4 Ways to Protect Your Toddler in Summer 

1. Choose the right hat.

It might sound simple, but different hats offer different levels of protection from the sun. Select a wide brim hat to ensure your toddler has adequate coverage on their face, ears and back of neck. A hat with toggle will ensure your little one doesn't lose their hat while playing outdoors.

2. Wear sunscreen.

Apply SPF 50+ sunscreen regularly on your baby or toddler during the summer, even if it's overcast, as UV light can penetrate through clouds. Mineral-based sunscreens containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide are considered to be the safest option for babies under six months, as they offer protection from UV light but very little is absorbed through the surface of the skin.

3. Suit up.

Select a swimming costume with long arms and legs for your baby and toddler to ensure their body is covered and adequately protected from the sun. Wetsuit style costumes also offer adequate protection from stingers including jelly fish and blue bottles that are prominent on beach during summer months.

4. Protect their toes.

Choose suitable toddler reef shoes such as our aqua shoes to protect little toes from rough sand, rocks, or shells at the beach or pool this summer. Opt for no shoes when sand is fine to build gross motor skills, and cover little feet while exploring rock pools, collecting shells or on hot concrete walking to or from the beach.

Our founder, Caroline Africh, discovered Attipas baby shoes on a holiday in Japan and knew she needed to bring them to Australia. As a mum of a then 1 year old, Caroline had unique insight into exactly what a toddler should be wearing on their feet while learning to walk. An avid fan of the barefoot movement, Caroline says: “As a new mother, I was very conscious about selecting the right first shoes for my baby.”

“The biggest mistake parents make when choosing first baby shoes is that they think they need to be structured,” Caroline says. “The reality is that science really speaks for itself. Being barefoot helps baby develop brain function and the barefoot movement has been massive for decades. When choosing suitable pre-walking shoes for babies, parents need to select something that mimics the concept of walking barefoot.” 

Long before Caroline founded Attipas Australia, she had two very successful careers—first as an auditor, and then secondly as a project manager.

Caroline began her career as an IT auditor in the early 2000's, working for PwC Sydney as a graduate. Not feeling as though she 'fit in', it was then she realised her aspirations to become an entrepreneur — which she would later fulfil by bringing Attipas shoes to Australia.

At age 25, Caroline packed her bags and moved to London, and just like that, she worked her way up the chain to become a Project Manager in an investment bank. Over the next five years, she managed several large-scale IT implementations however still felt like something was 'missing' from her work life.

In her early 30s, Caroline had a baby and moved back to Sydney. After nearly a decade working in corporate, Caroline wanted to start her own business and become an entrepreneur. As a new mum conscious about baby foot health, Caroline discovered Attipas shoes in Japan and knew it was her inner calling to bring Attipas to Australia. We are proud to say: she succeeded. As seen on the Today Show, at the Oscars and on Shark Tank, over 500k pairs have been sold since Attipas arrived in 2012.

Caroline's 'less-is-more' approach to infant footwear has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of Australian parents, who use Attipas on their babies every single day.

What customers are saying about us...

“Perfect fitting shoe-sock! I have bought countless pairs of shoes for my 1yo daughter who is still crawling/starting to walk but nothing would stay on - except these wonderful Attipas shoes!!! Very happy mumma" - Lian T.

 

"Easiest shoes to put on. Perfect shoes for my little boy. He loves walking in them" - Amanda P.

"Best  investment for babies.  I used a pair for my first born & she lived in hers. So when our little  man started standing & pulling himself up, we knew we had to get a pair  for him. I absolutely adore them" - Emily D. 

"Recommend these shoes to everyone.   I now have 3  pairs of these shoes for my 17 month old. He loves them and has never  tried to take them off. So easy to put on and so easy to clean. Love that  he walks freely in them outside and inside. People always comment on how well  he walks and how stable he is on his feet. I put that down to Attipas shoes.  Recommend to everyone, you wont be disappointed!" - Louise C.

All Attipas products are tailor-made for environmentally conscious families.

We care about making our products safe and healthy for you—and our planet. That’s why our products are non-toxic and contain no formaldehyde or BPA.  They are also vegan-friendly and not tested on animals. We also keep packaging to a minimum and use cardboard over plastics where possible.

Anyone can have allergies. If your baby or toddler has any discomfort or a rash develops, discontinue use and consult your doctor.