What are toddler indoor shoes?

[Jalapeñomel]

Is my daycare talking about slippers? Soft soled shoes? Crocs/Natives? Something else?

I got this note today, I’m just not sure!

[rhian]

My guess would be any shoes that are designated to be worn only indoors, not a specific type of shoe

[VillainV]

Something with a soft sole?

[countthestars]

I think anything comfy that they never wear outside to keep the floors clean!

[ssmjlm]

Soft soles like Robeez would be my guess. Something they can walk in, but not really for outside.

[cmeon]

Back when my kids were in preschool, indoor shoes were crocs or croc-style. Most of us got the Target version that came in two or three colors back then, so they all matched, and eventually were all mixed up, so it's not a bad idea to label them if you go that way.

[shauni27]

Mar 4, 2024 21:42:47 GMT -5 countthestars said:

I think anything comfy that they never wear outside to keep the floors clean!

assuming this is what they mean as well, but I would just ask!

[Jalapeñomel]

I'm trying to figure out why they would want to change a bunch of two year old shoes like 4 times a day, instead of just letting them play in socks/bare feet.

[heygrey]

Mar 5, 2024 10:11:22 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I'm trying to figure out why they would want to change a bunch of two year old shoes like 4 times a day, instead of just letting them play in socks/bare feet.

I’ve heard it explained as a safety thing. If there is a fire, they aren’t grabbing 8 pairs of boots, but at least the kids aren’t outside in the winter completely barefoot.

[rhian]

I wonder if there are regulations around them staying barefoot? E.g. for safety, if they needed to evacuate? At our center, the infant rooms require no shoes (or shoe covers), but the evacuation plan for the infants involves putting them into cribs with wheels, so only the adults would need to get shoes on quickly in an emergency. All other rooms require shoes, though they just leave the same outdoor shoes on. For cleanliness, I definitely prefer no shoes (we are a no shoes household!), but I understand that it might not be safe to have all of the kids barefoot in an emergency.

[Bad Dingo]

I'd go with something that they can attempt to put on/take off themselves like crocs.

[Jalapeñomel]

hMMM, good point about evacuating.

[cmeon]

Most 2yos can handle some shoes (like easy Croc-ish ones), so I'd just do whatever she can manage herself at this point. This was all about cleanliness at our preschool (sand sand sand everywhere) and state regulations (must wear closed-toe shoes).

[pandora89]

A comfortable pair of shoes that the kids can get off an on easily and that are only worn indoors.

[icedcoffee]

Definitely do crocs so that when you potty train they can be rinsed.

[lo]

Is it a Montessori center? It’s definitely a thing for them. My kids wear Natives, crocs or the knock offs, but there are all kinds of shoes being worn by the kids.

[Jalapeñomel]

Ok, I heard back, and they said they want shoes so if it's wet outside, they can contain the mess.

I bought some generic crocs, hopefully those are fine!

[pinkdutchtulips]

Mar 5, 2024 10:11:22 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I'm trying to figure out why they would want to change a bunch of two year old shoes like 4 times a day, instead of just letting them play in socks/bare feet.

Unless they have grippers on the bottom, socks can be very slippery on tile/wood flooring. Indoor shoes offer some traction and protection against stubbed toes. 

[sometimesrunner]

When the kids were in preschool, all the kids wore crocs inside and changed shoes to go outside. They had a gravel play area, so I imagine it was largely to keep the gravel from getting everywhere inside.