Size of booties for newborns and table by month

Booties for babies from birth to one year are not just beautiful, but also necessary. For newborns, they should be made of soft, warm yarn or linen, depending on the season and air temperature . For example, in summer it is preferable to wear thin cotton products on a child. In cool times, when the temperature drops below 15°C, it is recommended to use woolen or half-woolen socks over cotton socks. After 10 months, children are already accustomed to shoes, as a result of which shoes are worn on flat soles made of artificial leather or genuine leather.

How to calculate the size of booties?

To purchase in a store, you should know their size chart.
There are several standards: Russian, European, English and American. The easiest way to understand is Russian designations. They correspond to the length of the foot in centimeters. For example, shoe size 10, which is equivalent to foot measurements of 100 mm or 10 centimeters. Sometimes age (0–6 months) or letter (S, M, L) designations are used to determine the scale. It is also worth focusing on the metric system with whole numbers (20 cm corresponds to size 20) or fractional numbers (20.5 cm is equivalent to 20.5). The following classification is proposed by age categories:

• from 6 to 9 months. – size 17;
• from 9 to 12 months. – size 18–19;
• from 12 to 18 months. – size 19.

The maximum bootie size produced is 19.

It is much more difficult to understand European shoes, since they use the stichmass (French) system , which is based on the stiches. One of them is 2/3 cm.

With English sizes it’s not so simple either. For newborns, the count starts from zero, and then increments equal to 1/3 of an inch are added, that is, 8.5 mm. Let’s say that with a foot length of 8.9 cm, the US size corresponds to 1, and the UK size corresponds to 0.5.

Booties for newborns can be knitted (cotton and wool) or fabric, leather, fur. They are worn on thin socks.

Babies under one year old are usually dressed in booties for warmth during walks when the baby is sitting in a stroller. Light fabric or cotton knitted booties can be worn at a temperature of 22°C, and at a temperature of 15-18°C you will need warm booties, wool or leather. At lower temperatures, newborns are dressed in a demi-season overalls or blanket. Overalls for babies up to one year old cover their entire legs or booties are included.

Often, newborns wear booties for a visit to the clinic for hygienic reasons. They are also worn for beauty in addition to a suit or elegant dress.

Babies 10-11 months old are dressed in leather booties with flat soles so that they get used to shoes. At 10-11 months, children learn to walk and at this time it is appropriate to teach them to wear shoes - first, booties that look like shoes or boots.

The sizes of booties are designated differently. Most booties are sized according to the European line mass system, like children's shoes. Sizes 17 to 19 are common, while 16 and 20 are less common. The bootie size chart is shown below.

We list American and English sizes of booties in the following table.

Many manufacturers indicate the size of booties in centimeters, corresponding to the size of a newborn’s foot. So sizes 10, 11, 12, 13 correspond to foot lengths of 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm.

Previously, according to the Russian standard, the sizes of children's shoes and booties were indicated in millimeters with a size grid every 5 mm. Until now, some Russian manufacturers adhere to these designations. Russian size 100 means foot length 100 mm = 10 cm. For clarity, here is a table of Russian sizes of booties.

It happens that the manufacturer designates the size by age in months or by letters or numbers according to their size charts. For example, a fairly common letter size scale:

In online stores or on the packaging of booties, the length of the insole or the length of the foot is often indicated in addition to the size. If only the age of the newborn is indicated in months, then the manufacturer is guided by the average size of the baby’s feet. For your convenience, we provide a table of the correspondence of foot length to the age of the newborn by month.

Foot length is measured from the heel to the tip of the big toe along the foot. It is convenient for a newborn to measure the foot while sleeping. Trace the outline of his foot in a thin sock (in which he will wear booties) on a piece of paper, then measure its length. You can take booties-socks exactly according to the size corresponding to the length of the foot, and calculate the size of booties-shoes by adding 0.5 cm to the length of the foot for freedom of movement. Remember that a newborn’s foot grows quickly and in 1.5-2 months he will need new booties. Consider the height of your child’s feet when ordering shoes from foreign online stores with long delivery times.

Booties have different fasteners: elastic, Velcro, laces. The clasp should not be tight, but strong, so that it is not easy for the baby to throw the booties off his feet.

Calculation of size - length and width

Recently, manufacturers can indicate on the packaging not only the size of the shoes, but also the length of the insole. How to take measurements from a child’s leg to find out the required size? It is better to carry out this procedure in the evening, since during the day the volume of the body increases slightly .

1. First you need to put on a thin or thick sock, depending on what time of year the shoes will be purchased for.
2. Then take a sheet of paper, apply it to the sole and trace the outline of the foot.
3. Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure the length from big toe to heel and the width along the most protruding lines.

Knitted products without soles are purchased exactly according to measured data . For hard soles, buy ½ cm more. Children's feet grow very quickly, so when ordering booties with long delivery times, you should take this into account. It is advisable to take measurements of both legs and take into account the larger result, which, in turn, is rounded up.

When purchasing shoes, the fullness of the foot and the height of the instep are additionally taken into account . When purchasing for children aged one year and older, this should also not be forgotten.

How to determine foot length, shoe size and fullness

To choose the right shoes, you need to first find out the size of the child’s foot. You can determine the length as follows:

1. Place a sheet of paper on the floor and, placing the child’s foot on it, trace the foot.
2. If the child is less than a year old, you should use a rope, which you then measure with a ruler.
3. You need to take into account the distance from the heel of the foot to the end of the big toe.

Advice! To determine the size of the shoes, it will be enough to add another centimeter to the length of the baby’s foot as an allowance and compare the resulting result with the table data below.

The fullness of the foot is usually called the circumference of the foot at its widest point. It is usually widest near the toe, in the underwire area near the big toe and little toe. You can measure it in the same way as foot length.

Size chart for children under one year old

☝️ The actual size of a newborn's foot largely depends on hereditary factors and the physique of the child himself. To make it easier to select shoes, you can use the table below:

How to choose the size of shoes for a child

In Russia, it is customary to mark completeness using numbers from 1 to 12 with a set interval between sizes of 4 mm. In Europe, the same principle is followed, but the only difference observed is 5 mm. In the UK and the USA, only letter markings from A to F are used every 5 mm. In this case, letters in this system can be doubled and tripled to indicate completeness that exceeds standard values.

How to choose booties?

When choosing booties for the little ones, follow some rules. First of all, they should be light and comfortable, fit tightly around the leg, not fall off, not twist, but at the same time not squeeze . The ties, seams and decorations are positioned so that the child does not experience discomfort in any position. When the baby begins to stand on his feet and try to walk, soft knitted ones or those made of fur, fleece, or knitwear should be replaced with breathable models with hard, non-slip soles. They are fixed using wide elastic bands, cuffs, buttons, laces, and Velcro fasteners .
If during a walk your child wants to tramp through the snow under your guidance, insulated shoes made of water-repellent fabrics with rubber soles are sold for this case. There are even some on sale that, in addition to all their advantages, also have a massage effect.

It is advisable to try them on before purchasing . When purchasing booties in the absence of a child, for example as a gift, you need to at least approximately know the parameters of the foot and age. Not all kids favorably accept such a gift; some try to take it off, put it in their mouth, or simply throw it aside. Experts recommend first holding this strange item in your hands so that the capricious person gets to know the new item better and allows him to put it on himself.

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Shoe size

In stores, none of us have seen shoe sizes written according to foot length, so you need to know what shoe size a six-month-old baby will wear. There are European sizes, which we are more used to, since they are indicated on all our shoes, but there are also American shoe sizes.

For children of different ages, the following European shoe sizes will correspond:

• up to 3 months – 16-17;
• 3-6 months – 17-18;
• 6-12 months – 19;
• 1-1.5 years – 20;
• 1.5-2 years – 21-22;
• 2-3 years – 23-25;
• 3-4 years – 25-27;
• 4-5 years – 27-29.

US shoe size:

• up to 3 months – 0-2;
• 3-6 months – 2.5-3.5;
• 6-12 months – 4-4.5;
• 1-1.5 years – 5-5.5;
• 1.5-2 years – 6-6.5;
• 2-3 years – 7-8.5;
• 3-4 years – 9-10.5;
• 4-5 years – 11-12.

In a person, his lower limbs develop individually, therefore the size of the leg is different for everyone, for some it will be 36, and for another 45, so do not despair if, according to the table, the leg should be 15 cm, but it is already 16. The main thing is to choose shoes in which the baby will be comfortable, and at the same time they will not spoil the still developing foot.

How to find out your child's foot size?

For most parents, this question is a difficult one. Often, inexperienced mothers and fathers determine the size of a child’s feet incorrectly. The most common mistakes that parents make when trying to find out the size of their child’s feet:

• When buying shoes, they ask the child for advice: “Does the heel or toe press?” Children, as a rule, are much less susceptible to such factors. Therefore, it is likely that the child will answer “No,” but in reality it will be the opposite. Children first of all pay attention to the color of shoes and their shape. This determines their choice.
• When buying shoes, they try to determine the size of the child’s feet by applying the sole of the model they like to his foot. It should be remembered here that the dimensions of the sole and inner insole can vary significantly. In this situation, there is a high probability of purchasing tight shoes for the baby.
• When choosing shoes, they try to squeeze a finger between the child’s heel and the heel. The child can tuck his toes, and the shoes will seem suitable to the parents. And only during the first walks will it be possible to determine the mistake with the size.

For those parents who do not understand children's shoes at all, there is a special table for the child's foot size by age. Thanks to this table, you can determine the approximate size based on the baby's age. A table of child's foot sizes by age is presented below. Parents should be aware that all values ​​are averages; significant deviations from the figures given below often occur.

In addition to the table, there is another method for determining the size of a child’s feet. To do this, parents need to circle the baby's foot with a pencil and measure the distance from the heel to the tip of the big toe. The resulting figure represents the child's foot size. This system for measuring leg size is common in the former CIS countries. In Western Europe and America, the so-called stichmass system for measuring the size of a child’s feet is used. Each pair of shoes indicates the length of the inner insole in pieces (1 piece = 2/3 cm).

Size chart of booties for newborns, Sizes of booties for months

Booties for newborns can be knitted (cotton and wool) or fabric, leather, fur. They are worn on thin socks.

Babies under one year old are usually dressed in booties for warmth during walks when the baby is sitting in a stroller. Light fabric or cotton knitted booties can be worn at a temperature of 22°C, and at a temperature of 15-18°C you will need warm booties, wool or leather. At lower temperatures, newborns are dressed in a demi-season overalls or blanket. Overalls for babies up to one year old cover their entire legs or booties are included.

Often, newborns wear booties for a visit to the clinic for hygienic reasons. They are also worn for beauty in addition to a suit or elegant dress.

Babies 10-11 months old are dressed in leather booties with flat soles so that they get used to shoes. At 10-11 months, children learn to walk and at this time it is appropriate to teach them to wear shoes - first, booties that look like shoes or boots.

The sizes of booties are designated differently. Most booties are sized according to the European line mass system, like children's shoes. Sizes 17 to 19 are common, while 16 and 20 are less common. The bootie size chart is shown below.

We list American and English sizes of booties in the following table.

Many manufacturers indicate the size of booties in centimeters, corresponding to the size of a newborn’s foot. So sizes 10, 11, 12, 13 correspond to foot lengths of 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm.

Previously, according to the Russian standard, the sizes of children's shoes and booties were indicated in millimeters with a size grid every 5 mm. Until now, some Russian manufacturers adhere to these designations. Russian size 100 means foot length 100 mm = 10 cm. For clarity, here is a table of Russian sizes of booties.

It happens that the manufacturer designates the size by age in months or by letters or numbers according to their size charts. For example, a fairly common letter size scale:

In online stores or on the packaging of booties, the length of the insole or the length of the foot is often indicated in addition to the size. If only the age of the newborn is indicated in months, then the manufacturer is guided by the average size of the baby’s feet. For your convenience, we provide a table of the correspondence of foot length to the age of the newborn by month.

Foot length is measured from the heel to the tip of the big toe along the foot. It is convenient for a newborn to measure the foot while sleeping. Trace the outline of his foot in a thin sock (in which he will wear booties) on a piece of paper, then measure its length. You can take booties-socks exactly according to the size corresponding to the length of the foot, and calculate the size of booties-shoes by adding 0.5 cm to the length of the foot for freedom of movement. Remember that a newborn’s foot grows quickly and in 1.5-2 months he will need new booties. Consider the height of your child’s feet when ordering shoes from foreign online stores with long delivery times.

Booties have different fasteners: elastic, Velcro, laces. The clasp should not be tight, but strong, so that it is not easy for the baby to throw the booties off his feet.