How thick are the soles on crocs? How to make a kid grow and inch in 8 weeks?!

[Sabbie]

I understand there are issues with height, etc.. But the big thing is:

SAFETY!

There are height restrictions for reasons.. and I could go on and on with details.

If your child cannot ride. Do not get upset, do not pitch a fit.. There are tons of other things to do. Make the best of your trip.

 

[avahoneybee]

Regular sneakers have about an inch in the sole (worn with regular socks).

 

[Sabbie]

Why is it that every single time this discussion comes up, everyone completely ignores the real reason for the height restrictions?? Two of us have mentioned them, but you all choose to stick with the thicker shoes mentality. Is it really worth it to possibly injure your child on an attraction because that child may be upset about not riding it? If that restraint doesn't fit them correctly, they can slip around, get banged up...all sorts of scenarios. But, I guess that's better than explaining that rules are rules. Go ahead, skirt the restrictions. But, sure wouldn't be a good thing to then complain because some CM allowed your child onto an attraction, when that child was truly too short, and that child got banged up. Your child, your choice.

This is 100% true. There are height restrictions for a reason. PLEASE abide by them.

 

[Suellen]

Ditto the safety thing.

We measure DD barefoot before going to make sure she is going to "measure up" and then let her know what "new" rides she will get to do and which rides will have to wait a little longer.

They know in advance what they will and won't be able to do ~ that eases the pain a little.

 

[Andrea73]

And there will be things that her sister will ride and she cannot and she will get over it. When we go to the fair, it happens. Her sister is 8 years old and about 51 inches. I think she will understand not being able to go on those rides.

It's the 40 inch ones that some 3 year olds can get on that will tick her off. But if she does not make the cut this year, I can get DH who hates rides and really does not want to ride anything to take her to something like a show while I ride with my 8 year old DD.

I am not trying to break any rules. Everyone is measured with shoes on and I don't plan on getting her 70's platforms or anything. She will be the height she is in normal comfortable shoes standing tall.

 

[bethbuchall]

some people are shorter than others, some take longer to grow. Judging by the tone of your post if she is sensative about her height its because you have planted that in her mind. 4 year olds are not sensitive about height unless someone has indicated to them through words or actions that they should be and that person is you. If she isn't tall enough, make other plans and go on other rides, she will be tall enough next time

I teach 3-year olds, and they compare heights all the time. So far, no one in my class has been mean about it, but they definitely all want to be the tallest. I can certainly understand a 4-year old being sensitive about it despite parental reassurance and positive words/actions.

 

[avahoneybee]

Disney does not create their height policy based on bare feet measurments, and last I checked all shoes have some type of a sole.

OP - your dd will most likely grow and the 1/2 to 1 inch lift in her shoe may put her at the height requirement.

 

[RMulieri]

So true. My dd has always been the tallest in her class. Her friends are all nice, petite little things..they get to wear the cute underwear, the cute clothes..the whole nine yards. But, that's life. Some are short, some are tall. They learn to live with it.

Why is it that every single time this discussion comes up, everyone completely ignores the real reason for the height restrictions?? Two of us have mentioned them, but you all choose to stick with the thicker shoes mentality. Is it really worth it to possibly injure your child on an attraction because that child may be upset about not riding it? If that restraint doesn't fit them correctly, they can slip around, get banged up...all sorts of scenarios. But, I guess that's better than explaining that rules are rules. Go ahead, skirt the restrictions. But, sure wouldn't be a good thing to then complain because some CM allowed your child onto an attraction, when that child was truly too short, and that child got banged up. Your child, your choice.

I agree with you 100%, and I HAD a child too short to ride so I know how upsetting and frustrating it is People argue around the safety guidelines..Because of the (pick you choice) arguments like :1) paying alot for my vacation mentality so my kid should be able to do xyz 2) My kids will be damaged irreparably if they don't get to ride xyz 3) All the siblings,cousins, nephews etc are getting to go on and it isn't fair . 4) its a once in a lifetime trip etc...

 

[avahoneybee]

4 Year olds are also intelligent enough to know when someone their same age is taller than them. Let's give them a little credit.

 

[Suellen]

I just want to re-iterate that we have been asked to take DD shoes OFF for measurement. So that just isn't true.

Do yourself a favor and measure her barefoot before you go and talk about what she can and can't do. Don't get her hopes up based on a shoe with a 1 inch sole and then have them check with no shoes and turn her away. I am guessing that would be more tragic than not even trying.

 

[avahoneybee]

OP - put a little foam in her sneaker. That would probably work.

 

[jewjubean]

I just want to re-iterate that we have been asked to take DD shoes OFF for measurement. So that just isn't true.

Do yourself a favor and measure her barefoot before you go and talk about what she can and can't do. Don't get her hopes up based on a shoe with a 1 inch sole and then have them check with no shoes and turn her away. I am guessing that would be more tragic than not even trying.

I havnt done it but I have seen people do it. So dont be surprised if they do. Also please dont go ask another cast member to measure them also. The first person you ask is the final answer.

 

[avahoneybee]

I have never seen a cast member ask a child to remove their shoes. It's like the airport.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

So you teach laughing at yourself by calling another child a monster??

I cringe that it sounds like you are a Special Ed teacher.

I wouldn't cast stones if I were you. I'm sure you've lead every day of your life without judgement upon others. You've never made a comment about how a person looked or acted. You can't live in society without being judgmental and chances are you did all of the above with a little malice. You take everything waaaay too out of context, ever hear of sarcasm? OP needed someone to lift her up. I get so sick and tired of people being so rude around here. She came on here for a pick-me-up and some reassurance and you are turning this thread into a slaughterhouse of people's character when you don't know the half of it!

Do you have ANY idea the type of comments one hears on a daily basis when you are "different"? My girl is almost 19 and regularly has people remind their peers to "watch out! (for her cane) She's blind!" She's even had people dictate to her how to use the restrooms. Hearing that over time dragged her down and she's a beautiful girl with a gigantic heart. By being able to laugh at herself, she is able to deal with all the poor comments made by others and the light that shone from her the first day I met her came back. My proudest moment of hers was two years ago when one of her classmates (who berated her blindness on a regular basis) told my kid that her and her twin sister didn't look a thing alike... my kid responded by saying "I would have never noticed." and went right on with her day. She was finally okay enough with herself to not let her lack of sight get in the way of living her life and being happy.

If what I'm teaching her is wrong, then let it be. I couldn't possibly be more proud of a kid who came from nothing, has nothing, no role models, etc. and is about to graduate 3rd in her class, taking a full course load of AP classes, and working (with lots of my help - moreso than my paid workday) on preparing scholarships to receive a full ride to a private institution. If I'm so horrible at my job, then why am I the recipient of the local chapter of the Council for Disabilities person of the year? Yup, guess I'm a pretty awful person! I will go crawl under my rock and disappear now.

I won't recommend her to do anything that I wouldn't do. I make fun of myself on a regular basis! I've been tall my entire life, and more recently, overweight thanks to a lacking thyroid and inability to workoff my baby weight due to PF/heel spurs, but you know what? I don't care what others say about me. I'm a size 12 in my head. I know I have issues with my body, and while I am working to remedy the problem, if my size gets in the way, I have a laugh about it, I WILL NOT sit and dwell on the problem and I'll be darned if I'm going to let other people's perception of me affect that.

Why shouldn't I teach the kids to laugh at themselves? Other people have things that make them stick out too. Why shouldn't they be taught to realize that everyone has something to pick on, that this world is made up of a bunch of people with things that bug them too? It's just hat my kids hear it more often than others. Shoot, the superintendant of our school makes fun of his own big nose - it has helped other realize that he's human and approachable, not just another suit who's around to dictate what people need to do.

I can guarantee you don't know the half of what it takes to be involved in special ed - especially my two kids. I'm here because I love it and I love my kids. They are the reason I get up in the morning and come to work... not go to a J.O.B. I come in early, I stay late, and occasionally put time in on the weekends. I can tell you, my kids wouldn't be near where they are without the cohesiveness we have together as a team.

Maybe you could use a good laugh at yourself today. May lighten your mood.

 

[avahoneybee]

I wonder if Suri Cruise was asked to remove her high heels?

 

[Suellen]

You say your are joking and that it is sarcasm ~ but then justify it?

No I am not perfect ~ but I do NOT make fun of others for what they look like, how big or small they may be, what disabilities they may have.

The words fat, ugly, stupid are treated like swear words in my house.

You can laugh at yourself. I can laugh at myself. I will not teach my child to laugh and point out another childs flaws to make her feel better about herself.

 

[Suellen]

I wonder if Suri Cruise was asked to remove her high heels?

Nah ~ they probably redesigned the ride to accommodate her height.

 

[avahoneybee]

Nah ~ they probably redesigned the ride to accommodate her height.

True.

 

[kelma]

You say your are joking and that it is sarcasm ~ but then justify it?

No I am not perfect ~ but I do NOT make fun of others for what they look like, how big or small they may be, what disabilities they may have.

The words fat, ugly, stupid are treated like swear words in my house.

You can laugh at yourself. I can laugh at myself. I will not teach my child to laugh and point out another childs flaws to make her feel better about herself.

Exactly!

 

[goofy4tink]

Here's another issue...there are usually two CMs..one at the entrance to the attraction and one right before you head onto the attraction. Your child will be measured twice. If you make it past one CM, you may not be able to fool the next one.
Most CMs can spot a 'shoe' that doesn't look just right. THey can tell if something has been added or if the sole is really thick. These are the times they can, and do, ask for shoe removal. They, for the most part, are pretty good at eyeballing.