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Written by Lisa Regan   
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
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With the summer nearing to a close, children all around the country are preparing to go back to school. Many children are probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some children feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these ‘new’ worries only last for the first day back!

Going back to school is now big business. From uniforms to books to food, a lot has to be prepared before the new term kicks off. Most schools now have uniforms, so this is the first stop on the back to school road. Uniforms are readily available in department stores, special school ware centres and now also online.

An important factor in the use of school uniforms is the cost. With fashions constantly changing from year to year, and season to season, parents have always felt the pressure (from their children) to provide them with the latest peer-pleasing designs. Uniforms reduce the cost of keeping up appearances, since they generally remain the same - day after day, year after year. And their cost, in relation to fashion merchandise is very appealing over the long term. 

As your young child grows their feet are growing at an even faster rate. It is therefore important to remember that you will more than likely be buying more than on pair of shoes for the impending school term.

An important part of child shoe shopping is having your child’s feet measured correctly for length and width. Check the size of their socks against the foot as the socks may shrink when washed.

You should look out for severe wear on the inside or outside of the heel, which may carry forward to the sole of the shoe. The heel area of the upper may also be broken and bulge inside or outside. If possible, do not put your child in the same shoes every day. Alternate shoes to allow them to dry out, particularly if the foot is sweaty. Avoid the use of plimsolls in school all day, every day. If a change of footwear is required in school, a fitted pair of lacing trainers is best. Be aware that blisters and sores may develop with new shoes. Inspect children’s feet regularly for inflamed nails, red pressure marks on the top of the small joints of the toes, below the anklebones and at the back of the heel


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