OshKosh B'Gosh Kids Marie Girls' Jelly Sandal. A child who loves rainbow fashion will want to wear the OshKosh B'Gosh Kids Marie Girls' Jelly Sandal ($16-$33).

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And the same goes for shoes like Crocs -- kids can easily trip on these types of shoes if they're just learning to walk and not entirely stable," Cox says. "So hold off on these until around age 2 ...

From toddlers through to six-year-olds, our little helpers tried the best girls’ sandals for summer, available at Clarks, Kidly, Marks & Spencer and more ...

The Velcro lets toddlers help with securing their shoes, something they’re all about in the “me do it” phase. Best for Muddy Adventures Native Jefferson Slip-On Sneaker, starting at $25, Amazon ...