Help Your Baby Navigate with Baby Knee Pads
In situations where babies need a bit of added stability, baby knee pads can be the extra boost they need. While we try to baby-proof our homes as best we can when one comes along, sometimes there are elements like polished floors that are difficult to work with. Rugs come with their own issues, and sometimes won’t be a viable solution to the slippery floor dilemma. So, when your baby starts to crawl, making their knees less slippery can help them gain confidence on difficult surfaces.
Are all baby knee pads anti-slip?
A lot are anti-slip, and you’ll generally see raised rubbery-looking patches on these pads. Others simply act as a bit of extra protection and warmth, while not providing any anti-slip functionality. Baby safety equipment can be useful on harder surfaces, as knees are one of the most-bumped parts of the body while babies are learning to crawl. Keep in mind that heads probably count as number one, though, and are even more important than knees!
Can I use baby knee pads as leg warmers?
They’re ideal in many climates for adding a little extra warmth. Babies can be hard to judge, and you don’t want them to overheat in the middle of vigorous exercise. So just adding targeted warmth where they’re in contact with a cold surface like the floor can strike the perfect balance. Leg warmers are perfect piece of winter clothing for babies & toddlers.
Which size baby knee pads should I buy?
Most are either very stretchy shaped tubes or fitted shields with hook and loop fasteners around the back of the knee, meaning they can fit a good range of sizes. Typically, they’re designed for 5–12-month babies, since this is usually when our little rascals are on the move for the first time under their own power.
Should I buy tube or hook and loop style?
It really depends on your own and your baby’s preferences and what works best for your baby. Some find that the hook and loop style are too easily torn off and lost by curious and tactile babies. Others find that the tube style bunch up too much when bub moves fast.