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      How to Keep Baby Barefoot for Longer

      By Attipas Australia's founder and mum-of-three, Caroline Africh  


    5 TIPS TO KEEP BABY BAREFOOT FOR LONGER

    1. Learn to walk on soft surfaces such as grass or sand

    Let your baby learn to walk on soft surfaces such as grass or sand. Summer months are the best time to learn to walk. When you plan your daily activities, make sure to consider the surfaces your little one might walk on. Soft grass or warm sand are ideal when learning to walk. If your day leaves you indoors, soft play mats, cool tiles or polished floorboards also provide a great  area to get your baby toddling.


    2. Keep baby barefoot as much as possible

    Keep baby barefoot indoors as much as possible. Make it a habit of getting baby dressed but leaving shoes off until you leave the front door. Summer is normally the best time to do this as baby will naturally be barefoot at home. Make a point of reviewing your household surfaces to ensure all areas are safe for baby to walk on.


    3. Bring along a blanket when outdoors

    When venturing outdoors, make sure you always bring along a blanket or play mat to avoid harsher surface such as rough grass at the park or hot cement or sand. Having a space play mat in your nappy bag means you won't ever forget to bring one!


    4. Wear grip socks at home

    If you have floorboard or tiles your baby might get cold, especially in the winter months. A pair of grip socks will help keep their feet warm and still allow them to 'feel' the ground while learning to walk. 


    5. Keep a pair of 'barefoot' prewalkers in your baby bag

    Keep a spare pair of 'barefoot' pre-walkers (baby shoes that mimic barefoot walking) in your baby bag, such as Attipas. You can slip them on your baby when surfaces are too harsh to walk barefoot, such as hot cement, sand or rough grass, and slip them back off when it's safe.

    Attipas baby shoes in Koala Gray

    Are you struggling to get shoes on your baby?


    The whole idea behind Attipas baby shoes is that less is more. Goodbye to heavy shoes and socks, and hello to lightweight, practical, flexible shoe-socks that let babies 'feel' the ground.


    Attipas slip on like a sock, saving you time as you rush your toddler out the front door. That’s why our founder, Caroline Africh, originally brought Attipas to Australia and our entire range can easily replace all the other shoes and socks in your baby's cupboard. 

    As Seen at the Oscars!


    Attipas baby shoes made it to the Oscars! Founder Caroline Africh and her team were flown to Hollywood where they handed out Attipas baby shoes to celebrities including Zoe Saldana, who is a huge fan.


    Caroline also made an appearance on the Today Show where she talks to David Campbell and Sonia Kruger about getting close and personal with Ryan Gosling!


    While other brands may sell 'first shoes' for babies, Attipas are the only baby shoes that successfully mimic barefoot walking.  And the evidence is clear.

    At Attipas, we say “less is more” when it comes to toddler foot health. Our signature product is revolutionary and replaces the need for separate shoes and socks — it's two-in-one!

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    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.” 

    Attipas Australia founder Caroline Africh

    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 toddler foot health has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of Australian parents, who use Attipas on their babies every single day.

    “Caroline's 'less-is-more' approach to toddler foot health has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of Australia parents, who use Attipas on their babies every single day.”

    What our customers are saying about us...


    “We bought these for our then 11 month old and they are the perfect baby shoe! They protect little toes, are easy to walk in even for an early walker, and the sock-style means she can't pull them off. She's one now and loves them so much that she sometimes brings them to you to put them on for her, even inside! Very glad we bought the next size up as well.” — Victoria

    Try our revolutionary baby shoes that mimic barefoot walking.

    You’ll love them.

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    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.

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