The 8 Month Old Has Better Shoes Than I Do!

[Zoe]

I wasn't annoyed at all by what shoes the kids wore today. As long as they aren't backless sandals, I'm good to go! I just thought it was funny that the 8 month old was wearing these sturdy air jordans. He could barely move when they were on as we were waiting for him to get picked up! ::::

Just wanted to clarify, I was astounded by the fanciness. That's all!

[Zoe]

Oh, and when given the chance, I'm a girly girl as well. I'm going to see La Cage Aux Folles this weekend in Minneapolis. You can bet I'll be wearing at least 3 inch stillettos with my outfit! Maybe I'm just jealous

[NiNi.R.]

Have any of you had a kid that has the squeaker shoes? Why in god's name would anyone ever have those for their toddlers is beyond me. One of my dcg has them and with every step it makes the sound of a squeaky dog toy...when we are outside my dogs go bonkers over it.

[Blackcat31]

Have any of you had a kid that has the squeaker shoes? Why in god's name would anyone ever have those for their toddlers is beyond me. One of my dcg has them and with every step it makes the sound of a squeaky dog toy...when we are outside my dogs go bonkers over it.

It's am easy way for the parent to keep tabs on their child.

I don't know, I was just guessing.

[Kaddidle Care]

I don't allow twinkle toes. They trigger migraines. I also allow the kids to. PLAY in whatever they wear. Wether it's a 5$ pair or a $70 dollar. We PLAY. HARD. DAILY.

REALLY? That's interesting. My co-worker often gets migraines and her daughters wear them.

I need to research some articles about that and show her.

I often chuckle at the outfits - our last year's PreK's were mostly girls and it was like they were all trying to outdo each other. But cute - really cute!

We warn them that they play outside and we paint and glue and get messy. We have them wear smocks but sometimes they just get it on themselves anyway. I look at it like this: They were warned.

I refuse to spend big bucks on work clothes because I know they will be trashed.

Who's smarter?

[MyAngels]

All my kids had great, super expensive name brand clothes and shoes when they were little, too. People may have thought we were super snooty, but little did they know - I never bought any of it. It was all my super wonderful (not to mention well off) MIL. Her buying finally tapered off when she reached 10 grandchildren ::. Gotta love that woman.

[queenbee]

Have any of you had a kid that has the squeaker shoes? Why in god's name would anyone ever have those for their toddlers is beyond me. One of my dcg has them and with every step it makes the sound of a squeaky dog toy...when we are outside my dogs go bonkers over it.

The worst creation of shoes!! I had a dcg come in one day this summer wearing these shoes and, it's very unfortunate, but the squeakers "fell" out.

I dug out the squeakers and tossed them out at naptime. I was not going to subject myself or the other children to that noise all day and throughout the summer. Mom nor dcg ever mentioned the suspicious dissappearence of the squeakers.

[NiNi.R.]

The worst creation of shoes!! I had a dcg come in one day this summer wearing these shoes and, it's very unfortunate, but the squeakers "fell" out.

I dug out the squeakers and tossed them out at naptime. I was not going to subject myself or the other children to that noise all day and throughout the summer. Mom nor dcg ever mentioned the suspicious dissappearence of the squeakers.

:::::::: That's awesome!

This child has multiple pairs so the mom might come a little suspicious if all of the squeakers suddenly started to disappear at my house.

[2ndFamilyDC]

Well that sure backfires then because they go straight into the diaper bag at drop off.

Isn't that the truth! No shoes on in my house.

[PolarCare]

Different perspective

I have 6 kids and they all wear name brand/high end clothes.

My oldest 2 are boys. They are 12 and 13. They both do odd jobs for neighbors and have paid chores that they do for me. They buy a lot of their own clothes, and they are smart about it. They hit Plato's Closet and consignment stores for a lot of their stuff.

My girls are 9, 8, 4 and 18 months, and I'm due again in April. (These include my custodial stepkids...no way I've given birth that many times). Anyway, I order nice name brand shoes that are good for their feet online. You can get them on closeout and NIB on ebay and Amazon. Just takes a little effort. And they're usually about the same price as Payless garbage that falls apart. As far as clothes, I hit the consignment shops and thrift stores on the ritzy side of town. What makes more sense? Buying $100 worth of clothes at Wal Mart that will be worn out by the child within one season? Or spending $130 on nice Land's End, Gymboree, Gap, and Hanna Anderson clothes from a consignment shop, and then passing those clothes down through several children because they actually last?

I don't spend any more to dress my kids well than people do to dress them in blue light specials. It just takes more effort.

[Zoe]

Have any of you had a kid that has the squeaker shoes? Why in god's name would anyone ever have those for their toddlers is beyond me. One of my dcg has them and with every step it makes the sound of a squeaky dog toy...when we are outside my dogs go bonkers over it.

Yes! I heard some odd squeaking when we were at the zoo. Then all of a sudden this 18 month old was walking toward me. Oh my goodness! I would have such a headache!!!! How could that woman walk with that kid through the entire zoo listening to that?!?

I have 6 kids and they all wear name brand/high end clothes.

My oldest 2 are boys. They are 12 and 13. They both do odd jobs for neighbors and have paid chores that they do for me. They buy a lot of their own clothes, and they are smart about it. They hit Plato's Closet and consignment stores for a lot of their stuff.

My girls are 9, 8, 4 and 18 months, and I'm due again in April. (These include my custodial stepkids...no way I've given birth that many times). Anyway, I order nice name brand shoes that are good for their feet online. You can get them on closeout and NIB on ebay and Amazon. Just takes a little effort. And they're usually about the same price as Payless garbage that falls apart. As far as clothes, I hit the consignment shops and thrift stores on the ritzy side of town. What makes more sense? Buying $100 worth of clothes at Wal Mart that will be worn out by the child within one season? Or spending $130 on nice Land's End, Gymboree, Gap, and Hanna Anderson clothes from a consignment shop, and then passing those clothes down through several children because they actually last?

I don't spend any more to dress my kids well than people do to dress them in blue light specials. It just takes more effort.

I wish I had your determination! That's wonderful!


So I learned that dcm's MIL bought the shoes for dcb. So a lot of you were right. It was a gift. Wish my MIL did that! ::::

[laundrymom]

Have any of you had a kid that has the squeaker shoes? Why in god's name would anyone ever have those for their toddlers is beyond me. One of my dcg has them and with every step it makes the sound of a squeaky dog toy...when we are outside my dogs go bonkers over it.

You can turn them off. :-). Lift the sole. There's a way to disable. There was a lady who brought a child to the traveling wall with them. RUDE. Child was cute as a bug but when local mother was describing losing her 20 yr old to war. And finding out on Easter afternoon, no one wanted cute.

[NiNi.R.]

You can turn them off. :-). Lift the sole. There's a way to disable. There was a lady who brought a child to the traveling wall with them. RUDE. Child was cute as a bug but when local mother was describing losing her 20 yr old to war. And finding out on Easter afternoon, no one wanted cute.

That's the best news I've ever heard...I will have to remember that!

[Mommy2One]

I don't spend any more to dress my kids well than people do to dress them in blue light specials. It just takes more effort.

I'm the same way. My 2yo daughter usually has a TON of clothes and 3-6 pairs of shoes - lots of Children's Place and Lands End, and this year she'll be wearing an LL Bean jacket. I wait until department and specialty stores are offering free shipping, a percentage off coupon code and combine that with clearance deals, sometimes shopping a season ahead. My mom and I shop thrift stores occasionally too and anything I can't find a great deal on that way (like jeans) comes from Once Upon a Child. In the end I don't spend any more than if I'd gone to Walmart (often less) and at $3/shirt I don't feel bad if something happens to one (and I keep them nice looking with stain fighters I got for pennies after sale/coupons). I definitely wouldn't equate name brands with high prices.

[SilverSabre25]

Have any of you had a kid that has the squeaker shoes? Why in god's name would anyone ever have those for their toddlers is beyond me. One of my dcg has them and with every step it makes the sound of a squeaky dog toy...when we are outside my dogs go bonkers over it.

I know, kids make enough noise as it is!! I have to say that I have never personally been subjected to this sort of shoe...yet.