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Why is road safety important?
Teaching children about road safety is one of the most crucial life lessons we can give them, and as parents, you play a key role in helping your child develop these skills. In our companion articl ...
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10 dos or don’ts for children’s road safety
Dos and don’ts of road safety for children Teaching children about road safety is one of the most important lessons we can offer as parents and guardians. Whether they’re walking to school, a ...
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Signs your child’s shoes are worn out
At Start‑Rite, we often say that children’s shoes are “never outworn, only outgrown”. As children grow and their adventures get bolder - from running and climbing to skidding, stomping and everythi ...
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Five minutes with… @mimi_model_nens
We take five with Claire from @mimi_model_nens to find out more about her love of photography and how she incorporates her passion with seasonal days out with her girls. Hi Claire, how are you ...
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How to teach road safety to school-age children in the UK
Teaching children about road safety is crucial for their protection and can set the foundation for responsible behaviour around traffic for life. As experts in children's fitted footwear, Start-Rite ...
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Retailer Spotlight: ShuZu
Start-Rite passionately supports independent retailers across the country and are proud to have our high-street presence maintained by them. We trust these independent retailers, such as ShuZu, to be ...
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Autumn activity ideas
The temperature and leaves may have started to fall, but that shouldn’t stop the fun you can have with your kids this autumn. It’s a great excuse to wrap up warm and embrace the outdoors. Here’s so ...
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Retailer Spotlight: Maddie and Mark’s
We take great pride in maintaining long-standing relationships with excellent independent shoe shops across the entirety of the UK. As we do not have shops of our own, these independent retailers are ...
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Five minutes with… @kids_life_coastal
We take five with Tamara (mum to Annabelle and Hunter) to talk family adventures and the benefits of outdoor play. 1. Hi Tamara, talk us through a typical day for you and the kids? A typical w ...
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Can leather get wet?
If you live in the UK, it’s inevitable that your shoes will get wet, and given that most shoes are made with leather ‘uppers’ for the best comfort and protection, it’s important to protect the le ...
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The benefits of scooting the school run
There’s no doubt that scooting the school run is a great way to energise children to leave the early in the morning and to get their blood pumping ahead of a busy day at school. Driving near to sch ...
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Best shoes for winter (kids’ edition)
Shoes have certainly been put to the test in the recent cold snap. Keeping toes warm in thick socks and sitting near a fire or radiator has been a very welcoming idea! Children that run around in th ...
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How to clean wellies
When it comes to having fun in the great outdoors, wellies are the way to go. Designed to keep children’s feet clean, dry and warm in wet environments, they’re brilliant for puddle-jumping, muddy ...
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How to make your shoes not smell
We all like to smell nice and the scent of our shoes is no exception to this, but it’s not always easy to keep them smelling fresh. It’s a fact of life that feet sweat. Did you know we have a sta ...
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How to get rid of blisters
Blisters can be painful, especially if you have a lot of walking or standing around to do. Knowing how to prevent blisters can help, but sometimes you or your little one can be caught out - it ...
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Foot health tips
• Never put your child in shoes that are too big or too small, and make sure that all footwear, including trainers, are properly fitted to allow not only their feet, but their whole body to develo ...