2006-09-16 10:51:16 · 42 answers · asked by KENNETH 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Only if you really really really like- living under a bridge NEED them. Otherwise- no. and that is because depending on the age of the child- you know how you wear shoes and it conforms to your foot? Not all feet are the same and you can actually hurt their feet and walk.
2006-09-16 10:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ok to accept them, but not to put them on your children's feet. Wearing second hand shoes damages their feet. They have not been fitted for your childs feet they may not only be the wrong size as each shoe varies, it can be the wrong width. Shoes that have been worn mold to the feet, so if someone else wears them not only will they not give the support in the correct places but can alter the bone structure, kids bones are soft and can be molded easily. So therefore wearing second hand shoes can and will give life long problems with feet, do you think your kids will thank you in the future. I know shoes are expensive, but that's what child benefit in the UK is for.
2006-09-16 11:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by Lulu T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its perfectly ok to accept any reasonable thing secondhand especially ifyou have young children and need the money, but never put shoes on a child without having their feet properly measured and this would mean going into a shoe shop every couple of months or so.
2006-09-17 02:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nobody200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you must be careful for a few reasons. 1) Fungal infections can spread this way 2) Veruca's infection 3) wear on the shoe heels can influence your childs walking. If the previous owner had a habit of turning their feet inwards and your child hasn't got this problem then your child's feet may twist un-naturally inwards because of the wear on the heels!
If you really cannot affort new shoes then I would suggest you inspect them carefully, clean them thoroughly and dry them out properly. Put them on a flat surface and see if there is any gaps around the heels. Nails poking through the sole by putting your hand right inside and feeling every inch with your fingers. Don't forget to wash your hands before you touch anything els.
There are sprays available from the chemist that will fight fungal infections - spray the inside before you pass them on to your child.
2006-09-16 10:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Not for very young children. Their feet are still growing and the bones are still developing so someone elses shoes could damage their feet and the child will not know as they cannot really understand what uncomfortable or pain is. The old shoes would have moulded to the last childs feet, so the arch could be all wrong and give your child pain.
2006-09-16 11:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by xxshellbeanxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that children grow fast and it gets hard to keep up with how much they change. I do have to agree with lil angel though. Everything is developing and it is different for every child. The first child put his or her imprint in that shoe on how they wore them and how they walk. It may not seem neccesary but it really is. Your childs foot could grow incorrectly and they may need brace on their legs for the damage done to their feet. In adults it is fine but children are different than adults. You may have to skip a couple of things to get them but in the future it will be worth it. My fiance has 2 bunions on the side of his feet because his mom gave him second hand shoes and now to remove them( they are bone) it will cost more than 5,000 dollars plus all the missed work. It hurts him every day. I hope this helps!
2006-09-16 10:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by flower_angel_goddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on age of the child. If you're children are past the age of "learning to walk", usually after age 4, then it is ok - go for it! Otherwise, I would be careful. Little feet that are learning to walk need shoes that will accomdate their feet and their individual "mold". You don't wan to put your child in shoes where the child had some type of foot disorder since that shoe will be molded to that child's foot. It could affect the way your child walks.
2006-09-16 13:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by ameliabedelia_03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, What would I do without hand-me-down shoes when I have four little girls? I buy good quality, esp. for the oldest, and assume they will get worn plenty by at least two of the girls if not more. My 2 year old is currently wearing some 5 year old shoes that are my FAVORITES and they are still in great shape.
2006-09-16 11:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Shoes mould themselves to the feet of the person wearing them, therefore 2nd hand shoes would not be good for your children. Always get properly fitted shoes from a shop like Clarks, they are expensive but that's because they fit properly!
2006-09-16 10:59:14 · answer #9 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, because the shoes are already conformed to fit someone else's feet so they won't fit the second person properly. In addition think about athlete's foot. Foot doctors recommend never wearing second hand shoes.
2006-09-16 12:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by lakecity21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋