Baby’s First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones

Written by Tricia O'Connell


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* Safe closures. Make sure that your baby’s shoes fasten well. Double-knot laces so that they are less likely to come undone and make sure buckle straps are secure without being too tight. Velcro fasteners arerepparttar easiest option.

* It is normal to have a slight discrepancy in foot size betweenrepparttar 110409 two feet; you want to make sure to go withrepparttar 110410 shoe size that fitsrepparttar 110411 larger foot. Allow about one-half inch of space atrepparttar 110412 end ofrepparttar 110413 longest toe torepparttar 110414 end ofrepparttar 110415 shoe. The toes should be able to wiggle freely, andrepparttar 110416 heel should not slip with normal walking.

* Getrepparttar 110417 shoe that is most comfortable for your child, even if it is notrepparttar 110418 same size thatrepparttar 110419 measurement device indicates. Be aware that sizing differs with each shoe company, so refer to their respective sizing charts. It is advisable to inspectrepparttar 110420 shoe fit every couple of weeks, to insurerepparttar 110421 continuing comfort of your child’s feet.

Because of their unique ability to make sounds, Pip Squeakers shoes may be of interest to parents of children with disabilities who may have vision or mobility problems.

About the Author: Tricia O'Connell is a special needs teacher, and is now in her 20th year of teaching. She is also the co-founder of Pip Squeakers. For more information on children’s shoes and Pip Squeakers, visit www.pipsqueakers.com or call (866) 722-4535.


decorating with wall clocks

Written by Joey Lewitin


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If you’re decorating with lighter colors, placing a darker themed color wall clock inrepparttar setting will be an eye catching décor move. However be careful to match uprepparttar 110408 colors. Light blue can be punctuated with black, or gray. White against black is also a beautiful choice.

The most important thing to remember when decorating with wall clocks is to choose something that you feel represents you. There are so many choices of clocks out there, that if you takerepparttar 110409 time to shop around, you should really be able to find something that fit you. Good luck, and have fun!

Joey lewitin is an enigmatic author, webmaster, designer and general creative force in the internet. Some of his home furnishing ideas and designs can be seen at href='http://decorative-wall-clocks.com/' rel='nofollow'>decorative stone wall clocks here


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