Baby Grip Socks: Socks Appeal

Non-slip baby grip socks for the crawl, the cruise and the very first wobbly steps. Each pair has a little animal knitted into the side and a full sole of grip dots underneath, so floorboards and tiles feel a bit less like an ice rink. Six characters, one size for 0 to 12 months, and every pair under a tenner.

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  • Barkley Puppy Baby Grip Socks Latte

    Barkley Puppy Baby Grip Socks Latte

    Sale price  $6.95 Regular price  $9.95
  • Nugget Chick Baby Grip Socks Oat

    Nugget Chick Baby Grip Socks Oat

    Sale price  $6.95 Regular price  $9.95
  • Hazel Fox Baby Grip Socks Ivory

    Hazel Fox Baby Grip Socks Ivory

    Sale price  $6.95 Regular price  $9.95
  • Purrcy Cat Baby Grip Socks Beige

    Purrcy Cat Baby Grip Socks Beige

    Sale price  $6.95 Regular price  $9.95
  • Ginger Fox Baby Grip Socks Pine Green

    Ginger Fox Baby Grip Socks Pine Green

    Sale price  $6.95 Regular price  $9.95
  • Bearnard Bear Baby Grip Socks Sienna

    Bearnard Bear Baby Grip Socks Sienna

    Sale price  $6.95 Regular price  $9.95

Grip, giggle, repeat

Baby grip socks earn their place the minute a little one starts moving under their own steam. Plain socks on floorboards are basically skates, and bare feet go cold the moment winter turns up. These non-slip baby socks sit somewhere sensible in between: a soft stretch rib knit in 97% polyester and 3% elastane, cut at ankle height, with grip dots across the whole sole for traction on timber, tiles and the rug that never stays flat.

Then there is the cast. Barkley is a sleepy puppy on latte, Nugget is a round little chick on oat, and Purrcy is a whiskery cat on beige. The foxes are cousins, Hazel in brown on ivory and Ginger in orange on pine green, while Bearnard holds down the dark end of the sock drawer in sienna. Pick a favourite or collect the whole crew.

Grip socks make a cracking little extra in a baby shower gift, tucked in beside a baby comforter or a few tiny baby bows. Once the steps get more confident, our baby shoes, sandals and booties take over, and the rest of our newborn essentials are only a click away. Australian owned, shipped from Melbourne.

What size are the grip socks? They are size S for 0 to 12 months, with a foot length of 10 to 12 cm. Measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe; a baby at the top of that range will find them snug, and the stretchy knit does the rest. Already past 12 cm? Pop a pair into a baby gift set for a smaller friend instead.

When should my baby wear grip socks? Whenever they are on a smooth floor and on the move, from commando crawling to hauling up on the couch to those first brave steps. The grip dots add traction on timber, tiles and lino, but they are no substitute for a watchful eye, so supervise as usual. They also keep toes warm in the pram on a chilly Melbourne morning.

How do I wash them? Straight into the washing machine with the rest of the little clothes. Pair them up before they go in to dodge the one-sock mystery, and use a mesh wash bag if you have one, because baby socks are tiny and washing machines are famously hungry. Then back on the feet they go.