When your baby starts scooting and crawling, you might wonder which slippers are best to put on them. Warm baby slippers with non-slip soles are the best crawling slippers for your little one, like the Lodger Slipper Teddy. We’ll tell you what to look for when choosing slippers for your crawling baby and answer your questions about crawling in general.

Best crawling slippers: baby slippers with non-slip soles

Of course, you want your baby to learn to crawl safely. That’s why slippers with non-slip soles are important. They prevent your baby from slipping and ensure they have a more stable footing on a smooth floor. Our slippers feature rubber non-slip soles from size 6-12 months (except for our knitted slippers and ski slippers). Additionally, our slippers are made from premium materials, so your baby won't wear them out easily while crawling.

Comfortable materials

Choose slippers that fit comfortably on your child's feet. If your baby is crawling but not yet walking, we recommend soft baby slippers. Soft materials won’t hinder the development of your baby’s feet. Materials like fleece and leather are flexible and keep the tiniest feet nice and warm on cold days. Is your baby learning to crawl in the summer? Then breathable cotton slippers are ideal.

Good fastening

Make sure the crawling slippers fit snugly on your baby’s feet so they stay on while crawling or scooting. Opt for slippers with elastic at the ankle and a snap-button or Velcro closure. Our Lodger Slippers Teddy, Folklore, and our baby shoe Lodger Walker have Velcro closures. The Lodger Slipper Ciumbelle and Seersucker feature a snap-button closure. The leather crawling slippers Lodger Stepper have an elastic edge that fits snugly around your baby's ankles. Thanks to the secure closures, Lodger slippers won't come off easily.

Other questions about crawling

When do babies learn to crawl?

Around six months old, most babies become much more mobile. They push themselves up using their hands and arms while their belly remains on the ground. This is called scooting. Later, babies learn to sit on their hands and knees and start crawling from this position. On average, babies begin crawling between 7 and 10 months old. Is your baby earlier or later? Don’t worry. Some babies start crawling earlier or later, some may scoot instead of crawl, or even skip crawling altogether and start walking right away.

What’s the difference between scooting and crawling?

In scooting, babies primarily use their arms, while crawling involves using their knees as well. That’s the main difference between scooting and crawling. Scooting is often the first step toward crawling. The time between scooting and crawling varies from child to child. Most babies discover how to scoot between 7 and 10 months, often moving backward first and later figuring out how to move forward by scooting.

Conclusion

At Lodger, you’ll find the right baby slippers for your crawling baby in every season. Crawling slippers should be soft, comfortable, have non-slip soles, and secure fastenings so they don’t come off easily.

Is your baby starting to pull up and stand independently? Then it’s time for their first walking shoes! We’ll tell you what to look for when buying your baby’s first shoes.