Much to the disappointment of our families, my husband and I agreed to keep our daughter out of shoes until she NEEDED them because she was actually walking.  Thank goodness we had time to find Pedipeds!  These shoes are awesome!!  They have a super flexible sole, which is recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association to help feet develop properly.  These shoes are even better than most Pediped Originals, because the sole has a little more traction than the rest.  My daughter has never had a problem slipping in any of them, but these would help any babies who have!