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Discover practical guides to help you choose, use and care for children's outerwear.

Safety details in children’s outerwear

Safety details in children’s outerwear

Hoods, reflectors and buckles can be important details when choosing outerwear. Features vary between styles and sizes. Use the information for the particular product when comparing your options.

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Children’s winter clothing checklist

Children’s winter clothing checklist

Begin by checking what your child already has and what still fits. Clothing needs to suit the weather, movement and time spent outdoors. A day at nursery may call for a different outfit from a short walk.

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Fleece-lined thermal outerwear for children

Fleece-lined thermal outerwear for children

Fleece-lined thermal outerwear can be an option when a light layer alone is not enough. Check where the fleece lining is placed in the particular style: a lined jacket does not necessarily mean the trousers have the same lining.

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A guide to UV swimwear for children

A guide to UV swimwear for children

When choosing UV swimwear, read the information for the particular style. Look for its stated UPF rating and any accompanying documentation, rather than applying information from another style or an earlier collection.

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Gloves or mittens for children?

Gloves or mittens for children?

Gloves have a separate space for each finger, while mittens keep the fingers together. Try both options if you are unsure and see which your child finds easier for everyday activities.

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How to choose ski clothing for children

How to choose ski clothing for children

Ski clothing needs to work with the layers underneath and allow movement. Try the jacket and trousers together before judging the fit. Ask your child to bend their knees, sit down and raise their arms.

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How to layer children’s clothing in changing weather

How to layer children’s clothing in changing weather

When mornings are cool and temperatures rise later, several adjustable layers are a practical option. Choose layers that work together but can also be removed separately.

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From LEGOWEAR to KABOOKI

From LEGOWEAR to KABOOKI

Looking for LEGOWEAR? Our former online shop, LEGOwear.com, moved to KABOOKI.com on 1 January 2023. You can still buy LEGO® kidswear from us here. We are the same company that made the clothing you knew from the old shop. The shop has...

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Guide to choosing a snowsuit for children

Guide to choosing a snowsuit for children

A snowsuit is often worn for many hours a day throughout winter. That means colour and size are not the only things that matter. It should give the child room to move, protect against wind and wet weather, and work well in everyday...

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What does a water column rating mean?

What does a water column rating mean?

When looking at children’s outerwear, you will often see figures such as 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 mm. These figures describe the material’s water column rating and are used as a technical indication of how much water pressure the...

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Thermal wear or softshell?

Thermal wear or softshell?

Thermal wear and softshell are both often used in spring and autumn, but the materials have different strengths. The right choice depends mainly on temperature, wind, rain, activity and whether the clothing will be worn on its own or as...

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How to wash children's outerwear and snowsuits

How to wash children's outerwear and snowsuits

Proper care helps outerwear and snowsuits last longer and retain their performance. This guide gives you a simple routine for stains, washing, drying and reactivating the water-repellent finish.

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