Feet are one of the most sensitive body parts with over thousand nerve endings which transmit sensory information from environment to our brain and play an important role in the development of the overall motoric skills and body posture.
• natural and healthy feet development
• enables receiving sensory information from feet
• improves proprioception
• improves balance
• increases body stability and prevents injuries
• easy development of walking
• has a big impact on developing right body posture
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Why barefoot walking?
Barefoot characteristics of Baobaby shoes
- flexible, thin and flat sole
- wide front part
- no arch support
- anti-slip sole
- easy to put on, stay snuggly on feet
Creating Baobaby Shoes
Baobaby use the finest materials and their hand production are key for the top-quality of our shoes.
Baobaby shoes are made of natural leather, certified by IVN. Soft, flexible and durable, high quality is their foundation.
Baobaby shoes are designed to fulfil needs of growing children. Their design follows principles of barefoot walking, which is why our shoes are recommended by experts.
Each pair of Baobaby shoes is unique and special, made with lots of love and attention to the finest details.
Leather is carefully examined, cut into shapes which are then transformed into shoes by the hands of our skilled professionals.
Adorable and functional gifts
- baby showers
- births
- special occasions
- birthdays
- christenings
- everyday
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Natural foot development
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Receiving sensory information from feet
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Easier development of balance and walking
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Easy to put on & stays on
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Front is wide for baby toes
Styles
- They are completely flat, which keeps the center of gravity over the heels.
- They are flexible, allowing the foot's muscles to stay strong and supple.
- They are foot-shaped with a wide front for toes to spread naturally.
- They are secure, with a soft, comfortable grip around the ankles to ensure they stay on.
- They have no arch support, which allows a child's muscles to work as intended by nature.
- They have a thin sole that allows for sensory input from the ground, which can improve balance.
- They have a non-slip suede sole for safety and protection.
- The shoes are made of soft, natural, and chromium-free leather.
- The sole is made of anti-slip suede.
- The shoes are handmade in the EU by stitching, and no glue is used in their construction.
- The thin sole allows the child to receive sensory information from their feet, which increases proprioception and balance.
- This can lead to fewer falls, an easier start to walking, and a quicker acquisition of gross motor skills.
- The shoes are designed to allow a child's muscles to stay strong and supple, paving the way for a lifetime of stability.
- They also allow children to practice their motor skills by putting the shoes on themselves.
- A completely flat design keeps a child's center of gravity over their heels, which is the most stable position for the human body.
- A shoe drop, even a small one, can push the body forward and force the spine to compensate to maintain balance.
- Putting additional support under a developing arch takes away the opportunity for the child's muscles to work as nature intended.
- It also locks the foot into a single position, when it should be flattening out slightly with each step.
- Yes, Baobaby shoes are easy for parents to put on and take off.
- Children also love to put them on themselves, which helps them practice their motor skills.
- Thick soles prevent the nerves in the feet from sensing the ground, which limits proprioception.
- Walking in a thin-soled shoe helps children receive sensory information and increases proprioception and balance.
- The wide front provides enough space for baby toes.
- Children have wide feet and spread their toes, so the shoes follow the natural curves of the foot to allow toes to function naturally.
The shoes come in seven different sizes, designed for use from birth up to approximately three years of age.
- 2XS (EU size 16): 0-3 months
- XS (EU size 17): 3-6 months
- S (EU size 18): 6-12 months
- M (EU size 19/20): 9-15 months
- L (EU size 21/22): 12-18 months
- XL (EU size 23): 18-24 months
- 2XL (EU size 24): 24-36 months
- 3XL (EU size 25/26): 36-48 months
