How to Keep Your Toddler Healthy  

1. Serve your toddler more fruit and vegetables

It's not rocket science that fruit and vegetables help support your little one's immune system. Especially in the cooler months, make sure you incorporate fruit and vegetables into every meal. Blend a strawberry and natural yogurt smoothie for breakfast, chop up some carrots and cucumber for lunch along side a sandwich, and serve blueberries for desert after a nutrition-rich bowl of soup or spaghetti bolognese with lots of veg.

2. Boost your toddler's sleep time

Allowing your toddler to rest gives their body the chance to recharge and operate at optimum levels. Ensure they get a full night's rest every night, let them take naps during the day if they still need them, and ensure they have equal periods of high activity and rest (down-time) throughout the day.

3. Exercise as a family

Keeping your toddler active helps boost their immune system, keeping them healthy throughout the winter months. Choose family-friendly activities such as bike riding, ball sports or walking to keep your toddler moving throughout the day. When exercising outside, ensure they are wearing suitable outdoor toddler shoes such as Attipas to protect their feet and encourage correct walking habits. 

4. Guard your home against germ spread

Guard your family home against the spread of germs by creating healthy habits. Ensure all family members wash their hands each time they enter the house, before and after meals and periodically throughout the day. Keep family members separated if they are ill to avoid germ spread. Use antibacterial surface sprays on areas that are touched frequently and allow air to circulate readily in your home to kill any nasty bugs.

5. Banish second-hand smoke from your home

Second-hand smoke is known to cause respiratory issues, and babies and toddlers are particularly at risk if exposed. Smoke can affect a baby's breathing and heart rate, which can put the baby at a higher risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy. Babies and toddlers can also experience frequent and severe asthma attacks, respiratory infections, and ear infections if exposed to smoke, so ditch the cigarettes now.

6. Make sure they get their vitamins

Give your toddler a high quality multi-vitamin each day to boost their overall immune health. There are many readily available from supermarket shelves. Vitamin D is also an essential immune system booster and associated with over 150 metabolic processes in the human body, so also opt for Vitamin D drops specifically for toddlers. 

7. Keep their feet covered inside and out

Make sure your toddler is wearing high quality shoes in winter, both when inside as well as out, to protect their feet and reduce the loss of body heat. Toddlers lose body heat through their feet which may cause their temperate to fluctuate. When fluctuation occurs, it compromises their immune system, exposing them to nasty bugs. Consider transitioning from bed socks at night to comfortable shoe-socks during the day, such as Attipas.

Hands up if you're constantly searching for your toddler's missing shoes?

The whole idea behind Attipas toddler shoes is that they don't fall off. Mums shouldn't have to be frequently searching for lost shoes in parks, shopping centres or around the house at home. There is an easier way.

You should be able to slip shoes on your wriggly toddler with ease, that don't fall off, and can't be pulled off. That’s why our founder, Caroline Africh, brought Attipas toddler shoes to Australia; their unique design can replace the need for all other indoor and outdoor shoes for your toddler.

Zoe Saldana is an Attipas lover!

Attipas are revolutionary toddler shoes. Whereas other baby shoes are worn for looks or aesthetic, Attipas have been designed with parents in mind.

While other brands may claim to stay on toddler's feet, Attipas are the only baby shoes that actually stay on.  And the evidence is clear.

Zoe Saldana loves Attipas so much her three children, Zen, Cy & Bowie, live in them both indoors and out. 

Attipas shoes come in six sizes and can be worn from 6 months to 4 years. They start from $39.95 and are sold on the Attipas Australia website.

Attipas shoes come in over 50 colours in an identical design that slips on like a sock but supports like a shoe. Bestsellers include Attipas Sneaker: cute, sneaker-style shoes that look like traditional Converse; Attipas Rainbow: unisex, bright and bold stripes that match any outfit; Attipas Attibebe: soft pastel tones, a favourite for girls; and Attipas Marine: cute nautical themed pre-walkers, a favourite for boys.

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 a shoe that could be worn indoors as well as outdoors, that provided protection but still mimicked barefoot walking. It also needed to be non slip to combat slipping on floorboards and tiles."

“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 lightweight & flexible, that provides sufficient protection and can be worn both indoors and outdoors, for long periods.” 

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 'one-shoe-fits-all' approach to toddler footwear has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of Australian parents, who use Attipas on their toddlers 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

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.