If your toddler frequently unties her own shoelaces, you can use a few tricks to keep her bows tight and her shoes on her feet. Toddlers are curious and once they learn a certain skill, such as untying a shoelace, they like to try out their new skill over and over. Follow a few simple tips to find a way that works for you to keep your child's shoelaces tied properly. By keeping her shoes on her feet, you'll help her avoid injury as well as misplaced shoes.
Step 1
Tie your toddler's shoelaces in double knots. After tying a normal knot, tie the two loops into another knot by tying the left loop over the right loop into an overhand knot. Pull both loops until they are tight to form a secure double knot. Your child will not be able to untie a double knot by pulling on the ends of his shoelaces the way he would untie a normal knot, according to the Ian's Shoelace website.
Step 2
Purchase a device designed to keep children's shoelaces tied. You can find shoelace locks at children's clothing and shoe stores. Place the small plastic shoelace lock clips on your toddler's shoes after you have tied her laces. Your child will not be able to untie her laces or remove the locking clips.
Step 3
Hide your child's shoelace knots. After tying your toddler's shoelaces, tuck the bow and shoelace ends inside his shoe so the laces are hidden by the shoe's tongue. When the ends of his shoelaces are not visible to your child, he may not be as tempted to untie them.
Step 4
Buy your toddler shoes that close with a buckle or Velcro fastener. If your child won't stop untying her shoelaces, try a different type of shoe closure to try to discourage her from removing her shoes.
Tips and Warnings
- Make sure your toddler's shoes fit properly. If she frequently unties and removes her shoes, she may be trying to show you that they are too small and are causing her discomfort.
- Always keep your child's shoelaces short. Long shoelace ends and bows can get caught on objects and lead to falls and injuries.
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