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Importance of sunglasses for kids

Importance of sunglasses for kids

Sunglasses are not only for adults. We should teach kids from an early age about the importance of wearing sunglasses so that they develop good habits that last for life. Sunglasses maybe a fun fashion accessory, but they can also save your kids skin and help prevent eye problems as they get older by blocking out the sun's powerful ultraviolet rays (UVR).
The 5 B’s of choosing kids shoes

The 5 B’s of choosing kids shoes

Find out how to choose kids shoes for your baby, toddler or preschooler in 5 easy steps. The shoes your kids wear in childhood can make (or break) their future foot health. Neglecting kids foot health invites not only future foot problems, but also problems in other parts of their body, such as their legs and back.
Is it ok for kids to wear second hand shoes?

Is it ok for kids to wear second hand shoes?

When kids grow out of their shoes so quickly and good shoes can be very expensive to buy, second hand shoes and passing shoes down from one child to another seems like a good option. However there are a couple of things you need to bear in mind as the shoes your little one wears in childhood can make (or break) their future foot health.
Baby clothes size chart

Baby clothes size chart

Buying babies clothes to fit can be a bit of a mind field! Each brand and each country seems to have its own manufacturing guidelines which are not always converted into NZ sizes. A variation in styles and personal preferences also means that one size doesn’t necessarily fit all!
Kids pyjama safety & fire risk labels

Kids pyjama safety & fire risk labels

Not all kids pyjamas are created equal! When it comes to buying kids pyjamas there are so many great colours and designs to choose from these days, but make sure you check the fire risk label inside them too. Understanding the meaning of the fire risk labels is so important when it comes to kids safety, particularly in winter when fires are lit and heaters are on.
10 Benefits of merino wool clothing for kids

10 Benefits of merino wool clothing for kids

Merino wool is a natural fibre and has many benefits when it comes to kids clothing. It is also biodegradable and sustainable. Check out some of the key benefits your kids will receive from wearing their merino wool clothes.
7 Reasons why babies sleep better in merino wool

7 Reasons why babies sleep better in merino wool

There are so many good reasons why babies sleep better when they're wearing or wrapped in the natural fibres of merino wool. Whether you’re using a merino blanket, merino sleeping bag, merino wrap or an underlay made from merino wool, they can all help your baby to sleep more soundly, sleep for longer and wake up less.
Finding the right kids shoes

Finding the right kids shoes

Your child’s feet have to carry the weight of their body throughout their lifetime, and the shoes they wear in childhood can make (or break) their future foot health. Neglecting foot health invites not only future foot problems, but also problems in other parts of the body, such as the legs and back.
Buying kids shoes

Buying kids shoes

Buying kids shoes can be tricky! Shoe sizes tend to vary from the UK, US and Europe, and they’re not always converted into NZ sizing. Our international shoe conversion chart will help you buy the right sized shoes for your kids, particularly if you’re buying online.
Merino wool keeping babies warm

Merino wool keeping babies warm

As well as being a natural fibre, merino wool offers many benefits to help keep your baby warm and comfortable during the day and throughout the night. Merino is the perfect fibre for little ones to wear all year long.
Wool in the history of baby clothing

Wool in the history of baby clothing

Wool is a huge part of our New Zealand heritage. Sheep farming was once the back-bone of New Zealand’s economy and wool was well known to be the best fibre to keep our babies warm. Mothers all knew how to knit and wool was endorsed as a ‘must have’ for clothing.

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