Kentucky, like many other states, endures a number of stereotypes. Some are complimentary while most are not. One old negative typecast is that most Kentuckians are a bunch of hillbillies who go around barefoot. Proud bluegrass state natives are offended by that label and a little touchy about shoelessness. So, a number of our family and friends have asked when we were going to put shoes on the boys. Years ago, very young babies would wear baby booties, and after they out grew them, their parents would bronze the booties as keep sakes. Today most doctors recommend waiting on shoes until after children are walking. Baby feet develop best when they’re bare; this helps build arches and strengthen ankles. This means in 2008, no shoes are the smart choice.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Barefoot and Progressive
Kentucky, like many other states, endures a number of stereotypes. Some are complimentary while most are not. One old negative typecast is that most Kentuckians are a bunch of hillbillies who go around barefoot. Proud bluegrass state natives are offended by that label and a little touchy about shoelessness. So, a number of our family and friends have asked when we were going to put shoes on the boys. Years ago, very young babies would wear baby booties, and after they out grew them, their parents would bronze the booties as keep sakes. Today most doctors recommend waiting on shoes until after children are walking. Baby feet develop best when they’re bare; this helps build arches and strengthen ankles. This means in 2008, no shoes are the smart choice.
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Hi Dave,
Yup...many parents wait until their babies start to walk before putting shoes on them. But the sentimental parents ARE still having their first shoes bronzed.
Check out how little this costs for keepsakes you (and they) will treasure for a lifetime.
www.abcbronze.com
Bob
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