Babies have really sensitive, gentle, and often delicate skin. This is why parents owe it to themselves to do everything possible to make their little one as comfortable as possible.
For this reason alone, our products are made from pure sheepskin, ensuring the utmost comfort for your baby. Products made from genuine handmade sheepskin go a long way in terms of protecting your baby’s precious feet.
Here’s why you need to consider proper footwear for yours.
Sheepskin footwear is the ultimate footwear for your baby
While there are many options in the footwear market for your baby, footwear made from sheepskin is one type you do not want to miss out on.
Sheepskin is a wool that is made from a sheep’s hide. Unlike synthetic sheepskin, the fleece of genuine sheepskin remains intact throughout the tanning process. This makes for an extremely soft and non-abrasive texture which has a number benefits, particularly for children and babies.
If you want to keep your baby feeling comfortable – and who doesn’t – sheepskin baby booties are one of the best options out there, one that is also endorsed by child health experts.
Our genuine handmade sheepskin shoes for babies, for instance, provide a really soft interior, giving your baby’s feet non-stop warmth in the winters as well as sufficient comfort and breathability in the temperature and humidity fluctuating summers. However, sheepskin baby shoes can be worn in any season.
The following benefits make sheepskin footwear an easy choice for babies, and they should especially help you see how this kind of footwear is important to your baby’s health:
Moisture-wicking properties
Sheepskin baby booties have moisture-wicking properties, keeping your baby’s feet dry and relaxed. Your toddler will be feeling nice and comfortable throughout the day, no matter how long they keep their booties on.
Completely odour-free
Since sheepskin baby shoes are antibacterial and have self-cleaning properties, this removes odour from inside them in a natural way, keeping your baby’s feet nicely warm and clean, and odour-free at the same time.
Hypoallergic and antibacterial
Keeping babies safe from germs and contaminants which can potentially make them sick or harm their health is on top of all parents’ minds. Our genuine sheepskin booties have antibacterial properties and are also hypoallergic. This means that your little one will remain free from skin irritation and itching, with their lovely little feet remaining free of bacteria.
Keep your baby’s walk progressive and natural
For the first couple of months, newborns’ feet are just partially developed. This means that you shouldn’t make your baby wear ‘regular’ shoes but rather soft makeshift shoes or models that do not hinder growth.
This is one of the reasons which led us to make sheepskin baby booties as they are soft and comfortable enough with a high degree of flexibility to allow a baby’s feet to grow naturally.
The non-slip sole and naturally-made latex supports your baby’s feet as they make the transition from crawling to walking, while also providing excellent stability. Additionally, the wool tie allows you to secure the baby booties around their ankle to prevent their adorable little feet from slipping out when you’re not paying attention.
Great ventilation and breathability
Just because you’re putting shoes on your baby’s feet made from sheepskin doesn’t mean they will get hot in the summers. While the warm fabric certainly protects your baby’s feet from the cold, it also allows their skin to breath while drawing away moisture, thanks to sheepskin’s high insulation and natural temperature-regulating properties.
These insulation properties keep your baby’s feet comfortable in both summers and winters, absorbing excess moisture as and when needed, and keeping their feet warm and cosy during those bitter cold months.
High-quality boiled wool for best results
At Sheepers, we use high-quality boiled wool for our sheepskin baby shoes, which is acquired through a specialised felting process. This leads to optimal thickness and compactness, making the material warmer, more comfortable, and more resistant.
We wanted to create the feeling of a mother’s or father’s warm embrace smothering the baby’s feet – looks like we succeeded!
Great footwear for babies made easy
Aside from the benefits of choosing genuine sheepskin as your baby’s shoe material, there are many unique benefits to being proactive about proper footwear for babies. These include:
Injury prevention
Babies are naturally curious little munchkins. They absolutely love exploring their surroundings and can’t seem to sit still for more than a few seconds. However, when trying to crawl, stand, and attempt their first steps, they are prone to injuries.
Proper footwear helps to prevent injuries by protecting their impossibly cute feet from hot or really cold surfaces, sharp objects, cracks or unevenness in the floor, etc.
The right baby footwear can even prevent slip and fall accidents, which are, unfortunately, common among babies.
Support for foot development
As babies grow older, their feet slowly develop. At this point, the bones are soft and cartilaginous – they are still growing. Proper footwear, such as one made from flexible sheepskin, can provide all the support and protection your baby’s feet need.
The right footwear can also help in maintaining proper foot alignment, which as you may know, is really important for normal and healthy growth in a baby’s feet and legs.
Snug but comfortable and breathable fit
Babies generally have very sensitive and delicate feet, which makes it all the more important to have them wear the right footwear. So, that means the baby booties or footwear should fit well but at the same time also have enough room to allow their feet to move and grow.
Baby footwear that’s too tight or too loose can lead to undue discomfort and cause foot problems like calluses, blisters, and corns.
Closing thoughts
In conclusion, always choose baby footwear that:
- Is lightweight, breathable, and flexible
- Has enough room to allow your baby’s feet to move freely and grow but also fit well
- Do not have too much padding or heel support, as that can potentially interfere with normal foot development
- Keeps your baby’s feet comfortable in both winters and summers
At Sheepers, we have all your baby footwear needs covered with our leading-quality genuine sheepskin baby booties and wide assortment of baby-friendly sheepskin wear.