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Stay Super Snug This Season With Skeanie Shoes
Winter seems to have arrived here in the UK and as always the temperatures have drastically dropped outdoors. Be sure to keep your children warm this winter when out and about by ensuring that they are tucked up nice and warm from head to toe…
We have found the perfect footwear for the winter months made following fair trade guidelines, Skeanie footwear is designed and produced in Australia, this particular brand (Skeanie) is a preferred provider of the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW).
Mums Baby Magazine put a pair of Winter Boots to the test with an active two year old who loves to be out in all weathers. Firstly upon receiving the boots, we were pleasantly surprised by the softness of the exterior leather. Secondly, we had a good feel around within the boots before placing them upon our testers feet and found that the fur is indeed wonderfully warm, thus ideal for the winter months.
The boots were incredibly easy to place upon an infants feet, as Skeanie Winter Boots feature an elasticated ‘pull on’ design which make it easy for both adults and children to put on and remove. Thus, the Skeanie Winter Boots are also the ideal footwear for young children to practice putting on and taking off their own footwear without adult assistance in order to achieve independence.
Infants and children certainly seem able to put footwear through wear in tear within a short time through consistent play and activity. The Skeanie boots have not scuffed nor scratched after many hours of outdoor play and are easily washed clean by using a damp cloth to wipe over the leather. Skeanie footwear should never be placed in the washing machine or dryer,
The Skeanie Winter Boots are available in a range of colours and sizes (see below):
| Infant Range | Junior Range | Foot Length | UK Size | Age (Approx) |
| Size 26 | up to 16.8cm | 10 | 4 years plus | |
| Size 27 | up to 16cm | 9 | 3-4 years | |
| X- Large | Size 26 | up to 15.2cm | 8 1/2 | 3 years |
| Size 25 | up to 14.4cm | 7 1/2 | 2-3 years | |
| Large | Size 24 | up to 13.6cm | 7 | 2 years |
| Size 23 | up to 12.8cm | 6 | 1-2 years | |
| Medium | Size 22 | up to 12cm | 5 1/2 | 6-18 months |
| Small | up to 10.5 m | N/A | newborn plus |
It is essential that the correct size of shoe is worn by your child as wearing the incorrect size of shoe can affect the growth and development of your children’s feet. Regular checks upon the growth of your child’s feet must also be carried out to ensure safe wear. The above guide offers more exact measurements so that parents can use a tape measure to ensure they purchase the correct shoe size.
After putting Skeanie Shoes to the test, Mums Baby Magazine give the Skeanie Winter Boots 10/10 for design, comfort and winter warmth this season. Skeanie Winter Boots can be purchased along with a wide range of other shoes from £39.99.
Funky Feet Slippers are Cool, Funky, Smart and Neat, and loads of Fun for Little Feet!
Handmade in the UK, Funky Feet Fashions create a wide range of Footwear and Clothing for little ones.
MBM put a pair of Funky Feet Slippers to the test, we found the Funky Feet Slippers to be bright, colourful, soft to the touch and beautifully made. Funky Feet Slippers are lined with 100% cotton material and therefore children can wear these slippers without socks as the material breathes preventing feet from becoming hot and sweaty during play.
The exterior of the slippers feel like velvet to the touch, it is almost as if you could literally stroke your slippers! The elasticated ankles are stretchy and comfortable for little feet.
The soles of the slippers are made from high quality suede, this material is non slip which is ideal for children walking upon tiled or polished wooden floors. Whilst these slippers are ideal ‘house shoes’ they are also excellent non-slip, comfortable shoes to be worn during play in wet rooms (such as when using sandpits and water play). These slippers are machine washable at 40 degrees Celsius, although it is suggested not to tumble dry these slippers as it can dry out the suede.
Easy to put on and to take off both for parents and toddlers, Funky Feet slippers are ideal for toddlers practicing the initial skills of putting on and removing shoes and slippers.
Funky Feet Fashions Slippers are available in the 
following sizes:
- 0-6 months
- 6-12 months
- 12-18 months
- 18-24 months
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
Funky Feet Fashions have a wide range of designs to suit your little one. Each pair of slippers comes beautifully packaged in a sturdy green ‘funky feet’ magnetic snap shut box which is safe for little fingers and a great storage box to keep bits and pieces in.
Retailing from £17.50 per pair, Funky Feet Fashions Slippers are available from www.funkyfeetfashions.co.uk .
Soft and Stylish Shoes for Little Ones
Children’s feet grow at an astonishing rate. It is important that the moment that we provide our little treasures with shoes to wear that we ensure that they fit accurately and are of course comfortable to wear. Provide your little one with comfort, style, safety and grip as they find their feet with the Dotty Donkey soft, leather shoes.
The Dotty Donkey leather shoes have no laces or ties which could be fallen over or a hazard. It is important that children are not made to wear shoes which are tight or simply do not fit as the correct development and growth of your child’s feet could be inhibited. The Dotty Donkey leather shoes are soft and flexible allowing growth and comfort whilst the leather provides a material which enables the skin to breath thus feet do not become sweaty. Gentle elastic is sewn into the ankles, enabling shoes to be put on easily and preventing them from slipping or falling off when out and about.
These beautiful shoes are available in a wide range of designs and feature non-slip soles to aid those precious first steps and safe walking. These shoes can be washed by hand in cold water and are available in four sizes:
- small (3-6 months)
- medium (6-12 months)
- large (12-18 months)
- extra large (18 months- 2 years)
Available from only £6.50 from www.dottydonkey.co.uk these shoes are are packaged beautifully in organza ribbon tied bags and are the ideal gift for parents to treasure.
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