This is False. Shoes for infants before they are walking are purely decorative. They should be flexible and not fit too tightly. Most babies begin to put weight onto their feet and bounce when held in a standing position at around 5-6 months of age. Some babies like to bear weight earlier, but placing babies in weight bearing positions too early, or too often or into weight bearing equipment such as bouncers, walkers and exersaucers can lead to other issues. Once your child is walking it is ok to put shoes on her feet, but shoes are mainly for protecting the feet when outdoors. Indoors babies should practice walking skills barefoot or by wearing soft socks or flexible slippers with non-slip treads. Babies need to use their toes to grip and balance. When you are ready to put shoes on your child, be sure they fit properly and are flexible.

You are correct. Shoes for infants before they are walking are purely decorative. They should be flexible and not fit too tightly. Most babies begin to put weight onto their feet and bounce when held in a standing position at around 5-6 months of age. Some babies like to bear weight earlier, but placing babies in weight bearing positions too early, or too often or into weight bearing equipment such as bouncers, walkers and exersaucers can lead to other issues. Once your child is walking it is ok to put shoes on her feet, but shoes are mainly for protecting the feet when outdoors. Indoors babies should practice walking skills barefoot or by wearing soft socks or flexible slippers with non-slip treads. Babies need to use their toes to grip and balance. When you are ready to put shoes on your child, be sure they fit properly and are flexible.