{"id":2367,"date":"2021-05-23T16:54:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-23T16:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/?p=2367"},"modified":"2021-05-23T16:54:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-23T16:54:49","slug":"how-to-buy-skates-for-toddlers-a-foolproof-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/how-to-buy-skates-for-toddlers-a-foolproof-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy Skates For Toddlers – A Foolproof Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article is from my beloved sister who has a 13 years old boy – written by me.<\/em><\/p>\n

Finding how to buy skates for toddlers is not an easy task. It involves your toddler’s safety. <\/p>\n

Skating a is a great sport with plenty of benefits. However, as a parent, I also understand that many of you are hesitant about this art sport as it contains the potential dangers for your kids, such as a fall, injury, or fracture. <\/p>\n

And I am concerned, too.<\/p>\n

Deep down, I just want to put my child at home, where I can baby proof<\/a> the entire place to make sure he doesn\u2019t get hurt. But that is just not good for him. <\/p>\n

So the first thing I did when he asked if he could get a pair of skates was to find a good pair for him.<\/p>\n

How to buy skates for toddlers? Read on! I bet that my guide can save you much time and effort in the complicated skates selection task.<\/p>\n

How to buy skates for toddlers: benefit of skating<\/h2>\n

Before getting down to choosing a pair of skates that best fit your toddlers, make sure you understand the basics as well as the benefits of skating to your kids.<\/p>\n

Help children stay active<\/h3>\n

One thing that all sports have in common is that it helps people exercise. Not just that, skating is fun.<\/p>\n

Your children will be able to exercise and train better and better through the sliding movements supported by the wheels. The gentle, fluid movements of skating will make your kids relax.<\/p>\n

Increased agility<\/h3>\n

This applies well to my son. Skating requires combined limb, hip, and shoulder movements. The wheels roll continuously, pushing these parts to work at the same time to help increasing agility.<\/p>\n

As your child is busy skating, he will not go for video games or smartphones. It is a win-win for all.<\/p>\n

More confident<\/h3>\n

Tilting, falling, bumps or obstacles encountered while skating will help your child become more confident. In addition, skating with friends and teachers will help children enhance social interaction. Your toddlers can gradually build confidence through training sessions.<\/p>\n

Learn persistence<\/h3>\n

Skating has many technical moves that require children to explore and pursue. Therefore, this is a subject that helps children learn persistence to pursue their passions as well as train themselves a personality to achieve a goal through the practice of conquering movements.<\/p>\n

This sport also requires children to be highly focused, looking ahead so as to avoid obstacles when the body is always moving. It is no exaggeration to claim that skating is a sport that helps children practice more concentration.<\/p>\n

How To Buy Skates For Toddlers – A Straight-to-the-point Guide For You<\/h2>\n

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My advice on the most effective age for a child to start participating in this sport is 4 years old. However, it is not difficult to catch sight of many 3-year-olds manoeuvring skillfully on skates in parks or apartment complexes.<\/p>\n

Young children’s feet are weak and develop very quickly. Therefore, choosing the high-quality and suitable skates for the children\u2019s feet may pose a great challenge for parents, especially those who are new to this sport. <\/p>\n

Don’t worry, please read the notes below, I have listed out some criterias you must take a look at when finding the answer for how to buy skates for toddlers.<\/p>\n

Brand<\/h3>\n

Any product from well-known and reputable brands gives us a sense of peace of mind, and skates are no exception. When buying skates, you should prioritize the brand factor first in case you are a non-professional. <\/p>\n

Some of the most famous brands that supply skates around the world and are present in many countries that I think you can place your trust in include Flying Eagle, Micro, or Dragun. These are the best-selling brands of skates in the market. And your job is just to choose the brand that’s best for your budget.<\/p>\n

On the market, there are many different models of skates with eye-catching and funny shapes to satisfy the children\u2019s taste. However, don\u2019t rush to buy them on the spur of the moment! They may be low-quality skates, which contain unsafe risks for the baby’s developing feet<\/a> and ankles (ankle flip, ankle pain changes in gait when using skates for a long time). <\/p>\n

Let’s take a closer look at a reputable brand, which is widely trusted by most parents, and you can make a wiser decision. Mark my words: Don\u2019t spend money on a quack doctor and only get worse!<\/p>\n

Some criterias to choose the best skates for your toddler:<\/p>\n