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Should you buy second hand shoes?
Should you buy used shoes? When it comes to growing feet, the short answer is: it’s usually best to avoid second hand shoes. Children’s feet are constantly developing, and the shoes they wear pla
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How to label school uniform
The decision of whether or not to insert your little one’s name into their school uniform is one of popular debate. It can sometimes seem like a bit of a privilege - after all, choosing a more perma
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What are knocked knees?
Childrens’ bodies grow and change at their own rate, especially as they turn into teenagers and puberty kicks in. Knock knees are no different. These are a natural part of a child’s development and
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How to wear Chelsea boots
When it comes to timeless children’s footwear, few styles are as versatile as the Chelsea boot. Instantly recognisable by their elastic side panels and sleek shape, Chelsea boots strike the perfec
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What do you need for secondary school?
Transitioning to secondary school is a significant milestone for children and a time of change for both students and parents. Whether you're gearing up for the first day of Year 7 or preparing you
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How to cut children’s toenails
Properly trimming your child’s toenails is essential for their comfort and health. If toenails grow too long, they can snag on socks, irritate your child’s skin or even lead to painful ingrown toe
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How to treat a verruca on a child
Verrucas might not be the most pleasant things in the world, but the good news is that they’re rarely serious. In fact, they often go away on their own! If your child has a verruca that’s causi
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What causes smelly feet?
Smelly feet factor into many jokes because British people love to giggle at the quirks of everyday life. For some people however, smelly feet can be a daily battle, so we have created this explanation
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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 help my child on their first day at school
Whether it’s their first day starting primary or secondary school, they’re moving up to a new year group or they’ve recently changed schools, your child’s first few days in a new setting can take
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What causes corns on feet?
Watching your child run, jump and explore is one of life’s little joys. Each step they take is full of curiosity and purpose, whether they’re sprinting across the playground, jumping in a puddle or
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Wellies storage and care guide
Children love to play in the Great Outdoors, but it can be a messy place! From sticky mud to gritty sand and powdery snow, there are plenty of opportunities for little ones to get wet and dirty. In
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How to keep shoe laces from coming untied
Seeing your child make the leap from rip-tape to laces can be a wonderful thing, especially as they start to gain more independence by learning to tie their laces themselves. Unfortunately, it can
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How to stretch canvas shoes
If your child complains that their canvas shoes are feeling tight and the pair isn’t very old - or worse, you’ve only just bought them - then it can be tempting to try to find any way possible to
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How to get stains out of canvas shoes
Canvas shoes are a staple for any spring/summer wardrobe, evoking thoughts of carefree days, trips out, ice cream treats and having lots of fun. Once the clocks go forward, and even with an early
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Five minutes with... Jenni Foster
We talk to Start-Rite’s Research and Innovation Manager about the science that goes into our shoes to help keep kids’ feet happy and healthy.Tell us about your role at Start-Rite Shoes?Start-Rite want
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