The Paper and Pencil Method
If you're past the finger length
method, it might be time to pull out a piece of paper and a pencil. I
like this method because it's discreet (and looks less strange than the
finger length method in the store aisles). Grab dad or another adult and
have them hold the baby still; ideally, if their neck is strong enough,
they could "stand" on the paper you've taken out. Use a pencil to draw a
line at the heel of their foot to the tip of their big toe. Tuck the
sheet of paper in your wallet, and the next time you're out with the
baby, you'll have no problem measuring up what size crib shoe to buy.
The Stuff the Sock Method
You
didn't think I could get any crazier with the suggestions, did you?
Obviously, I can. All this requires is a pair of baby socks that
currently fit and a bit of tissue; simply "stuff the sock" until it's
approximately the same size as your baby's foot. This works well for
babies that have thick or wide feet, because you can get a real sense of
how well a shoe will or will not fit around his foot. Pop the "stuffed
sock" in your purse and you're good to go (just don't let it get buried
and mashed down).
