First, congratulations! Second, don’t worry about buying shoes until your baby is walking, usually around 18 months of age. Until then, barefoot is best. When he or she does start walking, buy baby shoes. Flexible and supportive shoes are best because your baby’s feet are still growing and will grow until about 17 years of age. So choose a shoe that is flexible, supportive, a good fit, not too tight and not too big. Do not buy shoes a size or even a half size larger as it could cause foot problems later on. The shoes should be made of breathable and durable materials. Rubber soles are good, an entire shoe made of rubber is not.