Find the right shoe size for babies and toddlers from birth to 24 months. This chart maps age ranges to US, UK, EU, Japan, and Australia shoe sizes with corresponding foot lengths. Pre-walkers and early walkers have very different needs, and this guide helps you choose between soft-sole shoes for cruisers and firmer options for confident walkers.
Italian brands run smaller — consider sizing up half.
| US | UK | EU | JP (cm) | AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 16 | 9.5 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 | 17 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 19 | 11.5 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 4 |
Place a sheet of paper flat on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your heel touching the wall.
With a pencil held straight, mark the tip of your longest toe on the paper.
Use a ruler to measure from the edge of the paper (wall) to your mark in centimeters. This is your foot length.
Babies do not need shoes until they start walking outdoors. Before that, barefoot or soft socks help feet develop naturally. Once walking outdoors regularly, soft-sole shoes protect feet without restricting movement.
Pre-walker shoes have very flexible soles that let babies feel the ground, mimicking barefoot walking. Walker shoes have slightly firmer soles for outdoor protection while still allowing natural foot movement.
Place the baby\'s foot on a piece of paper. Hold a pencil straight and mark the heel and longest toe. Measure the distance in centimeters. Measure both feet and use the larger measurement.
Baby feet grow very rapidly. From birth to 12 months, feet can grow 3-4 sizes. From 12 to 24 months, growth slows slightly but still averages 1-2 sizes per year. Check fit monthly.
Velcro or slip-on styles are preferred for babies and toddlers. They are easier to put on, harder for the child to remove, and reduce tripping risks compared to laces.