First Steps with Stride Rite SRT Giveaway

Do you remember the time your baby took her first steps? Or maybe you are eagerly awaiting the day your baby takes his or her first steps.

I remember the excitement and thrill when Gracie began her first steps. She was so determined to walk but at the same time a little timid. She would pull herself up in the middle of the floor and just look at us like what do I do next? We would cheer her on with "come on, baby, you can do it!" She would have no problem dancing while she stood there but to actually take steps, it seemed like a major issue.

The day she finally began walking, she began giggling after taking her first couple of steps. I was working in the kitchen and daddy was about to come home. She was so thrilled with her accomplishment - shaky but thrilled. A happier baby, you couldn't find.

Since she began walking in early Spring, her favorite shoes of choice were a pair of rubber boots. She would seek them out every morning as soon as she was out of bed and would even eat breakfast in these boots.

Some of her many first steps were taken in mud puddles - she learned quickly to stomp her feet to make the water splash. Many a times, she landed on her behind in those puddles but she was so thrilled that a little water sure did not bother her.

Her first steps were so much fun and something I will never forget. It not only opened up a new world to her but the world became an exciting place as she has explored and become more steady on her feet.

As a parent, it is wonderful to watch the joy on my daughter's face as she makes huge strides in life - learning and enjoying all the new adventures that walking as enabled her to have. It sure has made life a whole lot more of an adventure for me as I try to keep up with her but I wouldn't trade those first steps for the world.

As I search for shoes for my little one, I look for the support and comfort that her little feet need so when I was contacted by Momfluence and Stride Rite to share Stride Rite's new SRT shoes with you, I was thrilled.

Stride Rite's Sensory Response Technology Shoes help your baby as she learns to walk by making her aware of how her feet are moving. They have Sensory Pods in them that provide feedback to your child on just how to use her feet.

The shoes are lightweight, flexible, and made from eco-friendly materials. I think they are super cute and the materials make the shoes durable and long lasting through the wear and tear that a little one can put on shoes as they begin to walk.

They offer great support and even include a removable sole with a Check Fit system so that you can measure it against your child's foot to know when he needs a new size.

Would you like to know more about these shoes? Make sure you check out Stride Rite site and even become of a fan of theirs on Facebook! They often have great giveaways going on at their Facebook site and you know that you would love to win one of these!

Speaking of winning one these fantastic shoes, 5 winners will be chosen to receive one pair of SRT shoes, available in sizes 3 to 8 infant/toddler (including medium and wide). Each pair is a retail value of $50.

Enter to win by filling out this form here!

This contest is open to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older. The giveaway begins at 12:00 a.m. ET September 14th and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET September 28th. Five winners will be chosen to receive a pair of SRT shoes – toddler size only ($50 RV per pair).

What's your favorite first steps story? Did you save your child's first shoes? Share your sweet memories here in the comments. I would love to hear them!