Shopping
How to get your child style ready
There are many
options in children’s clothing and accessories when you try online shopping for
kids. We compile an easy guide to get you started.
Buying clothes
for your children is not an easy task – kids can often be picky about what they
wear, and they can refuse to wear something that you pick but which doesn’t
agree with their tastes. Also, they are easily bored when you take them to the
mall to shop for new clothes. Why not save time and effort by trying online shopping
for kids?
Consider our
easy buying guide for stress-free online shopping for kids:
* Nothing itchy or scratchy, please.
Children may not
really care what they wear if the clothing is comfortable. But you can expect a
fair few tantrums if their clothes are itchy or tight. This happens if the
clothing is small, or if it features elements like lace. Similarly, nylon and
polyester fabrics can make the skin hot and itchy. When buying clothing for
your children, make sure it is weather-friendly and stylish at the same time.
Cotton is a good fabric to bank on; just make sure there are no surface
embellishments and the fit is comfortable, not tight.
* A roomy silhouette is better.
In fact, your
child will much prefer loose clothing than tight ones. The clothes should leave
at least an inch away from the skin when it comes to fit. Anything looser than
two inches away from the skin will also become uncomfortable. However, do not
compromise on the waist, chest and shoulder measurements. The clothes must be
tailored to your child’s body and not hang loose like they are kept on a
clothes hanger.
* Heeled shoes are okay only for parties.
Your daughter
might insist on wearing heeled footwear. Do buy her a gorgeous pair in a fit
and colour of her choice – but restrict the footwear’s use only to parties and
formal occasions. Children’s feet keep growing to the age of 15 years, and the
bones are still delicate as they are being formed. Heeled footwear can damage
the arch and put pressure on the ball of the foot. It can cause pain and
misalign the tendons and ankle joint. Flat footwear, like flip flops, are best
when the sole is firm but not hard.
* Fabrics that are easy to clean and quick drying are
best.
Your children
are going to play and get rough and tumble when they do. They will have the
time of their lives when the monsoon season sets in and they play with the rain
pattering down on them. Their clothes are going to get muddy, as are their
shoes. You can’t stop them from being children and having fun – but you can certainly
buy them clothes that dry quickly and which don’t retain mud for long. When
browsing online shopping for kids, look for
active wear in Dri-Fit fabrics – these wick away sweat and water from the skin
and dry rapidly. Get them football shirts and shorts for the days that it pours
down with rain.
