“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”
We care about our community and want to support parents in their journey. As such we have lovingly compiled this list of local, national and international resources for buying gear/clothes for your children. Firstly, we encourage you to reduce your purchases! Yet we also want to ensure that children are prepared for their adventures to come. So…
Shop second-hand
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Buy good quality gear
If it is within your budget to do so, and you do want/need to buy new, see yourself as being the top of the supply chain. Buy clothes that are top quality, made with recycled materials. Here are some of our favourites:
Measure those little feet!
Kids' feet grow very quickly. During their first three or four years, they can grow as much as two whole shoe sizes each year. By school age, this slows to about one whole size each year. Have your child's feet checked regularly to ensure they always have a shoe that fits properly and that this period of rapid growth progresses normally.
Visit the amazing staff at Brainsport who will not only measure your child’s feet, they will also offer you shoes that will support their physical development.