From 0 - 12 Months old would be Toddler Sizing 1 – 5. A 2 Year old, between 7 – 9 would be an average. The General Rule would be to go bigger just in case so they can eventually grow into them.
There should be space between your baby's ankle and the shoe, so there's no cause for blisters or pain. Press down with your thumb on the front of your child's shoes as well to make sure there's a comfortable gap (a thumb width) between the toes and the end of the shoe.
1. Always choose one size ahead of your baby's actual age. Sizes can be on the small side and babies grow quickly. Most 6-month-old babies can wear clothes size 9–12 months, 1-year-olds wear size 2 and so on.
0-3 Months: Shoe Size 1 / 3.5” sole length. 3-6 Months: Shoe Size 2 / 3.75” sole length. 6-9 Months: Shoe Size 3/ 4.125” sole length.
The average shoe size for a 1-year-old child is US 3C and a foot length in inches of 4 3/8″.
From 15 months to 2 years: from 15 months to two years, your infant's feet will grow half a size every two to three months. From 2 to 3 years: From the age of two to three years, a child's feet will continue to grow rapidly with a half a size increase every three to four months.
Choose shoes with lightweight, flexible soles to aid walking development. Most brands have pre-walkers, which are super-soft and actually fine for the first few walking months (according to parents we speak to). Look for fully adjustable fastenings. Try to find shoes with padded ankles for protection and support.
Nike Infants Footwear (Sizes 0-9) - Baby & Toddler (Age 0-3 Years)
Parents everywhere have asked what the difference is between 24 months vs. 2T. 24 months clothes are for 18-24 months old, while 2T is for 2-3 years old children.
Your Child's Development: 1 Year (12 Months)
Use standards to estimate a toddler's shoe size from age. The recommended size is 5 for a 12- to 18-month-old child, 6 for an 18- to 24-month-old child, 7 for a 2-year-old, 8 for a 2- to 2 1/2-year-old, 9 for a 3-year-old, 10 for a 3 1/2-year-old, 11 for a 4 1/2-year-old and 12 for a 5-year-old.
It's a good idea to choose clothes that are comfortable and easy to put on and off. Stretchy body suits, t-shirt tops or tops with envelope necks, and elastic-waist pants or leggings work well. And as your baby starts to move around, clothes that let your baby move freely are a practical choice.
The short answer is no. Your baby does not need shoes until they start walking, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The only thing younger babies need on their feet are socks to keep them warm. Think about it like this: The purpose of shoes (other than to look cute, of course), is to protect the feet.