Toddlers fear

Question

Hi parents! Just out of curiosity, is there anyone that has an experience of your kid being afraid of shoes? Like to see them and then put the shoes near their feet, the toddler will be crying?I have a 14 month old girl who is currently behaving this way. Shes only starting to learn to walk at home and at infant care, bare feet. So I would like to prepare her to be able to walk out in the public in future. So she definitely need some footwear. She wont want anyone to put on shoes/sandals/slippers on her feet. Only socks that shes familiar with. 😅Any advice? Thank you! 😊#FTM #advicepls #firstbaby

EL W · Accepted Answer

Maybe can read her books about boys and girls wearing shoes. Or use peer pressure to say oh, look other babies are wearing shoes, then explain why shoes are important (don’t underestimate their level of understanding even at 14mo 😝), and offer them assurance that once they put shoes on, mummy or papa will hold their hand and walk together.

Toddler's fear