Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Valentine’s Day, where I’m sharing some fun and affordable Valentine’s Day gifts, plus giving you a chance to win these products yourself! Be sure to check back each day for a new gift idea and giveaway.
How cute are those shoes! Chocolate brown and pink is one of my favorite color combinations, especially for little girls’ clothes. And seeing as the shoes are speckled with hearts, they would make such a cute Valentine’s Day gift. These shoes are the “Ashley” style from Pediped.
As I’ve shared before, I’m a big fan of second-hand shoes. But judging from the comments and emails I received the last time I told you guys that, it’s clear many of you steer clear of second-hand footwear! Regardless, whether bought at yard sales or Nordstroms, I think we can all agree that quality shoes are important, especially for kids’ developing feet and motor skills.
If you aren’t familiar with Pediped, this is one of those brands that I’m on the hunt for when I shop second-hand shoes. Pedipeds are just high-quality shoes, in my opinion, made to be the “next best thing to bare feet”. This particular pair is a Pediped Original, meaning that the shoes are ideal for young feet, 0-24 months.
After reading the Pediped Foot Health webpage, I learned that kids’ feet are typically still developing for the first 18 months, meaning that proper footwear in those months is crucial. These Pedipeds offer soft leather, combined with cushiony soles and ankles, that make them a comfortable, healthy shoe for kids.
So if your little girl is in need of new shoes, you may want to consider covering two bases this February 14th- a gift and new shoes! The Ashleys are a super-cute, holiday-perfect option. Pedipeds are sold online and at retail stores across the country.
Pediped also wants to give one reader a pair of Ashley Pediped shoes. You have three ways you can enter, and you can pick as many entries (up to three) as you would like. Make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry. If you are reading this post from an email, you must click over to the Mrs. Moneysaver site to leave your comments.
1. Visit Pediped’s “Did You Know” page and then share one interesting fact you read.
2. Subscribe to this blog, and leave me a comment letting me know you’ve done so. Click here to subscribe by email or feed reader or see the right sidebar to sign up. You must remain a subscriber for the duration of this giveaway. If you’re already a subscriber, leave a comment letting me know.
3. Become a fan of Mrs. Moneysaver on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook page with a site suggestion or just to say hello! Then come back here and let me know you did this.
Remember, please leave a separate comment for each entry, and enter only in the ways listed above. I reserve the right to delete comments not adhering to the above entry guidelines.
You can enter anytime now through Sunday, February 14thst at 8PM EDT. One winner will be selected at random. I will contact the winner by email shortly after the giveaway ends, and the winner will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within that time frame, a new winner will be selected.
Thanks for entering!
The product reviewed above and the giveaway prize were provided by Pediped. The opinions shared within the review are mine and were not provided by the company.
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I didn’t know babies shoes should have a smooth sole to prevent friction & falling. Huh.
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I didn’t know that you shouldn’t let your kids wear hand me down shoes, interesting!
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I learned that babies don’t need shoes indoors when learning to walk, barefoot is better
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They say you shouldn’t let your child wear hand-me-down shoes! Almost all of my daughter’s shoes are hand-me-downs! Oh well. :)
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I learned that the sole of the shoe should be smooth so it doesn’t catch the floor – possibly causing the child to trip & fall.
We are MAJOR wearers or Pedipeds in our household! I have other shoe brands but our Pedipeds are the ones that my 20 month old daughter prefers!
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The bones in a baby’s foot are composed of cartilage, the same flexible substance you find in your ears and nose.
I didnt know baby’s feet were made of cartilage. Interesting!
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I had no idea they had cartilage when teeny!
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i never realized they needed new shoes as often as 3-4 months!
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Shoes that are too “sticky” on the bottom can actually change a child’s stride when walking since they have to lift their feet to move. Hmmm, that’s interesting.
This page was very informative. My daughter often kicks her shoes off as soon as we get in the door. I think it is because they are not as flexible as she would like them to be. It can be hard to resist those flashy light up “kicks” they see in the store, but do they offer the best comfort for a developing foot. I will use the guidelines to help me select her next pair more carefully.
My 16 month old little girl would love these! She is into shoes already! I’m a loyal subscriber. Thanks.
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I am a subscriber! Those brown and pink shoes are adorable!
I adore Pediped shoes.
I didn’t know that barefoot is best indoors when learning to walk!
Flexible soles are important for proper muscle development when walking!
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The soft leather protects foot and stitching provides ample ventilation.
I didn’t know bare feet were best for good foot development
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barefoot is best!
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I didn’t know it’s good for their developing feet to keep shoes off inside the house.
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I had no idea that babies’ foot bones are composed of cartilage!
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I need to start checking my kids shoe size more often! We usually go about 6 months between visits to the shoe store, 3-4 months probably is a better suggestion. Thanks for sharing all of the info!
I didn’t even think about the fact that you shouldn’t use shoes as hand me downs because the shoe molds to the specific person wearing it! Something to think about!
I learned that barefoot is best and soles should be flexible and smooth.
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I didn’t know that the bones in a baby’s foot are actually composed of cartilage and will then eventually harden into bone.
I didn’t know children need new shoes every 3 to 4 months…my LO was born early and we’re in the lower percentiles, so she isn’t growing at a fast enough rate to need new shoes that often yet!
I learned that wearing hand me downs can affect the shape of your child’s foot because shoes mold to the foot.
I didn’t know that children shouldn’t wear hand me down shoes because the shoes mold to the child’s feet. It makes total sense now!
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hand-me down shoes aren’t good for kids because they are molded to the previous wearer’s foot.
I didn’t realize there were 26 bones in your feet!
Wow I never knew a childs foot was made up of cartilage!
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I didn’t know that she shouldn’t wear hand me down shoes. thanks so much i love the look of pedipeds.
I think it is interesting that I should look for shoes with a rounded toe box that give plenty of room for little toes to move and wiggle. Good tip.
I thought it was interesting to find out that a babys foot begins as just cartilage that later hardens to form the 26 bones in your feet… didn’t remember that from Biology (if we were taught it to begin with).
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I didn’t realize it was that important for kids to not wear hand-me-down shoes. My kids have worn a bunch of them. oops
I learned that Around 70% of foot problems come from wearing the wrong footwear or ill-fitting shoes.
I had no idea that you’re supposed to find smooth soled shoes for your toddler to wear! I always thought, if the shoe had more grip, my daughter wouldn’t fall as much. I guess, I was really, really wrong. :)
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A shoe that is too rigid or too tight can change the shape of the child’s foot. I think I better hurry and get new shoes for my daughter – her’s are getting too tight!
I just have to say that these shoes are so adorable! My daughter would love them! She loves shoes and puts on any shoes she can (mom’s and dad’s, other kids, etc.).
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I learned that the critical development years happen from infancy and into the toddler years.
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I learned that the ideal shoe for an active toddler (3-5yrs) should have a rounded toe box that gives plenty of room for little toes to move and wiggle.
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I did not know that a childs feet develop until they are 18
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I learned why you shouldn’t let your kids wear hand-me-down shoes. Interesting. Mental note taken!
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