Small steps, big moments - our running learners

Walkers support little adventurers as they take their first steps. Find out why flexible shoes are important, which Affenzahn models are available and when it's the right time to change.

The first steps are a big moment for every child. As soon as the little ones are standing securely on their feet, it's time for their first real shoes. Walkers accompany children who have taken their first steps on their further journeys of discovery. In this blog, we present the new baby walker models from the Affenzahn spring and summer collection: “Cotton Smally”, “Knit Toddly” and “Leather Walky”. Three ideal companions for the first steps - flexible, comfortable and healthy for the feet!

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How long should my child wear Lauflerner?

The period in which children wear walking shoes varies depending on their development. Our baby walker size range extends from 19 to 25, after which children no longer crawl so often in between and no longer need the raised sole over their toes.

When do running learners make sense?

In the crawling shoes, the child has begun to pull itself onto its own little feet. Once their stance has become a little more stable and they can already take a few safe steps, they can switch to Affenzahn walking shoes. This is because they combine the positive characteristics of barefoot walking with the protection that children's feet need on their first steps into adventure. This works perfectly in our walking shoes because the foot can roll naturally over the ball of the foot. A flexible, pliable but robust minimal sole based on the barefoot shoe principle - i.e. particularly thin for maximum freedom of movement and ground contact - and the natural shape make Affenzahn baby walkers the perfect companion on the way to becoming a two-legged friend!

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How long should my child wear Lauflerner?

The period in which children wear walking shoes varies depending on their development. Our baby walker size range extends from 19 to 25, after which children no longer crawl so often in between and no longer need the raised sole over their toes.

With the Affenzahn baby walkers, little explorers are perfectly equipped for their first adventures. Thanks to their sophisticated design, high-quality materials and flexible soles, they offer protection, comfort and freedom of movement - just like barefoot, only better!

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