Babble

It's time to appreciate an animal long under-represented in the world of kids' design: the lowly snail. And what vehicle could be better than this sweet pair of felt booties, perfect for your favorite creeper/crawler? The handmade booties are crafted of wool felt for the uppers and recycled leather...

Not detail was overlooked in the making of these adorable baby booties. Hand made felted rose with leaves decorate the toe. The braided wool strap adds an elegant touch. Made of wool felt with a hidden velcro closure to keep them securely on chubby baby feet. Available at Joujoux for $179

Brighten up the gloomy winter with these sweet shoes. Hand crocheted booties made from 100% Merino Wool yarn. They are felted in hot water, then the berries are needle-felted with wool roving. The adjustable straps are fastened with velcro to ensure a good fit. Available in infant sizes 0-4 at Pretty...

I love infant shoes that actually allow the babies to move their feet around. The hard soled infant sneakers always make me cringe. These adorable booties have "socks" knitted onto them. This creates a finished look without the extra effort of putting socks on baby. The "sock" also...

I love the button detail and ankle strap on these tiny baby booties. Hand knit with a light creamy pink cashmere. Fit sizes 0-6 months. Available at Bloesem for $29

These booties are so cute they almost make me wish I had a baby so I could buy a pair. Or even better convince one of my friends to have a baby. Green and white polka dot with turquoise lining and heel pull. Turquoise top stitching and a hand sewn red accent leaf. Available from Pedro Sprou t for $15

I'm a sucker for elephants, and who could possibly resist these hand-crocheted elephant booties? Every detail is there, down to little stripes across the trunk between those wee little tusks. Perfect for either a boy or a girl. $24 at Two Blue Peas . (Don't like elephants? They have pigs and...

Quack quack! Turn her tootsies into duck feet ; she'll enjoy the warmth and coziness of the soft fabric, and you'll enjoy taking pictures that can someday be shown to her prom date. A winner all around! $12 from JustKiddn's Etsy shop.

Of course you want baby into a proper pair of Chucks as early as possible, but while his feet are still young and tender you might rather opt for booties at first. Why sacrifice style? These hand-crocheted booties look just like the stylin' sneaks he'll be sporting when he's big enough. Best of all,...