Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes {GIVEAWAY}

I'm a total shoe-a-holic.  My closet is filled with more than 100 pairs, not including boots, so as you can probably imagine, I'm banned from buying more.  For me, that is.  For Gabrielle and Alaina?  Mama may not need a new pair of shoes but the babies always do!

So when Wee Squeak contacted me about doing a review of their footwear, I jumped at the chance.  But when I started browsing their website, I realized there was a huge problem - it was almost impossible to choose just one pair.  Should I pick these adorable Gladiator sandals?


With the end of summer just a month away, I decided I should go with something more practical.  Maybe these funky orange tennis shoes?


Or these sassy Silver Sparkle boots?


After much debate, I opted to receive these Mary Janes, and once they arrived, I was really happy with my choice.


The colors are vibrant and will coordinate with almost everything in the girls' closet, and the construction was great.


So the Wee Squeaks were mama approved but what would the little ones think?

Here's the thing about the Wee Squeak line - they have little cushions built in to the heels so when your child takes a step, air gets squeezed through a nozzle and you hear a squeak.  You're probably wondering why you'd want shoes to do that.  The squeaks actually serve a few purposes.  First, the noise helps you keep track of where your children are at all times.  No more searching for them when they wander off at the park - the squeakers are like a built in baby lo-jack!   Second, the squeaks show that your child is stepping properly from heel to toe.  My girls went through a tippy toe phase where they wouldn't put their whole foot down while walking.  If their Wee Squeaks aren't squeaking, they're not taking steps the way they should and you can address the issue.  And third, the squeakers are just fun!

As soon as I pulled out the box with new shoes in them, Alaina went crazy.  This kid LOVES shoes (hmmm, wonder where she gets that from?) and she couldn't wait to put them on.  And boy, did they look cute!


Then she took a step.  And a few more. 


And she heard the squeaks and reacted like this:


She loved hearing the noises!  She proceeded to do laps around our living room, just to hear herself squeak.  Meanwhile, poor Gaby was left wondering why her shoes weren't making cool noises too.


I have to buy her a pair of Wee Squeaks ASAP or else I might have a riot on my hands!  I've got my eye one these Peony Mary Janes that she can wear for her birthday.


Or maybe I'll go for the Pink Patent Bows instead.


There are just too many sweet options to choose from!

If you have boys, there are some super cute Wee Squeak styles for your little guys too.  I love the Navy Cross design.


These Olive Suede numbers are perfect for fall.


And the camo sneakers are my absolute favorites.


Wee Squeak shoes come in sizes 3-12 and from my experience they run true to size.  There's also a size chart on the site to help you pick a pair that's perfect for your child.

So the next time you're looking for well made and good looking footwear for your little ones, be sure to visit Wee Squeak.  Not only will you love the shoes, but your kids will love the squeaks!  But not to worry - if they start to annoy you or you need to go somewhere the noise wouldn't be appropriate, the squeakers are removable.

And one more thing to love?  Wee Squeak donates 5% of their profits to Half the Sky so with every purchase you make, you'll be giving back too.  Shoes with style and substance - can't go wrong with that!    


Wee Squeak has graciously offered to give away one pair of shoes to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, visit Wee Squeak and post a comment here telling me which shoes you'll choose if you win (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:
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  • Sign up for the Wee Squeak newsletter
  • Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win a pair of Wee Squeak shoes for your little one from @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
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Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends August 11th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on August 12th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

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166 comments:

  1. I love the light pink girl power tennie! So cute.

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  2. LOVE the tattoo slate tennies! my boy has wide feet though, are these shoes wide?

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  3. I love the navy with white stripes tennis shoe

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  4. I follow on twitter and tweeted

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  5. button is on bottom bar of my blog
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  6. What adorable shoes! My boys both need "W" shoes and it doesn't look like this site has those, but I would LOVE to win the Red Mary Janes with Daisy for my 18-month-old niece. :)

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  7. I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs!

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  8. I would choose the brown pansy boots that are coming soon! Please enter me!

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  9. I love love the White Peony MaryJanes but also love the new Crystal maryjanes! I can't decide.

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  10. I "like" Wee Squeaks on Facebook

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  11. I voted for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs

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  12. I subscribed to the Wee Squeaks newsletter

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  13. I would definitely get the Peony Mary Janes! I have 2 boys and now a little girl. Girl shoes are more fun! I love your blog. Thanks.
    Tara
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  14. I would totally get DS the camo sneakers. Oh, to have him running around all squeaky! Cute. It may even encourage him to *actually* run.

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  15. I subscribe via Google Friend connect!

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  16. Definitely the brown tweed mary janes...They'd go with everything! My daughter actually is a toe walker & is in therapy for it and few other issues...these would make walking correctly so much more fun!

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  17. I have your button on my blog

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  18. I would choose the White 3- Butterfly Sandals or the gold gladiator sandals

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  19. e-mail subscriber (lyromero77atyahoodotcom)

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  20. I Like Wee Squeak on Facebook (linda romero)

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  21. I Signed up for the Wee Squeak newsletter

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  22. i follow on twitter & tweet:
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  23. i voted on topmommyblogs

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  24. Those are just too darn cute. I am partial to the gladiaters!!

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  25. My daughter would look so adorable in the Brown Pansy Boot (size 7) - love em!

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  26. I like wee sqeaks on facebook as well...can you tell I love these shoes!?

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  27. I LOVE the peony Mary Janes! SO CUTE!

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  28. If I won I'd get the Red Tweed Maryjanes. Too cute.

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  29. I would choose the Crawford Brown Baby shoe. Cute!!
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  30. I'm torn between the pink camo tennis shoe, and the brown suede boots ;)

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  31. signed up for the WeeSqueak newsletter

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  32. This was definitely a tough one, but I'd have to pick the white peony sandals!:D



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  33. I'd choose the Ruby Red Sparkle Mary Jane--my granddaughter is due in early November, so if she's still too small at Christmas, the smallest size should fit her for Valentine's Day. I'm a subscriber and a FB follower!

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  34. i love the Crawford Brown Baby Shoe, it's adorable.

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  35. i subscribe in google reader

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  36. i like Wee Squeak on Facebook

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  37. i think i singed up for the newsletter..i clicked on the submit button, no confirmation page though - songyuey on gmail

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  38. i follow on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/syytta/status/20334789313

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  39. All the MJs are cute, but I love the Red Pansy Maryjane

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  40. I signed up for the newsletter

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  41. I follow on twitter and tweeted #Win a pair of Wee Squeak shoes for your little one from @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT

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  42. I follow AFOMFT on google reader

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  43. I voted for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs

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  44. Woo hoo, awesome giveaway!! I'd pick the black tweed mary janes, but everything is super cute!
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  45. I'm a AFOMFT follower thru GFC!

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  46. Just signed up for the wee squeak newsletter.

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  47. I like the Peony Mary Janes

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  48. I have a pair of the blue ones for boys that you posted. If I won, i would choose the Suede Two-Tone - Coffee shoes for boys.

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  49. I follow AFOMFT on facebook

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  50. I am a subscriber

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  51. i voted!

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  52. i copy & pasted your button on my blog

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  53. Love the red sparkle mary janes!! Cutest ever.

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  54. Just signed up for Wee Squeak's newsletter.

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  55. The boys two tone black leather!!! And you know I'd have to purchase another pair to match the boys!
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  56. I love the Mary Janes with the butterfly or the new ones that are coming out with the crystals. So cute.

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  57. I follow Wee Squeak on Facebook.

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  58. I like wee squeak on facebook too!

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  59. I would want the navy with white stripes tennis shoe!
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  60. I'm a subscriber!
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  61. I voted today on Top Baby blogs!
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  62. Love the navy cross shoe!

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  63. I have your button!

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  64. I voted for you~

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  65. i am so into the Tyler Silver Baby Shoe for my friend who is about to give birth to an amazing little boy!
    sharon
    dearanxiety@gmail.com

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  66. i like like like you on facebook!

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  67. and now i like wee squeak on facebook too!

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  68. I have your button on my blog!

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  69. I would choose the Orange Tennis Shoes (girls)

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  70. I like Wee Squeak on Facebook.

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  71. I would choose the White 3 - Butterfly Sandals.

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  72. I have your button on my poorly neglected blog.
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  73. I like the Navy with White Stripes Tennis Shoe

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  74. I voted for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs!

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  75. I would definitely get the Peony Mary Janes! I have 2 boys and now a little girl. Girl trainers shoes are more fun! I love your blog. Thanks.

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  76. I would get the brown boys two tone!

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  77. I subscribe via Google Reader.

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  78. LOVE the Silver Gladiator Sandal!
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  79. I love the Brown Tweed Maryjane

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  80. I subscribe to their newsletter

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  81. tweeted: http://twitter.com/jennmaron/status/20569215259

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  82. I love the mary jane hot pink patent!

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  83. I would LOVE to get the Navy Tennies for my son!
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  84. I "Like" WeeSqueak on FB! (Ashley Reynolds)
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  85. I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs!
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  86. I subscribe to your feed via google reader!

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  87. I would love the brown suede boots for my daughter!

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  88. i subscribed to AFOMFT

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  89. I liked AFOMFT on facebook (Julie Grimberg)

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  90. i like wee Squeak on facebook

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  91. I signed up for the Wee Squeak newsletter.

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  92. I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs!

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  93. I am following on twitter - http://twitter.com/jgrimbe2/statuses/20811709396

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  94. these are so awesome! please enter me in the draw, I'd love to win a pair for my little guy! :)

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  95. My son would love the camo sneakers :)

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  96. Love the Metallic pink ones the best! However my other choices are the red with the flower on the front and the pink ones with the brown flower on the front

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  97. daily vote!

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