5 Tips to Tackle Toddler Foot Odour 

1. Keep your toddler's feet clean.

It might sound simple, but giving their feet a soapy scrub daily will remove excess odour.

2. Choose the right socks. 

If you put socks on your baby, make sure they're made of lightweight and breathable fabric such as cotton, wool or special knits. 

3. Wash your baby shoes regularly.

Wash your baby's shoes regularly and  hang them to dry in the sun to kill excess odours. Brands such as Attipas are fully machine washable and quick drying.

4. Make sure their shoes are sized correctly.

Tight shoes increase foot odour due to lack of circulation. If you're unsure of sizing, you can check your baby's foot size here.

5. Wear baby insoles.

Wearing insoles may help prevent foot odour in babies and toddlers due to their unique absorption abilities, and can also provides them with additional comfort.

Imagine having an extra ten minutes, every single day.

Imagine throwing your baby's shoes in the washing machine, with your other regular loads? Now you can, as our baby shoes are fully machine washable and quick drying. Make scrubbing toddler shoes with a nail brush a thing of the past!

The whole idea behind Attipas is that less is more. Forget shoes and socks, our baby shoes are two-in-one! Say goodbye to toddler tantrums as you're running out the front door, our baby shoes slip on like a sock in seconds, and stay on.

Our baby shoes can also easily replace all other shoes and socks in your toddler's cupboard as they're suitable for both indoor and outdoor use; quite simply, from pool to school.

Our founder, Caroline Africh, discovered Attipas baby shoes on a holiday in Japan and knew she needed to bring them to Australia. As a mum of a then 1 year old, Caroline had unique insight into exactly what a toddler should be wearing on their feet while learning to walk. An avid fan of the barefoot movement, Caroline says: “As a new mother, I was very conscious about selecting the right first shoes for my baby.”

“The biggest mistake parents make when choosing first baby shoes is that they think they need to be structured,” Caroline says. “The reality is that science really speaks for itself. Being barefoot helps baby develop brain function and the barefoot movement has been massive for decades. When choosing suitable pre-walking shoes for babies, parents need to select something that mimics the concept of walking barefoot.” 

Long before Caroline founded Attipas Australia, she had two very successful careers—first as an auditor, and then secondly as a project manager.

Caroline began her career as an IT auditor in the early 2000's, working for PwC Sydney as a graduate. Not feeling as though she 'fit in', it was then she realised her aspirations to become an entrepreneur — which she would later fulfil by bringing Attipas shoes to Australia.

At age 25, Caroline packed her bags and moved to London, and just like that, she worked her way up the chain to become a Project Manager in an investment bank. Over the next five years, she managed several large-scale IT implementations however still felt like something was 'missing' from her work life.

In her early 30s, Caroline had a baby and moved back to Sydney. After nearly a decade working in corporate, Caroline wanted to start her own business and become an entrepreneur. As a new mum conscious about baby foot health, Caroline discovered Attipas shoes in Japan and knew it was her inner calling to bring Attipas to Australia. We are proud to say: she succeeded. As seen on the Today Show, at the Oscars and on Shark Tank, over 500k pairs have been sold since Attipas arrived in 2012.

Caroline's 'less-is-more' approach to infant footwear has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of Australian parents, who use Attipas on their babies every single day.

What customers are saying about us...

“Perfect fitting shoe-sock! I have bought countless pairs of shoes for my 1yo daughter who is still crawling/starting to walk but nothing would stay on - except these wonderful Attipas shoes!!! Very happy mumma" - Lian T.

"Easiest shoes to put on. Perfect shoes for my little boy. He loves walking in them" - Amanda P.

"Best  investment for babies.  I used a pair for my first born & she lived in hers. So when our little  man started standing & pulling himself up, we knew we had to get a pair  for him. I absolutely adore them" - Emily D. 

"Recommend these shoes to everyone.   I now have 3  pairs of these shoes for my 17 month old. He loves them and has never  tried to take them off. So easy to put on and so easy to clean. Love that  he walks freely in them outside and inside. People always comment on how well  he walks and how stable he is on his feet. I put that down to Attipas shoes.  Recommend to everyone, you wont be disappointed!" - Louise C.

All Attipas products are tailor-made for environmentally conscious families.

We care about making our products safe and healthy for you—and our planet. That’s why our products are non-toxic and contain no formaldehyde or BPA.  They are also vegan-friendly and not tested on animals. We also keep packaging to a minimum and use cardboard over plastics where possible.

Anyone can have allergies. If your baby or toddler has any discomfort or a rash develops, discontinue use and consult your doctor.