My 11 month old has just started walking. I thought walking barefoot would be best for him but a friend says that shoes help with grip and are better for learning to walk. Any views mummies?

Agree with Roshni, going barefoot will be the best way for him to learn. Just to add to her points, when walking barefoot, toddlers are better able to keep their head up as they could get feedback from the ground. Without the need to look down, there is lower chance of them falling over (from losing their balance). In addition, walking barefoot helps develops muscles and ligaments in the foot, increases strength of foot’s arch, aids in fostering a good posture as it helps improves proprioception (awareness of our position in relation to the space around us).