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If you have questions about your children's feet, footwear, foot health or development you may find the answer here on the blog, if not, please get in touch, we will be delighted to help and you may inspire the next post!
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The A Bit About... series are guest blogs written by the amazing founders of some of the wonderful local and small businesses we have met, sharing a little of the passion that got them started. Small businesses are such a valuable part of our local community, we really hope we can introduce some new, and very useful, ones to you here.
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Why Hand-Me-Down Shoes Aren’t the Best Fit for Little Feet
While second-hand clothes are a win, shoes are a different story. Here's why...
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Apr 22
Cushioned soles feel comfortable, but are they good for your feet?
We all want our shoes to be comfortable and for many this will mean footwear with lots of cushioning, but how does this impact your feet?
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Feb 25
Why Letting Your Toddler Walk Barefoot Will Boost Their Brain
The role your child’s feet play in their overall development, particularly in building vital connections in their brain
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Nov 4, 2024
Active fun for little feet
Like the rest of our bodies, our feet will be stronger, fitter and healthier with regular exercise. I'm not talking about just taking...
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Nov 21, 2023
Do you worry your child has flat feet?
Parents often ask about the lack of arches on their children’s feet, worrying they may have flat feet, but if your little one is not yet...
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Sep 22, 2023
Get the fit right and their feet will thank you!
A shoe needs to fit the whole foot to support its healthy development, rather than simply provide room for growth.
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Jul 9, 2023
Developing fit & healthy feet
How the foot develops and functions... from gorgeous chubby little baby feet to fit and healthy adult feet
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Mar 31, 2023
Winter feet: Out of sight, not out of mind
Brrr, it’s proper cold now! We’re covered up from head to toe, in many, many layers, so this is a reminder not to forget about your feet...
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Dec 16, 2022
Splashing in muddy puddles
Well, the heavens have opened this week and there’s been lots of dodging puddles on the path! Or perhaps not, if you’re wearing...
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Nov 2, 2022
Barefoot shoes... what does that even mean?
Have you heard of barefoot shoes? Have you bought them for yourself or your little one? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about it but just...
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Nov 17, 2021
Healthy, happy summer feet
I'm sure we're all delighted the sun has finally appeared and temperatures are rising... feet might be starting to feel a bit hot,...
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Jun 9, 2021
Six years of being my own boss
It started with a growing frustration, then I realised other parents felt frustrated too! A whole heap of frustration about buying...
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Apr 29, 2021
To buy online or not to buy online
How much more have you shopped online over the last year? A little, a lot, are you now doing all of your shopping online? And will you...
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Feb 6, 2021
Are trainers good for your feet?
Do you run, play in a team, do a fitness class? Don't stop reading if not! I’m not here to encourage you to do more exercise. But if you...
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Nov 17, 2020
A lifetime of healthy feet starts in childhood
Nothing compares to the moment you first hold your baby in your arms, the door to parenthood has swung wide open and the great unknown stret
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May 20, 2019
So what IS the right size?
Some customers come to me, totally confused, after being given three different measurements for their child's feet in three different...
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Dec 4, 2018
Is it ok to wear hand-me-down shoes?
I am frequently asked about passing shoes on to siblings or friends and whether this is ok, the simple answer is no ... these are some of...
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Sep 27, 2018
When to measure?
"How long will these shoes last?" ... how I wish I had the answer! It is the most natural question to ask at a fitting but the truth is...
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Apr 28, 2018
First steps ...
Those tentative, faltering first steps ... magical moments to be treasured forever! Thoughts naturally turn to protecting their precious...
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Mar 29, 2018
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