Sometimes shoes are just fun. On little baby feet, they are really fun, and when in moccasin form… well, they are just down right adorable. When I found out about Freshly Picked and saw their shoes, I knew we just had to feature them on Des Moines Moms Blog and, of course, do a GIVEAWAY.
Their Story
Susan Petersen started making baby moccasins in 2009 after becoming frustrated by the lack of well-designed baby shoes. Using her second child, Gus, as a mocc-tester, and a bag of scrap leather she picked up at a yard sale, she began experimenting with designs. Working at her kitchen table, on a small budget, Susan persisted through some disastrous attempts until she had created a pair of moccasins that not only looked adorable on Gus’ little feet, but stayed on his feet, as well.
Since then the moccasins have gone through about six design changes. Each change has perfected the look and the fit of the soft-soled shoe. The moccasins you purchase today are durable, well designed, and most importantly, stay on your child’s foot.
Each pair of moccasins, whether being shipped to the rich and famous or shipped across town, are made with care, perfection, and a love for the little feet they are intended for.
5 Reasons I Love Freshly Picked
1. They stay on – As a mom of three going on four, I needed a shoe that would stay on my 22-month-old’s foot. And these do for sure.
2. They are durable – I have very active girls, and these have held up very well even outside!!
3. They are easy to get on – Sometimes I ask my older girls to help get my youngest child’s shoes on; they can with the moccasins, and that is a beautiful thing. They are super quick and easy to get on, which is important for a busy family like us.
4. They are adorable – You just can’t get much cuter than these shoes!!!!
5. They are a conversation starter – I haven’t noticed a ton of these moccasins around Des Moines, and everywhere we go, people ask us what kind they are and where we got them. I love spreading the word about Freshly Picked! If you know me, you know I love meeting new people, so this has been fun for me!!
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From Raspberry, Butterscotch, Coral, and Camo, there is a color for every child. Be sure to order your own moccasins here.
We were given two pairs of moccasins to try in exchange for this post. Here are the ones we are trying. Can’t wait for the weathered brown ones to fit my baby boy due in five weeks!! We have loved the frosted pink ones – so girly!!
I would choose birch in size 1 🙂
So cute!
I just love giveaways!! These are adorable!
These are so cute! I would get a pair for Trynity in size 9! Or maybe a pair for Skylar but not sure what size yet!
Oh my goodness, I would have to pick a color? SOOOO cute, both of them! I would choose the metallic pink ones of course….my peanut would look soooo adorbs in those! Love them!!!!!
I would totally pick the stone suede moccs in size 3!
I would give these to my cute son! Susan is from my hometown and I have been wanting some moccs for a long time, but haven’t been able to afford a pair! I would choose walnut size 3!
I would love to win a neutral pair for our baby to be. I am in love with them all and would love to win!!
Would love the blush!
I would love these for the new little guy we are expecting.
So cute! LOVE LOVE these shoes. I would get chrome size three for my baby girl!
These are the cutest baby shoes ever!!!
I’d give the moccs to my daughter 🙂
Weathered brown in size 4 for my daughter
Rose Gold… ugh so cute! Can’t even stand it!
Forgot to say they’d be for my baby girl, still cookin’ until July.
I would love a pair of “swimmin with sharks” moccs for my son. He would look adorable!
I would love a pair of “swimmin with sharks” moccs for my little man. He would look adorable!
I’m in love with FP moccs. I’m loving all the summer colors!
I love these they are adorable choosing one color is hard but the copper are so pretty but boyish enough for my little man.
My princess started walking last week and these would be perfect for her!
I would love these for my 2 yr old!
my nephew would look adorable in them
My amazing 4 month old.
I would love to save these moccs for my little bundle on the way! I would choose the Stone Suede moccs in a size 3.
These moccasins would be for my almost-3 year old! They could then be handed down to his little brother in a few years 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway! These are so cute 🙂
I would choose mocs in the color weathered brown in size 3.
New baby girl would wear them!
These are so, so, so, cute!!! I would love a pair of baby shoes that stay on 🙂
These would be for my friends babe!! She would look darling in them! My daughter loves hers 🙂
My current favorite is the grey swimming with the sharks! Super cute and versatile!
they would be for my daughter
I would gift them to a sweet friend. My Hutchinson has some…we are waiting for his feet to grow!!! So, I would spread the love!
I would love a pair in size one for our little boy due in July!
I would give them to my 6 month old, Lola!
my 6 month old!
These are seriously the cutest baby shoes ever. I’m in love with the glacier.
Would love to have a pair for my littlest man:)
would love a pair for my little girl, Nora, coming this November!
Neon pink!