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Growth Spurts and Shoe Sizes: How Fast Do Kids' Feet Grow?

Kids' feet go through multiple developmental stages. Find out where your little one is at now.

Jasrah Javed - Writer for First Walkers
By Jasrah Javed
Jovan Mijailović
Edited by Jovan Mijailović

Updated September 25, 2024.

A kid putting on shoes.

As kids grow, their feet go through multiple growth spurts. They become longer, broader, and more volumetric with time.

To guarantee that children wear shoes that fit them properly and offer essential support for their growing feet, it's important to understand how much kids' feet grow in a year.

So, let's explore the interesting realm of children's foot development.

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Typical Growth Patterns

Take a moment to dive into the lowdown on how kids' feet grow through different stages of life.

Babies' Foot Growth

During the first several months, a baby's feet develop in a unique way. Here's how fast infants' feet tend to grow:

  • 0 to 3 months: This stage does not involve significant growth for newborns. They typically fit into size one or newborn shoes.
  • 3 to 6 months: Growth becomes more pronounced. It's typical for infants to increase one or two shoe sizes.
  • 6 to 12 months: The feet expand significantly. Every two to three months, a baby's feet can typically develop roughly half a size.

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Toddlers' Foot Growth

As they move about on their feet as toddlers, their feet continue to expand. Here's how toddlers change shoe sizes:

  • 12 to 24 months: Every two to three months throughout this time, toddlers increase one shoe size. As infants gain mobility and start to walk on their own, their feet are expanding quickly.
  • 2 to 4 years: Compared to the prior year, the growth rate slightly decreases. Toddlers typically increase one shoe size every three to four months.
  • 3 to 4 years: Foot development slows down and becomes more stable. Every four to six months at this time, toddlers typically increase one shoe size.

Children's Foot Growth

Children's feet continue changing as they grow. The typical foot growth trends for children are as follows:

  • 4 to 6 years: During this time, children typically increase one shoe size every six to eight months.
  • 7 to 10 years: During this stage, children typically increase one shoe size every 8 to 12 months on average.
  • 11-13 years: When puberty first begins, foot growth might pick up speed once more. Depending on the child, a shoe size increase may occur every six to twelve months.

Note: Each newborn, toddler, and child develops at a different rate based on genetics, nutrition, overall health, and physical activity.

» Wondering how should your toddler's shoes fit? Find out here

Keeping Pace With Growing Feet: Find the Perfect Fit

It's critical for parents to routinely measure their children's feet and monitor how well their shoes fit in order to stay on top of the growth of their feet. The correct shoe size is essential for their comfort and growth because their tiny feet are continuously changing.

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Disclaimer: First Walkers' information is intended for educational and informational purposes related to toddler footwear and feet. We encourage you to consider individual circumstances and consult qualified orthopaedists about specific conditions.

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