Kids Shoe Size Chart

Kids Shoe Size Chart

NZ	US	UK	Europe
0.5	1	0.5	16
1	2	1	17
2	3	2	18
3	4	3	19
4	5	4	20
5	6	5	22
6	7	6	23
7	8	7	24
8	9	8	25
9	10	9	27
10	11	10	28
11	12	11	30
12	13	12	31
13	1	13

Use our Kids Shoe Size Chart to help you find the right shoes for your little ones.

Kids shoes are made all around the world these days and often don't come with New Zealand shoe sizing written in them, making it difficult to choose the right pair of shoes.

To find out the correct size shoe for your child, you need to know their feet measurements first. If possible, take them to a shoe shop and get them measured by a qualified shoe fitter. Otherwise the fastest and most efficient way to measure their feet is by getting them to stand on a piece of paper and drawing lines at the front and the back of their foot, and then measuring the distance between the lines. 

If your child isn’t standing yet, apply pressure to the foot when drawing the lines, as the foot spreads quite a lot with weight on it. Make sure to measure both feet as they’re likely to be different lengths.

Now you know what size feet your child has, you can look for the right size shoes.  Just remember that the inner length measurement is the ONLY measurement that counts.

To find the inner length measurement, take a tape measure with you and physically measure inside the shoe - or if it has a removable sole, you can pull that out and measure it to see if it's in-line with your child's feet measurements.

Remember that the inner length measurement you’re looking for should be at least 5mm longer than your baby’s longest foot length.


Article written by the team at Under 5s. Check out some of the super cute shoes on offer too!

Bathing your baby - check list

Bathing your baby for the first time and even in the first few weeks can be a daunting prospect!

However, if you get yourself organised and have everything to hand before you start, it'll make things a lot easier.

Have a read through our check list to find out what sort of things you'll need to help bath time run as smoothly as possible for you and your baby:

CHECK LIST

Baby Baths

• Baby baths come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours, so choose something that’s going to suit you both.
• Make sure you place the bath on a firm surface, ideally at waist height to avoid having to bend down and lift the baby in and out of the bath.
• Some parents put the baby bath inside the main bath or use the kitchen sink or bathroom basin if it isn’t too small.

WaterTemperature

• It’s a good idea to run the cold water first and top up with hot water, rather than trying to cool down a bath that’s too hot.
• Use your elbow to test the water temperature, which should just be warm to the touch.
• A bath thermometer is a good investment and will change colour when the temperature is just right, 35 – 38 degrees Celsius.

Flannels & Sponges

• You can buy any number of baby-sized flannels and clothes to make it easier to get into the crevices, but a normal flannel or sponge will work just as well.
• You can squeeze a flannel or sponge full of water over your baby’s head too to help rinse their hair.

Shampoos & Body Washes

• There are lots of specially designed baby shampoos and body washes on the market. However make sure you check the labels and use products that are as natural as possible against your baby’s skin.

Article written by the team at Under 5s. Check out our other article on Bathing Your Baby


 

Benefits of merino wool clothing & bedding for kids

Merino wool is a natural fibre and has many beneficial properties, particularly when used in children’s clothing and bedding.

Merino is also a natural insulator. It holds your children’s body heat, allows their skin to breathe and helps prevent them from sweating. Merino wool is ideal for babies, particularly as they haven’t learned to regulate their body temperature and are prone to over-heating in synthetics.

Some of the key benefits of merino wool include:

• Merino wool is warm & comfortable
• Merino naturally absorbs moisture
• Merino is naturally flame resistant
• Merino wool is tough, easy-care & fully machine washable
• Merino is non-prickly
• Merino is naturally stain resistant
• Merino is lightweight & versatile
• Merino doesn't wrinkle
• Merino is resistant to static
• Merino is tough and will last & last
• Merino is the best for the environment

Check out some of the articles on the Under 5s website about merino wool:

• Benefits of Merino Wool Clothing for Kids
• Merino Wool Keeping Babies Warm
• Tips For Better Sleeping Babies Using Merino Wool

Article written by the team of at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz.