name who is shown in the picture, step back a couple of steps and say the name of the drawn character again. The child can search with his eyes and look back to find the previously seen hero.

Thinking

Choose a musical toy with buttons, soft melody and moderate lighting. With your baby’s finger, alternately press different buttons with a pause of a few seconds so that he can notice the difference between the sounds.

The game “Ku-ku” will help predict the outcome of actions. Covering your face with your hands in front of the child, and then moving your hands to the side, say “ku-ku”. At first, the child laughs, but as he grows up, he stops reacting violently, because he already knows how it will all end.

Perception

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A baby explores the world by looking at, touching, biting and licking things. Support him in this endeavor by making a sensory box from improvised means. Take a bowl, saucepan or cardboard box with high sides. Fill it with various cereals, pasta, raisins, nuts, buttons, scraps of different fabrics and other items. They should differ in shape, size and texture. The contents of the sensory box can be spilled or thrown overboard by a child, so be prepared for a mess.

Create your first masterpieces with your baby. Spread some oilcloth or newspaper on the floor so as not to stain it. Prepare a jar of watercolors and white sheets. Sit on the floor with your child in front of you. Dip his finger in the paint and place it on the paper. In addition to the finger, you can completely color the palm and make the first prints of the baby as a keepsake. If he pulls everything into his mouth, then instead of paint, you can use fruit or vegetable puree. They will not be able to draw, but you will leave a few blots on paper.

A five-month-old child becomes more active in learning about the world. New skills are added to those already acquired. In feeding, complementary foods appear, the amount of which increases by 6 months. The development of the child should be aimed at strengthening the muscles and tactile sensations.

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90,000 features of child development. European Center for Physical Therapy “Pelican” in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg)

By the end of the 4th month, many babies reach the point where they need to lean on one elbow. The child can stretch and rotate the thoracic spine so that he has the opportunity to grab and examine an interesting toy from a prone position.

The child raises himself on his elbow, extends his free arm and takes a toy: the driving force behind development is the child’s purely natural desire to explore.

At this stage of development grasping, touching and exploring play an important role. A whole new experience begins. The child takes objects with his hands and explores them with the help of his senses: with the help of his mouth, the baby examines the object for taste, with his hands feels their shape and texture, and begins to perceive smells. Even as adults, people often return to this period of first discoveries and experiences and can tell what taste and smell some objects from childhood have. That is why you should not forbid children to put objects in their mouths, because this is how they learn about the world around them. This is one of the most important steps in a child’s development.

At this time, children begin to play actively both in the supine position and in the prone position. So they become more free in their actions due to the ability to lean on the elbow. When children first find this support, they try in vain to grab a toy lying in the distance. Toddlers will begin to move to the toy on their own only after a few weeks. As a rule, the child begins to play independently between the 4th and 6th month.

It is useful to give your child the right motor impulses in a playful way in advance and use them as support when handling him, for example, if your child needs to be turned. Some children “cunning” when turning over: arching, throwing back their heads and arching their backs, pushing off with their heels, instead of lifting their legs up, shifting the center of gravity. With the correct rotation, the child should mainly train the abdominal muscles. The turn always begins with a flexion of the body – chin to chest, legs raised – and ends with a stretch of the body in the prone position.

As an attentive parent, you will notice a difference in the quality of the movements. Avoid false impulses when turning. It is important not only to master each stage in time, but also to do it qualitatively. Therefore, in this article you will learn how to playfully prepare your child for the turn.

Features of the development of a child 4-5 months

supine position

The supine position becomes more stable and provides sufficient support on the back for the development of a grasping movement. The child learns to take a toy that is offered to him from the side, so that it falls into his field of vision. The kid brings the object to his mouth and studies. This is the first purposeful grab:

At the same time, at this age, the child cannot yet take a toy that is served to him in the center, and not from any side. This movement is not yet available to him, at most, the child will take the object with both hands at the same time. The kid still can’t decide which hand to use. This is due to the fact that the hemispheres of the brain at this stage are not sufficiently interconnected and work independently of each other.

Now the baby holds his head well in the middle position (in the center) and directs it to auditory and visual stimuli. He can freely turn his head in isolation from the movement of the body.

In the supine position, the body’s center of gravity is even more towards the head, so the child can raise the legs higher and connect the legs, while the big toes touch each other.

Prone position

The center of gravity of the body shifts more and more towards the feet with time. This allows the child to straighten the upper body and keep the head in the middle position (centered) longer. The legs are freely extended, slightly apart. Symmetrical support on the elbows is a necessary condition for the free rotation of the head in both directions.

Once the child feels secure in symmetrical elbow support, he again feels the opportunity to expand his range of motion and learn new things. For example, if he wants to grab a toy that is directly in front of him, he shifts his weight to one elbow, slides forward on the mat with his free hand, and reaches for the toy:

The kid can’t take his hand off the surface yet. When transferring weight, one leg is bent and the other is straightened. Thus, the symmetrical nature of the support on both hands is violated and an asymmetric support on one elbow appears.

Hand and foot development

From 4 months the time of rapid development begins. By the time the child begins to sit up, he has developed the basics of fine motor skills.

The grasping reflex is weakened, and the child can consciously open his hand to be able to take the object. Lying on his back, for the first time the child begins to reach for the toys that are offered to him from the side. In the prone position, the child can purposefully grab the object lying in front of him.

The child first grasps the object with the little finger and ring finger (the so-called ulnar grip). Or grabs and squeezes the toy with the whole palm. The palm turns towards the little finger and bends forward at the wrist.

There is still a long way to go before a precise two-finger grip (tweezer grip) as the development of the hands is linked to the development of the spine. In addition, the child still takes objects “with the whole body”, i.e. when the hands grab something, at the same time there are involuntary grasping movements of the feet (photo).

Vision

Color vision develops at this stage. Through purposeful grasping of objects, the child gradually develops the ability to judge distances. Three-dimensional vision appears from 8 months.

Rumor

The child begins to accurately identify sounds. He recognizes his parents by their voices.

Speech

A toddler at this age plays a lot with his saliva and closing his lips. It produces bubbles and friction sounds (eg, “w”, “w-ph”), as well as sounds in which the lips are pressed tightly together (eg, “m” or “m-b”).

Social behavior

The baby can now laugh out loud. He reacts to facial expressions: smiling back at friendly people and looking suspiciously at unfriendly faces.

Playing and moving advice

With the extinction of the grasping reflex, toys become even more interesting for the baby, because he begins to consciously take them and learn about them. It is important for a child at this age to put all objects in his mouth and carefully study.

Bracelets, crisp paper, stuffed animals, a string of pearls, cloth, and toys hung over the child are suitable for learning. The child first takes a toy hanging on the side. However, you can hang something more interesting for him in the middle, so that later on the fact that the child cannot take objects hanging from him with his mouth.

The inflatable paddling pool – perhaps filled with balls – will also be a very fun place for the child.

Goals achieved by a child aged 4-5 months

• Child using one elbow support
• He reaches for toys offered to him from the side
• Makes first attempts to roll over.

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As an overnight sitter, you’re hired to keep tabs on the kids all night, including during sleep hours, for parents who plan to be away until the next day (or back very late).

As a babysitter, you get different job requests. You may need to prepare snacks or pick up kids after school. You may need to work earlier than usual on the parents’ scheduled date night. And one other common request is to be an overnight babysitter.

What is an overnight babysitter?

An overnight babysitter is a sitter who stays at the house while the children are asleep. This usually means the parents are expected back very late or even into the next morning or afternoon so they ask you to sleep over at the house. Then you’re “on the clock” and in charge of the kids until the parents return.

What is an overnight sitter expected to do?

In many cases, you arrive ahead of time the night before to get kids ready for bed and off to sleep, but once kids are in bed for the night, your babysitting duties during those hours are somewhat minimal. This depends, of course, on their ages and needs, which may vary. But for all intents and purposes, you don’t have to keep siblings from arguing, you don’t have to do any more games or activities, and you can get some sleep yourself.

However, you do still have to keep the kids comforted and safe, which means you need to be available should a child have a bad dream or a potty accident or should a smoke alarm go off.

What is the cost of an overnight sitter?

Different families may handle your overnight babysitting pay rate differently. Here are a few ways it’s done:

• Some families will pay you a flat, total fee for the night.
• Other parents might lower your hourly pay while you “housewatch” (or babysit while the children are asleep). This means that parents pay a normal babysitting rate while the kids are awake but reduce the rate once they go to bed.

Be sure to talk to the parents in advance about all of their expectations for an overnight sitting job as well as the pay rate so everyone knows what to expect. 

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night babysitter? Then you should think in advance in what situations you will be needed, whether you can manage to work both day and night shifts at the same time and what your main duties will be in such a specific position. All these questions should be discussed with prospective employers.

After reviewing published
vacancies for a nanny, we have identified the most common cases in which families need a night assistant:

• Restless little ones.
  As a rule, the main contingent of children who need a night nanny is from birth to three years. You should mentally prepare for the fact that the child will be naughty before going to bed, fall asleep badly, wake up at night – it is these restless children who usually need a nanny at night. Personal qualities that will be useful in work are patience and perseverance. Of course, psychological skills and communication skills will be of no small help.
  children.
• Twin-triplets.
  Parents who have twins or even triplets are often looking for a night nanny. The problem is that children are awake, sleep and eat at different times, so often another nanny or au pair helps mom during the day.
• Children of creative people.
  You can’t do without a night babysitter for kids whose parents are engaged in creative professions. For example, actors, musicians, and all those who help them (directors, cameramen). The working day of such people begins closer to 6 pm and continues, as a rule, well after midnight. It is almost impossible to cope without a nanny with such a work schedule.
• Moms and dads with shift work.
  A nanny may be required in a family where both parents (or only the mother) work in shifts. In such a situation, once or twice a week, working hours fall into the night. Then the nanny takes over.

Nuances of working as a nanny at night

Pay per exit or hourly?
It is very important to discuss in advance what the payment for the work will be – fixed or hourly. The latter, in some cases, may be more convenient for employers. After all, it often happens that the mother of the child is not absent all night, but, being at home, she herself prefers to take care of the baby. If you cannot get home at night or early in the morning, then you will actually spend the same 10-12 hours at work – in this case it is better to negotiate payment for going out. Sometimes mom herself will offer you to pay for a taxi to the house, because it is more profitable for her than overpaying you for extra hours.

The soldier is sleeping, the service is going on…
It is important for parents that there is an adult in the house in their absence next to the baby. Often they do not mind that the nanny went to rest at the same time as the child. Such services are priced somewhat cheaper. You should find out in advance what exactly employers expect from you as a night nanny. Can you go to sleep If yes, where? In the same room with a child, crouching on the couch? Or can you go to sleep “for real”?

Possibility of force majeure.
One more thing to say before starting work is how you will act in various force majeure cases and how they will
be paid. Most often, the parents are unexpectedly delayed longer than the agreed period, less often – the illness of the day nanny or the departure of the parents on a business trip.

Work in two shifts.
If your parents keep asking you to stay overnight after the day shift or, conversely, to work during the day after the night shift, think carefully about whether you need such a part-time job, even if it pays well. It’s one thing if such situations occur very rarely. But when such a schedule becomes regular, it affects the health and quality of work. According to statistics, nannies working in two shifts are less attentive, they make mistakes every now and then and cannot properly monitor the child.

Advice from Pomogatel.ru

Establish contact with a day nanny, if you have one – this will make life much easier for each other. Knowing what the child ate the day before, how he behaved, how he was feeling, can be very useful. The daytime nanny will tell you about the events that happened to the child during the day, about the impressions that may cause him to experience before bedtime.

Do not forget to ask your parents:

• Radio or video baby monitor, especially if you will be a night babysitter and housekeeper
• Age appropriate bedtime reading books
• Toys that the baby takes to the crib

The nanny must have
a children’s first aid kit equipped with the necessary medicines, as well as a list of telephone numbers for emergency cases: a children’s “ambulance”, a pediatrician, parents, neighbors.

Check with parents:

• Is the child allowed to watch cartoons at night, and if so, for how long?
• Do you have to wake him up by a certain time, observing the regimen or “let him sleep as long as he sleeps”?
• What should be the temperature in the room where the baby sleeps?
• If applicable, ask if you are to teach your child how to dress themselves, make their bed, etc.
• In what situations should you definitely call your parents, and what decisions do you have the right to make on your own?
• Is it possible to give candy, cookies, juice, etc. at night if the baby asks.

Basic duties of a night nanny:

• Calm sleep of a child, and sometimes a mother, who is tired during the day.
• Evening walks with the child before going to bed.
• Feeding a child (several children) at night. It is important to observe the feeding regimen if your ward (one or more) is in infancy.
• Bathing and other hygiene procedures.
• Putting to bed, changing clothes, getting ready for bed. Usually the most important is the last “procedure”: individual approach is of great importance. So, a child who was not read before going to bed or, for example, turned off the night light after he fell asleep, may experience serious nervous stress. Be prepared for the fact that the ideal child falls asleep for several hours during the day or is naughty until midnight.
• Preparing breakfast for the child (sometimes the cook or day nanny takes care of the food).

While the children are sleeping, it is possible that you will be asked to do some household chores. Most often, wet cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom, assistance in cooking, washing and ironing children’s clothes are needed. Of course, you can refuse to perform this work or demand additional payment. The most unpleasant thing is that sometimes you will not find out about the occurrence of additional duties immediately, but after a few weeks. It is better to clarify in advance the likely prospects for a part-time job, even if they have not yet appeared on the “labor front”.

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I have 2 peds. education, there are all necessary documents (certificate of no criminal record, medical book, etc.). I have been working as a teacher in a kindergarten for about 12 years, and I also often work as a nanny in families. I don’t have bad habits.
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Higher education – social teacher and secondary choreography, fitness trainer. Stress-resistant, not conflict. I have experience as a director of children’s holidays. No authoritarian positions in relation to children. I quickly orient myself in the creative or physical orientation of the child, offering a change in play activities. I will help to do homework, accompany to school, circles, sections.
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Over the years of working with children, she attended a large number of seminars and trainings (mainly on working with children’s groups and on child psychology). I care about the child’s psyche. I consider the key to raising self-confident and mentally healthy children is a minimum of pressure, a maximum of love and awareness of actions.
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In the Texas city of Houston, a nanny, looking after her ten-year-old nephew, was so carried away by posing for a photo with a gun that she did not notice how she shot the child in the stomach, reports CNN.

In the evening, a 19-year-old girl stayed to sit with her nephew. At some point, she discovered a weapon in the apartment. According to the TV channel, the girl was sure that the gun was not loaded. She began to pose for a selfie, when suddenly a bullet flew out of the gun, which hit the child in the stomach.

The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition. After the operation, his condition stabilized, – commented on the police.

The child is currently under medical supervision. Investigators are studying all the circumstances of the case. The nanny has not yet been formally charged.

It is noted that in the United States the number of accidental deaths from weapons is 1% of the total.

Taking a selfie with a gun was not a good idea. Firearms are dangerous weapons, especially in the hands of children. Playing with it or using it for any other purpose other than its intended purpose is deadly. Precautions must be taken to ensure that such incidents do not occur, – noted in the police department.

Earlier, Reedus wrote that a three-year-old boy died in Dagestan Derbent, wounded by a firearm during New Year’s fireworks. The doctors did everything possible, but they failed to save the child. The tragedy occurred due to the fault of “some scoundrels”, as the mayor of the city of Derbent calls them, who decided to shoot from military weapons on New Year’s Eve.

Age Recommendations and Hydration Tips

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While it seems unnatural to not provide water to your little ones early on, there’s legitimate evidence as to why babies shouldn’t have water until they’re about 6-months old.

The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that babies that are breastfed don’t need additional water, as breast milk is over 80 percent water and provides the fluids your baby needs. Children who are bottle-fed will stay hydrated with the help of their formula.

Assuming that your child is feeding well, either through breast milk, formula, or both, their hydration status shouldn’t be a cause of concern.

Giving your baby water before six months isn’t recommended for the following reasons.

1. Water feedings tend to fill up your baby, making them less interested in nursing. This could actually contribute to weight loss and elevated bilirubin levels.
2. Providing water to your newborn could result in water intoxication, which can dilute the other nutrient levels in the baby’s body.
3. Too much water causes their kidneys to flush out electrolytes, including sodium, leading to imbalances.

When your little one is at the stage where you’re introducing pureed solids, water could also be introduced.

According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), once solids are introduced around 4 to 6 months, a baby’s milk intake reduces from a range of 30 to 42 ounces per day to around 28 to 32 ounces per day.

It all depends on how solids are introduced, what kinds of solids are introduced, and how often they’re being consumed. The goal for babies between 6 and 12 months is to ensure adequate nutrition intake and overall growth.

In order to effectively achieve this, introduce solids slowly and in multiple exposures. It’s acceptable to supplement with water at this time. However, assuming adequate formula or breast milk intake, your child may not need more than 2 to 4 ounces of water over a 24-hour period.

Water is traditionally introduced through a sippy cup. In this time period, as your child becomes more active, you may find that providing additional water in occasional instances is helpful.

Buy: Shop for a sippy cup.

Once your child is 12-months old, their milk intake will reduce, ideally to a maximum of 16 ounces per day.

At this stage, you may have established a routine involving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while introducing a variety of new foods. Due to the increased activity of your child, the reduced milk intake, and the varied food intake, water intake will naturally increase.

The CHOC Children’s hospital in Orange County, California recommends that a 1-year-old gets approximately one 8-ounce cup of water every day.

This amount increases each year. The number of 8-ounce cups an older child consumes each day should correspond with their age (up to a maximum of eight 8-ounce cups per day). For example, a two-year-old should consume two 8-ounce cups per day.

Staying hydrated can help your child have proper bowel movements and replenish any lost fluids.

For most children, all you need to do is provide frequent access to water and they will drink enough to meet their needs. If you seem to have trouble encouraging your child to consume water through a sippy cup, try these additional tips to ensure adequate hydration.

Encourage small, frequent sips

Offer small amounts of water throughout the day. Your child will be hydrated but not full from other fluids, which may affect their meal intake.

If you use diluted fruit juice, limit their intake to 4 ounces of pure juice per day.

Make fluids fun

Young kids seem to be intrigued by colors and shapes. You could use colorful cups and fun-shaped straws so that your little ones are excited about consuming water.

Buy: Shop for cups and straws.

Be mindful of weather and activity

Kids aren’t able to regulate their body temperature as easily as adults, so it’s harder for them to recover and cool off. Encourage fluid intake before, during, and after activities.

As a guideline, encourage at least 4 ounces of fluid every 20 minutes, or whenever a break happens. An ounce of water is equal to about one “gulp” from your little one.

Incorporate water-rich foods

Foods such as soups or fruits such as watermelon, oranges, and grapes are rich in water. You can also flavor water with lemon, lime, cucumber, or oranges to make it fun and tasty.

Your baby may be ready take their first sip of water at six months. However, it’s important to realize that newborns, infants, and toddlers have very different hydration than from adults.

What we’d expect ourselves to do in hot weather or during activity is quite different from what they would be encouraged to do. As long as you pay attention to your child’s activity and give them plenty of access to water after age 1, you’ll make appropriate decisions.

Anita Mirchandani, MS, RD, CDN, received a BA from NYU and an MS in clinical nutrition from NYU. After completing a dietetic internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Anita became a practicing registered dietitian. Anita also maintains current fitness certifications in indoor cycling, kickboxing, group exercise, and personal training.

When can babies drink water and how to offer it

Updated Oct 10, 2022

Drinking enough water is essential for optimal health and well-being. Babies have the largest percentage of body water, about 78% at birth. By 1 year of age, that amount drops to about 65%. 

But what does this mean for babies? Should they be drinking water throughout the day like the rest of us? The answer is — it depends! Keep reading to find out when it is appropriate to start offering your baby water and how much they need.

IN THIS ARTICLE:

• Why is it important for babies to drink water?

• When can I introduce water to my baby?

• How much water should babies drink?

• How should I offer water to baby?

• What are signs of dehydration in babies?

• Water for babies FAQ

Why is it important for babies to drink water?

Drinking water is important for everyone, including babies, since it has so many vital functions in the body. Water helps to carry nutrients throughout the body, lubricate joints, and regulate digestion and body temperature. As adults, we usually think of meeting our water needs by assessing the amount of water we drink each day. However, babies meet their needs a little bit differently. More on that below!

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing water for babies from the age of 6 months, although breastmilk or formula will remain their main beverage until they reach 1 year. After that, water is the best-choice beverage alongside plain cow’s or nondairy milk. 

When can I introduce water to my baby?

Babies can begin to have small amounts of water when they start solids at around 6 months of age. Offer a few sips of water from an open cup or straw cup at mealtimes. Any water your baby drinks at this age is meant to get them used to its taste and introduce the skills needed for cup drinking. It is not intended to replace breastmilk or formula, which still provides all the water your baby needs. 

Babies younger than 6 months should not be offered water or any other fluids besides breastmilk or formula, which is sufficient, even on hot days. Introducing water too early or diluting formula or breastmilk with water can be dangerous for your baby because it affects the balance of electrolytes in the blood and can lead to seizures. 

How much water should babies drink?

Water needs may vary quite a bit from baby to baby as well as from day to day. Factors such as the weather and activity level can impact hydration needs. Additionally, high water-containing foods such as fruit, vegetables, and soup can also contribute to water intake. 

The best way to know if your baby is adequately hydrated is to watch their diapers. Babies should have at least 6 wet diapers a day to indicate they are adequately hydrated. If you aren’t seeing that, watch for other signs of dehydration and talk to your baby’s pediatrician. 

Use the table below as a general guide, and visit Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids for more expert information from leading health organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Heart Association.

0 – 6 months	6 – 12 months	12 – 24 months
None	4 – 8 oz	8 – 32 oz
Breastmilk and/or formula provide enough fluids.	Serve a small amount at mealtimes once solids are introduced.	Serve at meals and snacks, as well as throughout the day.

How should I offer water to baby?

• At meals and snacks

Start by offering your baby small amounts of water at meals and snacks. This allows your baby to get used to the taste of plain water and start developing cup-drinking skills. It’s best to keep water to about 1 – 2 oz at a time, so it doesn’t displace breastmilk or formula. Stay with the lower end of the range until your baby is taking larger meals.

• In a cup

Offering water in a cup helps babies build lifelong skills such as drinking from a cup or straw. Make sure to choose appropriately-sized cups — they need to fit into small hands — and don’t be afraid to help them! Start with small amounts of water and work your way up as baby masters drinking from a cup.

• Consider foods

Fruits, vegetables, and anything that is liquid at room temperature, like soup or popsicles, all contribute to your baby’s overall water intake. Sometimes it may feel like your baby isn’t consuming a lot of liquid, but when you also take a look at their food intake, you may realize they are getting more than it appears. 

Making smoothies or popsicles at home is a fun way to offer water as well as to try new fruits and vegetables. They can be especially useful for babies who need extra calories or nutrients because you can pack a lot in a small amount of volume. 

• Throughout the day 

When your baby turns 1 year old, you can begin to have water available more frequently throughout the day. Place a cup out in the kitchen or playroom and let them know they can drink as needed.  

Dehydration can be dangerous for a baby and severe cases may require hospitalization. If you suspect your baby might be showing signs of dehydration, it’s best to call your pediatrician right away so they can guide you on what’s best to do. 

Note: conditions such as vomiting and diarrhea put your baby at increased risk for dehydration. 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the following are signs of dehydration: 

Mild to moderate dehydration:

• Less activity than usual

• Less than six wet diapers a day 

• Less saliva or cracked lips

• Fewer tears when crying

• Sunken soft spot on the head

Severe dehydration (all the symptoms listed above, plus):

• Very fussy or overly sleepy

• Sunken eyes

• Cool, discolored hands and feet

• Wrinkled skin 

• Only 1 or 2 wet diapers in 24 hours

• Dry tongue and mouth

• No tears when crying

When should I introduce a cup?

Babies can begin using a cup at about 6 months when they start to eat solids. Most feeding experts recommend starting with an open cup or a straw cup as these help to strengthen the muscles used for eating and chewing. Babies will continue to develop their cup-drinking skills through to toddlerhood.

Water for babies FAQ

Q: Can babies have too much water?

A:

Yes, babies can have too much water, and those under 6 months are at an increased risk. Once babies are eating solid foods, it is rare, but it can happen. You can avoid water intoxication in babies by following proper guidelines for introducing water and giving them an age- and activity-appropriate amount. Additionally, do not dilute formula or breastmilk with water.

Q: When can you start giving water?

A:

Babies can begin to drink small amounts of water with meals when they start solids around 6 months.

Q: Do breastfed babies need more water than formula-fed babies?

A:

No, breastmilk is about 87% water, and formula is regulated and made to resemble breast milk. So there is no reason breastfed babies would need more water than formula-fed babies. After 6 months of age, all babies who have been started on solid food should follow the same water guidelines, regardless of whether they are receiving breastmilk or formula.

Q: Is tap water bad for babies?

A:

Generally, tap water is safe for babies. However, it’s best to check to see if your tap water contains fluoride. Using fluoridated tap water to mix formula all of the time increases the risk for dental fluorosis, characterized by faint white markings on their teeth. To reduce the risk, use low- or no-fluoride bottled water to mix formula some of the time. You may also want to verify the safety of the water source before consuming it.

Q: Can babies have sparkling water or flavored water?

A:

It’s best to stick with plain water for babies. This helps them learn to like the taste of plain water before other beverages are introduced while avoiding any additives, sugar, or dissolved minerals that may not be suitable for babies.

Q: How do I know if a baby is drinking enough water?

A:

If your baby has at least 6 wet diapers a day, they are adequately hydrated. This means they are getting enough fluid (including water) from all sources: breastmilk, formula, water, and food.

Q: Is it ok if I serve water in a baby bottle?

A:

It’s best to offer baby water from a cup, if possible. This allows your baby to build important cup drinking skills and helps prevent your baby from consuming too much water. It’s easier to drink from a bottle, which may cause them to drink too much, thus displacing breastmilk, formula, or food with water unintentionally.

How to teach a child to drink water?

Children’s refusal to drink water can confuse any parent. How long does it take to instill such a habit in a child? How to make drinking water a fun activity if “water doesn’t taste good”? These and other questions are answered by nutritionist Yulia Bachurina.

Question. The child does not drink water at all. I’m already scolding and begging, but he doesn’t. What to do?

Answer. Drinking water is a vital habit. Without water, the brain works worse, vitamins and minerals are poorly absorbed. But this information will not make the child drink water more often, so the task of the parent in such a situation is to make drinking water more fun. On average, it takes 1–1.5 months to develop such a habit. nine0003

How to teach your child to drink water:

• Eliminate sugary drinks such as juices and sodas from your child’s diet. If the child is already used to them, reduce their number gradually and replace the most harmful ones first. For example, instead of cola – dried fruit compote.
• Ensure that drinking water is always available to the child. If water at your house is in the far corner of the countertop in a heavy jug or in another place where the child cannot get it himself, then he will not have the desire to go for it. You can offer the child his own bottle of water, which will always be with him. nine0016
• See to it that the habit of drinking water, even if only in small quantities, becomes regular in the child. For example, once every 15-30 minutes. To do this, you can set a special timer.
• Make drinking water fun. For example, put berries on the bottom of a glass: this is how water acquires a pleasant taste, and the process arouses interest. Freeze juice in the form of ice cubes of bizarre shapes, and the child will become interested in what is happening. You can try to give him water from a beautiful bottle with a straw or show how the taste of water changes if you add a slice of lemon, mint, basil or tarragon. nine0016

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, if we talk about very young children, then for forums for young parents you can find the most disputes, councils and tricks, how well make the baby swallow at least a spoonful of water. However, many people think that babies do not need water, because they receive all the necessary elements from their mother’s milk. Still, babies need to drink water. First of all, this applies to those children who are prone to diseases accompanied by high fever (colds, diarrhea). In such cases, in no case should dehydration of the child’s body be allowed. In addition, thermoregulation is impaired in infants, and water will help maintain optimal body temperature. With a lack of water, the baby’s stomach acid becomes thicker and may not be able to cope with the digestion of mother’s milk (especially if it is fatty), leading to problems such as constipation. Remember about climatic conditions: in the heat, thirst always increases,
and in the cold, due to the dry heated air, the nasopharynx also becomes drier and requires additional moisture. nine0003

How to teach a baby to drink water?

• Start small. Give water from a spoon, from a special bottle or drinker – a few milliliters every hour. So the child will gradually get used to the taste of water.
• The water should be at the temperature of breast milk. The baby is accustomed to warm liquids, so it is not surprising that he does not drink cool and even more so hot water of an unusual temperature.
• If the child is already on complementary foods, give more liquids with food, making it as liquid as possible. nine0016
• Advice for babies from six months: bright children’s mugs are another way to instill in your child a love of water. Cartoon drinkers look like toys, and older toddlers will associate drinking water with fun play.

If a child is not accustomed to water from infancy, then it will be more problematic later on. However, there are tricks and tricks here too. First of all, you need to remember that in no case should you make the most common mistake among parents – replacing ordinary water with sugary drinks or soda. They give a deceptive feeling of fullness, which is easy to confuse with thirst quenching.

Ultimate Toddler Shoe Size Guide
– Baubles + Soles

Getting the proper fit of shoe is important for everyday comfort and overall foot health. It is especially essential for kids still learning to walk, run, and climb. Incorrectly sized shoes can be an obstacle to their motor skill development and practice. 

We’ve compiled the following resources below to help parents navigate infant and toddler shoe sizes so they can ensure the perfect fit for their little one’s little feet.

How do toddler shoe sizes work? 

Unlike adult shoe sizes, infant and toddler shoe sizes are the same for both girls and boys.

Toddler shoe sizes go all the way up to size 13. Between the sizes of 2 and 7, you may see shoes labeled as 2T or 3T. This “T” is meant to help parents know at a glance that they are looking at toddler shoe sizes, and not adult or youth sizes.

Similarly, you may also see a K next to some sizes. Typically, Ks are placed next to shoes between size 8 and 13. This denotes that they are “kids” shoes. The K is meant to help parents quickly locate sizes on shelf or online. Other companies use a C for “child” in the same way.

Some brands may use the T, K or C labels, others do not. But the sizes will be the same.

Beyond size 13, the size chart resets to size 1, 2 and 3. It’s common to see a Y next to these sizes to indicate that they are youth shoe sizes. 

So, if you are shopping for children’s shoes, you may see a company offer a 3T (average size for a 9 month old) and a 3Y (average size for a 9 year old). 

What Are Infant Shoe Sizes? 

For infants, shoe sizes can be labeled with the shoe size or by the average age of the child in months. Not all children grow at the same rate, so do not be concerned if your child wears a shoe that does not correspond with the expected size for their age. The most important thing is that you are getting the right size for their foot length. 

Infant Shoe Sizes Chart

What Are Toddler Shoe Sizes? 

Children’s feet grow quickly when they are young. It’s important to check their footwear often to ensure their toes aren’t being pinched and they aren’t at risk of blisters from poor fit. 

While we provide an average age in our chart, the most important thing is that the shoes fit correctly for their foot length.  

Toddler Shoe Sizes Chart

Average Age	Toddler/Child  Shoe Size	Average Foot Length	Foot Length for Baubles + Soles
18 months – 2 years	6	5.125 inches or 13.02 cm	12.5 cm – 13.4 cm
2 – 2.5 years	7	5.5 inches or  13.97 cm	13.4 cm – 14.2 cm
2.5 – 3 years	8	5.75 inches or  14.61 cm	14.2 cm – 15.0 cm
3 – 4 years	9	6.125 inches or  15.56 cm	15.0 cm – 15.8 cm
4 – 4.5 years	10	6.5 inches or  16.51 cm	15.8 cm – 16.7 cm
5 years	11	6. 75 inches or 17.15 cm	16.7 cm – 17.5 cm
5 – 5.5 years	12	7.125 inches or  18.1 cm	17.5 cm – 18.6 cm
5.5 – 6.5 years	13	7.5 inches or 19.05 cm	18.6 cm – 19.6 cm

The sizes on our chart reflect the industry averages. Prior to purchasing a new pair of shoes, we recommend reviewing the size chart published by the shoe brand you are considering. 

Find your perfect Baubles + Soles fit!

Baubles & Soles provides a comprehensive size chart and printable fit kit to ensure you get the correct size shoes when you order.

Our printable fit kit can be used to easily measure your child’s foot. Just have them step on the piece of paper to see what size shoe to order.

More about Baubles + Soles:

A first-time mom came up with the idea for Baubles + Soles after she became frustrated by the need to buy multiple pairs of shoes for her daughter even though her daughter would outgrow them more quickly than she could wear them.  

The idea for Baubles + Soles was born. One shoe with swappable ornaments, called Baubles, that could be styled for school, the playground, church, parties, and more.

Together as a family, they spent nearly 2 years designing, engineering and testing a push-and-twist lock mechanism for attaching and swapping the baubles. What’s more, the same lock is affixed to all of our shoes which means every bauble can be reused with successive shoe sizes and styles. 

All Baubles + Soles shoes are made in America, machine washable, slip-resistant and fully recyclable.

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Age Boys’ Shoe Size (US)

Age Boys’ Shoe Size (US) NB (new born) Baby’s shoe size 1 6 months Baby’s shoe size 2 or 3 1 year Baby’s shoe size 4 or 5 18 months Baby’s shoe size 5 or 6 2 years Baby’s shoe size 6 or 7 3 years Baby’s shoe size 9 or 10 4 years Children’s shoe size 10 5 years Children’s shoe size 11 6 years Children’s shoe size 12 7 years Youth (Junior) shoe size 1 or 2 8 years Men’s shoe size 4 9 years Men’s shoe size 5 or 6 10 years Men’s shoe size 6 11 years Men’s shoe size 7 or 8 12 years Men’s shoe size 8

Age Girls’ Shoe Size (US) NB (new born) Baby’s shoe size 1 6 months Baby’s shoe size 2 or 3 1 year Baby’s shoe size 4 18 months Baby’s shoe size 5 or 6 2 years Baby’s shoe size 7 or 8 3 years Baby’s shoe size 8 or 9 4 years Children’s shoe size 10 5 years Children’s shoe size 11 or 12 6 years Children’s shoe size 12 or 13 7 years Children’s shoe size 12 or 13 8 years Youth (Junior) shoe size 4 9 years Youth (Junior) shoe size 5 10 years Youth (Junior) shoe size 6 or 7 11 years Women’s shoe size 7 12 years Women’s shoe size 7

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Basic Kids’ Shoe Shopping Principles

• Everything we said about how to measure adult feet on the Online Shoe Store Shoe Fitting Guide is also true of children’s feet – except squirmier with more whining and fussing.
• Regardless of your child’s age, never let a child wear a shoe that is too small for their feet! Children’s feet are still growing and developing and many adult foot problems have their origins in poor-fitting shoes during childhood.
• Never put your child in a shoe that is more than a size too big or the child is likely to trip when walking.
• If you are buying a children’s shoe that uses the U.S. or U.K. sizing system (see chart for measurement differences in the two systems), be sure to remember that the notation system starts over at around age 6. At age five your child may wear a children’s size 13 and at age 6 your child may wear a youth size 1.
• If you are buying a children’s shoe that uses the European sizing system the notation system is the same for babies, children, and adults.
• A youth size 5.5 is equivalent to an adult women’s size 7 and an adult men’s size 6. For older children and teenagers please use our Men’s & Women’s Shoe Sizing U. S & European Shoe Sizing Guide.

Tips on Shopping for Infant Shoes

Everyone knows that children’s feet grow fast, but infant feet grow the fastest of all. In the first year of a child’s life their feet will grow to be almost half their adult shoe size. Other than taking your child to see a podiatrist if foot development seems to be abnormal, the best thing a parent can do for their infant’s foot health is to interfere as little as possible. Before a child has started walking, shoes are unnecessary. During the winter months your child can wear soft booties to stay warm, but all foot coverings should be as non-restricting as possible.

After your toddler has begun to walk (usually between 10 and 18 months old), you can introduce him or her to a sneaker with a flexible outsole with good traction. This should be worn outdoors only. Inside the house barefoot is still best for toddlers. Just be sure their play area is free of debris that might hurt their little feet. Remember to check your child’s feet for blisters and other signs that their shoes no longer fit. Toddler’s feet tend to grow a shoe size larger every three months or so. Feel free to buy shoes slightly larger than what your child needs. 1/2 an inch clearance at the toe provides some growing room.

Tips on Shopping for Children’s Shoes

At four years old your child’s foot will be double the size it was at birth. Children’s shoes can have slightly firmer soles than a toddler’s shoe, but there should still be plenty of flexibility. Pronation control is healthy for adult feet. For a kid’s feet, a little bit of arch support goes a long way. Never try to correct a child’s walking gait without a podiatrist’s informed diagnosis and recommendation. Even though your child is older, their feet will still be growing rapidly. Between age four and five most children’s feet grow at least a half a shoe size every four to five months. You can buy your child’s shoes a little large for their feet, but avoid buying shoes that are more than one size too big or the shoe will become a tripping hazard. When choosing between children’s shoe uppers, breathable materials like leather and canvas are best. Children’s feet often sweat a lot.

Tips on Shopping for Youth Shoes

Your child will usually start wearing youth shoe sizes around age 6. After the age of 6, it becomes especially important that children wear supportive athletic shoes during play, particularly if they participate in after-school sports. While children’s feet are more resilient and thus less prone to injury, the most common cause of chronic children’s foot pain is Sever’s disease, an inflammation of a child’s developing heel growth plate. The most common cause of children’s heel pain is participation in activities that involve a lot of running and jumping, such as soccer and basketball, without having shoes that provide enough arch support. Even if your child’s favorite pair of athletic shoes provide only minimal support, Children’s arch support inserts are available to decrease your child’s risk of developing a painful foot injury.

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Size of shoes for children by age

The choice of shoes for the baby, up to his first year of life, depends on the parents.

• Basic rules for choosing shoes ↓
• How to measure the foot correctly? ↓
• Common mistakes when choosing
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• Support support ↓
• Required measurements ↓
• We take into account the completeness and volume ↓
• Differences between European, American, English and Russian sizes ↓
• Recommendations ↓

The kid will not be able to tell if the sandals are tight or not. It is best to use approximate readings for a certain age or measure the leg yourself with a flexible tape (meter). Although this measurement method does not show accurate data, it will not be possible to measure the leg in another way.

Put the tape on your thumb and run it to your heel to get your foot size.

Many parents use data from special tables:

1. Up to 3 months – approx. 9-9.8 cm.
2. From 3 to 6 months – the length is equal to 9.9-10.5 centimeters.
3. From 6 to 12 months – length 10.6-11.2 cm.

All these figures are approximate and should always be based on the individual characteristics of the foot. The leg may be larger or smaller.

A baby from one year old can stand and it is already possible to take a correct measurement of his foot. nine0014 To do this, take a blank sheet of paper, put the baby with both legs on the sheet and circle the leg.

After, measure with a ruler from the big toe to the heel. The resulting rounded figure will be the size of the crumbs. You can cut out the outline, stick it on cardboard and buy shoes for the little one yourself.

Everyone knows children’s dislike for shops, and even more so when you need to measure something. And so the pattern will always be with you, and you can safely make a purchase at any time.

You can always resort to using a grid of shoe sizes, it should be in every children’s shoe store:

• 1-1.5 years – 12.5 cm, which corresponds to 20;
• 1.5-2 years – 13.4 cm – this is 21-22;
• 2 years – 14.3 cm – 23;
• 2.5 years – 14.7 cm – 24;
• 2.5-3 years – 15 cm – 25;
• 3-3.5 years – 16 cm – 26;
• 4 years – 17.3 cm – 27;
• 4-4.5 years – 17.6 cm – 28;
• 5 years – 18.5 cm – 29;

Naturally, you need to remember the individual characteristics of your child’s foot. The data in the grid is given according to the standard. shoe size table feet, which is measured independently at home. Babies up to a year can measure the foot with a flexible tape or tape measure. Older children should be measured only in a standing position, tracing the contour of the foot on a piece of paper. nine0008

One year olds are suitable for shoes with soft, flexible soles. When a child begins to walk, you should choose shoes with high-quality soles and the obligatory presence of arch support.

When choosing children’s shoes , it is necessary to take into account not only the size of the foot, but also the fullness of the leg. Summer versions of sandals are often produced universal, they have fasteners or Velcro that regulate the width of the shoe.

Don’t put other people’s shoes on your child , children’s feet very quickly take on other people’s forms, as well as defects of the previous owner. nine0008

When buying , you do not need to refer to the opinion of the crumbs.

The sole cannot be measured according to the size of the foot , the sole is always larger than the foot. Only the insole can fit the size of the child’s foot.

When buying , you need to specify which system is used for shoe size: metric (data on the size of the foot in centimeters) or shichmass (insole length in inches or shtih)

System data may differ when compared because the insole is always larger than the foot. nine0008

If you don’t have your child’s foot sample handy, you can always use the shoe size chart. It should be in every shoe store.

How to measure your foot correctly?

The correct measurement of a child’s foot is a whole science. And every responsible parent is simply obliged to know the general rules.

Basic recommendations:

1. It is better to measure the foot in the evening, when blood rushes to the legs and the size increases. nine0008
2. It is never necessary to measure only 1 leg , the results of both legs are taken into account and the larger result is selected.
3. Size must always be rounded.
4. Do not take oversized shoes , they can lead to leg deformity.
5. Do not use second-hand shoes , the child’s foot may take on other shapes and defects.

For measurement, the pattern method is used. This is a sketch of the outline of the foot on a sheet of paper. nine0003

Step-by-step implementation of this method:

1. Place a clean piece of paper on the floor .
2. With both feet the child should stand on the sheet and load the legs with their weight.
3. Pencil outlines the foot as close as possible to the foot. This procedure is performed with both legs. It happens that the difference between the legs is 0. 7 mm.
4. Measure the length of the foot from the heel to the big toe with a ruler , choose the larger number. nine0008
5. For children under , the foot is measured with a tape measure or cord, which is then attached to the ruler.
6. The result is used in the metric system, which is common in Russia.

Common mistakes when choosing

Most often, mistakes when choosing happen when parents go to the store with their toddler. Questions begin with the baby about the convenience of shoes. But in the store, the baby does not feel confident, he can be shy and say that everything is fine, if only he is left behind or starts to indulge, etc.

Avoid common mistakes when choosing:

1. It is pointless to ask the baby if the shoes are too tight. Little children don’t understand what it feels like when a shoe is squeezed into the toes. Also, they simply do not feel this tightness, since their attention is usually concentrated on anything, but not on the leg. Even a kid may like shoes so much that no matter how uncomfortable he is, he will persuade him to buy. Or the opposite situation with shoes that did not suit him in color and he will claim that they will squeeze all his fingers now. nine0008
2. Do not put the sole on the foot while trying to set the size. The only thing that can help you make the right choice is the insole. So there is nothing to apply the sole to the foot. The sole of the shoe is always larger than the size of the insole, especially for winter boots and boots.
3. Do not put your finger between the baby’s heel and back. Do not forget about the ingenuity of your baby, he can always bend his fingers. And it will seem to you that the size is just on the leg. If the fitting takes place for a one-year-old baby, then this procedure is generally meaningless, since he can instinctively tighten his fingers. nine0008

Nevertheless, when choosing children’s shoes, it is better to start from his age and knowledge of the exact size of the foot.

The presence of an arch support

According to orthopedists, the presence of an arch support in children’s shoes is mandatory. It is located in the inner zone of the foot and serves to support it. Shoes with an arch support are required for children under the age of 3 years. While the structure of the foot is in progress, it will serve to avoid flat feet.

There are, of course, special orthopedic shoes with a professional arch support, which is already needed for leg correction. It is selected individually by an orthopedic doctor. nine0003

Shoes with arch support from conventional manufacturers are used simply to prevent flat feet.

Required measurements

Knowing the size of the foot is not enough to choose shoes. Also, the fullness of the leg is taken into account – a narrow or full leg. These data are also measured independently – from the outer edge of the foot to the inner. Measurements should be taken through the point of the arch of the leg, which is located near the fold of the foot.

Also, you should use a specific formula for measuring length:

• The length that was measured + the space required for the leg to move when moving + the space provided for the leg to grow.

We measure the leg only while standing. The leg size will only be measured correctly if the baby is standing. In this position, the weight of the body is transferred to the feet, and they become as straight as possible. In this case, the leg rests on all points of support.

We take into account the fullness and volume

In order for the baby to feel as comfortable as possible in boots, sandals, it is necessary to take into account his leg volume. Basically, children’s shoes are produced universal, which has no parameters in terms of volume and completeness. For their regulation, laces, fasteners, Velcro are used. nine0003

But there are models that provide for the fullness of the leg and share 3 types:

• wide;
• medium;
• narrow;

Summer is distinguished by the ability to adjust the fullness, thanks to additional fasteners or Velcro.

In order to measure the width of the leg, the widest point of the toe should be taken into account.

Differences between European, American, English and Russian sizes

Each manufacturing country has its own system for measuring the length of the foot:

1. Metric system. Used in Russia. The table indicates the length of the foot in centimeters, but on the contrary, the size corresponding to the length of the foot.
2. Stitching system. It is used in dimensional grids of European manufacturers, American and English. The length of the insole is indicated, which is measured in stitches – 1 stitch \u003d 2/3 cm. Or they indicate the value in inches. nine0008

If you make transfers from one system to another, you often get a mismatch. Because the insole is usually longer than children’s feet.

So, with the metric system, the length of the foot itself is measured in centimeters, with the shtihmass system, the insole of the shoe is measured in inches or in shtihs.

Recommendations

When choosing shoes for your baby, you should approach this procedure with full responsibility. Properly selected shoes will affect his mood, and the correct gait, and foot development. nine0003

To buy the right shoes for your baby, you need to measure his foot size correctly. Considering the fact that the child’s foot grows quite quickly, you will have to change sandals and shoes often, and high-quality shoes are not cheap, then initially you need to purchase a comfortable one that matches the size of the baby’s foot.

Children under one year old have very weak leg muscles, the foot is soft, flexible, and even no experienced doctor will ever diagnose a one-year-old baby with flat feet.

In order for the leg to be strong, it is necessary to create physical loads on it, the first is ordinary walking. nine0014 When a child is 6-7 years old, his leg is fully formed and takes shape. To prevent flat feet, you need to constantly engage with the baby.

There must be constant physical activity in his life:

• walking;
• walking barefoot;
• walking on pebbles, bumps.
• skating and rollerblading;
• swimming;
• skis;

All this contributes to the development of leg muscles.

A properly developed foot of a child affects his healthy future. The foot is the place where all the points that are responsible for the organs in the body are concentrated.

Therefore, in order for both the legs and all the organs of the body to be normal, the leg should be measured before buying shoes. This will help to avoid joint problems, which often suffer due to improper footwear.

Boys’ shoe size chart by age and foot length.

It is not easy to choose the size of boys’ shoes according to age, and parents should take this issue extremely responsibly: uncomfortable shoes affect the child’s gait and posture. Often, adults determine the size of a boy’s shoes both at 1 year old and at 8 years old absolutely incorrectly, and as a result, the child suffers from inconvenience and cannot move normally. nine0003

Boy’s shoe size chart

Can’t find a shoe size for a 6-7 year old boy? It is worth using a special table. We can talk about any other age, for example, the size of a boy’s shoes of one and a half or two years, taking into account the age and length of the foot. Just find the appropriate value: for example, the size of shoes for a boy at 1.5-2 years old will be approximately 20-23 according to the European system and 5.5-7 according to the American one.

For example, let’s calculate the shoe size for a 3-year-old boy. We already know the age, we also need to know the length of the foot in inches and centimeters – 6.3 and 16, respectively. According to the table, we get size 26 according to the European system, which we use in modern life. If we translate this value into the American system, we will get a size within 9-9.5. Of course, parents should understand that the values ​​\u200b\u200bthat any table offers will always be averages.

Age	Foot length		US size	EU size
	Inches	Centimeters
0-3m	3.7	9.5	0-2	16-17
0-6m	4.1	10.5	2.5-3.5	17-18
6-12m	4.6	11.7	4-4.5	19
12-18m	4. 9	12.5	5-5.5	20
18-24 mo	5.2	13.4	6-6.5	21-22
2 years	5.6	14.3	7	23
2.5 years	5.8	14.7	7.5-8	24
2.5-3 years	6	15.2	8-8.5	25
3-3.5 years	6.3	16	9-9.5	26
4 years	6.7	17.3	10-10.5	27
4-4.5 years	6.9	17.6	11-11.5	28
5 years	7.2	18.4	12	29

How to find out the size of shoes for a boy?

Do you need to determine the size of a boy’s shoe in a year or two, or the size of a child’s foot of a different age? There is a universal method for this. You need to circle the child’s foot with a pencil, and then measure the distance between the heel and the tip of the thumb. The number you get as a result will be the shoe size of a 4 year old boy or any other age. nine0003

The specified system for determining the size of the foot is quite common in the former CIS, but in the USA and Western Europe, a slightly different, but similar one is used. They call it shtichmass: 1 shtich is equal to two-thirds of a centimeter, and to find out the size of a boy’s shoes, for example, at 5 years old, according to this system, you need to divide the length in centimeters by 0.66. Usually the length of the insole in stitches is indicated on all pairs of shoes.

When buying any shoes for a child, parents should understand that the baby will grow out of this pair pretty quickly. Therefore, do not choose the size back to back – it is better to leave a small margin, so to speak, for growth. Children’s shoes, due to the rapid growth of the child, are rarely worn longer than the season, therefore, if you do not have much money, do not buy too expensive branded shoes.