When you are trying to get your baby's arm through a sleeve, gather the sleeve up accordion-style so that there is only a short distance to guide the arm through. Babies are not usually fond of head gear, so use a cap only if weather is very cold or if the baby will be exposed to direct sun. A baby has no need for shoes until she begins to walk outside the house. Walking barefoot provides better balance and helps strengthen muscles. Socks or slippers also make it harder for your baby to crawl and walk.
Tennis shoes are perfect first shoes.
They are neither expensive nor stiff. When you buy shoes, get a proper fit. If you do buy leather shoes, sandpaper the soles to give better traction. Written by Kate Capage. Published by McKessonHBOC Clinical Reference Systems.