Finding that "perfect" fit can be a real challenge! It's our hope the size chart we created functions as a helpful tool when making your buying decision. As parents ourselves, we realize the world of baby sizes is definitely not one size fits all.

If your little one has some seriously adorable chunky feet and legs, it's probably best to size up. If they are on the long and narrow, you might find they get more longevity out of the smaller sizes. We've had petite 2.5 year old's that still fit in a 6-12 and 12-24 and even five year old's (with narrow size 10/11 shoes) that fit in our 2T-3T.

On the flip side, we've also had 5 month old's fit in our 12-24 and 2.5 year old's (with size 8 shoe) fit perfectly in our 2T-3T. Ultimately, we say use your amazing, superpower parental and caregiver intuition, it's usually right!

Our personal parental sizing thoughts? The 0-6 is pretty true to size, 6-12 runs small, 12-24 true to size and 2T-3T runs large. Our recommendation would be to pick your Squid Socks® based on your child's shoe size rather than age.

We hear you, and don't get us wrong, we love cotton! So, why don't we use cotton in the majority of our socks (our non-squid Carson & Casey knit collections have 5% cotton) ? A great and fair question! Several reasons...

The highly specialized and new printing technology we use to print our socks, dye-sublimation, requires the sock composition to have a high level of polyester in order to work properly.

During one of many of our testing phases, we did attempt a majority cotton sock. Unfortunately, our secret sauce, a.k.a "squiddy dots" wouldn't work on the inside cuff. Total bummer, and who would have thought??

While we use synthetic materials, the materials that make up our Squid Socks® have many properties we love. Unlike cotton, polyester is moisture wicking (when is the last time you saw a raincoat made out of cotton?), which means it dries much faster and actually makes it more stain resistant. Added bonus, polyester doesn't shrink and doesn't wrinkle.

Nylon is extremely strong, durable, flexible, wind proof, resistant to water and a great shock absorber. Another resilient fabric we utilize is spandex, also known as elastane. Lightweight, flexible and great for maintaining its original size and shape.

Cotton has lots of wonderful pros, it's just not the best choice for active uses, and goodness knows our kids are active (understatement of the century). All cotton socks tend to absorb sweat, saturate quickly and dry slowly. Not the best recipe for keeping little feet warm and dry.

Our socks truly are designed for functionality, peak performance and durability. Because, let's be real, kids are brutal on everything! Hence the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things."

All this said, we are always in the mindset of continuing to grow and improve our product(s). As technology progresses, we are hopeful we can one day bring you additional fabric options and blends. We are just beginning and hope you stay with us on our Squid Socks® journey!

Wash before use. Gentle cycle with like colors, no bleach and no tumble drying. Did you just read this, roll your eyes, laugh uncontrollably and question whether or not we actually have kids?

We find placing your Squid Socks® in a garment bag makes it much easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session, if you so choose. If you do want to tumble dry your Squid Socks®, we've found garment bags are also great at helping to reduce the dreaded pilling or little fuzz balls that come about as a result of friction.

Pilling happens when fibers in the material become loose, get tangled and form tiny balls at the end of the fiber. The main cause of pilling is friction or rubbing of the garment, most often during wear, washing and/or drying.

Pilling (the dreaded fuzz balls) is NOT a fabric defect.

BEFORE YOU WASH

Before washing, turn the garment, in this case your Squid Socks®, inside out. This way you will reduce the amount of contact they have with other items in your wash and the face of the fabric won't be abraded as much. For added protection, place your Squid Socks® in a garment bag before washing. This will also make it easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session if you wish.

IN THE WASH

• Wash on a delicate cycle
• Keep fabrics away from Velcro! (enter garment bag)
• Don’t rub stains. Instead, apply a stain remover and blot or simply let sit before placing in the wash.
• Hand wash as an alternative (Who has time to hand wash socks?! Yes, we know but hey, more power to you!)
• Some people say to try adding a fabric softener to your wash as it coats the fibers of the fabric so abrasion is lessened (learn something new every day!).
• Use a LIQUID laundry detergent with enzymes. The enzymes dissolve the small weak fibers that may cause pilling. Detergents with enzymes are not uncommon (ECOS, Tide and Arm & Hammer to name a few).

THE DRYER

• Avoid tumble drying altogether per our recommended washing instructions. We realize, especially with kids, this is not always realistic, but it will increase the longevity of your Squid Socks® and help to greatly decrease pilling. 
• If you do wish to dry your Squid Socks®, we suggest doing so on a low setting and keeping them in your garment bag for the whole cycle.

THE REALITY

• Do know that all fabrics will pill at least a little bit in their lifetime
• Is pilling 100% preventable? Honestly, as parents with two little ones ourselves, that would be a hard “no”. Can you greatly diminish pilling following some of the helpful tidbits above? ABSOLUTELY. But, let’s be honest, we are all crazy busy and don’t always have the time, energy or patience to follow these best practices. What we can say is our Squid Socks® are made of high-quality fabrics and their “pilling pain” is up to you. What’s a handful of fuzz balls compared to socks that actually stay on!

Use a razor blade and gently shave them off going in the SAME direction as the weave/knit. Alternatively, you could purchase a pill/fuzz remover.

Best garment longevity advice? Follow the packaging instructions. Honest parental advice? Do what you need to do.

Most dryers average 130 degrees. Our socks themselves can take a whopping 465 degrees and even more amazing, our silicone "squiddy dots" can withstand a temperature of 500 degrees! Bring on the heat.

Simply the result of a clever kid. :) We invented a baby/toddler sock that doesn't fall off and is much more difficult to pull off, but not impossible (that would be scary). Some children simply figure out how to manipulate the sock via slipping it off the heel, especially when you enter the 2-3-year age range. There's nothing, unfortunately, we can do in these situations other than put a tally in their "win" column. Parents 0, kids 1.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

How do I return or exchange?

• For domestic returns and exchanges, click HERE and follow the prompts

What items are returnable?

You can return your item(s) within 90 days of receipt of your shipment.

• Please ensure your Squid Socks are unworn and unwashed

*Gift cards, free gifts or promotional items are not returnable!

Are there any charges for return?

• There are no charges for returns within the US
• Have an international return or exchange? Email us at hello@squidsocks.ink

How soon will I get my refund?

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 5-7 business days once we receive the returned item(s). Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days. Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Finding that "perfect" fit can be a real challenge! It's our hope the size chart we created functions as a helpful tool when making your buying decision. As parents ourselves, we realize the world of baby sizes is definitely not one size fits all.

If your little one has some seriously adorable chunky feet and legs, it's probably best to size up. If they are on the long and narrow, you might find they get more longevity out of the smaller sizes. We've had petite 2.5 year old's that still fit in a 6-12 and 12-24 and even five year old's (with narrow size 10/11 shoes) that fit in our 2T-3T.

On the flip side, we've also had 5 month old's fit in our 12-24 and 2.5 year old's (with size 8 shoe) fit perfectly in our 2T-3T. Ultimately, we say use your amazing, superpower parental and caregiver intuition, it's usually right!

Our personal parental sizing thoughts? The 0-6 is pretty true to size, 6-12 runs small, 12-24 true to size and 2T-3T runs large. Our recommendation would be to pick your Squid Socks® based on your child's shoe size rather than age.

We hear you, and don't get us wrong, we love cotton! So, why don't we use cotton in the majority of our socks (our non-squid Carson & Casey knit collections have 5% cotton) ? A great and fair question! Several reasons...

The highly specialized and new printing technology we use to print our socks, dye-sublimation, requires the sock composition to have a high level of polyester in order to work properly.

During one of many of our testing phases, we did attempt a majority cotton sock. Unfortunately, our secret sauce, a.k.a "squiddy dots" wouldn't work on the inside cuff. Total bummer, and who would have thought??

While we use synthetic materials, the materials that make up our Squid Socks® have many properties we love. Unlike cotton, polyester is moisture wicking (when is the last time you saw a raincoat made out of cotton?), which means it dries much faster and actually makes it more stain resistant. Added bonus, polyester doesn't shrink and doesn't wrinkle.

Nylon is extremely strong, durable, flexible, wind proof, resistant to water and a great shock absorber. Another resilient fabric we utilize is spandex, also known as elastane. Lightweight, flexible and great for maintaining its original size and shape.

Cotton has lots of wonderful pros, it's just not the best choice for active uses, and goodness knows our kids are active (understatement of the century). All cotton socks tend to absorb sweat, saturate quickly and dry slowly. Not the best recipe for keeping little feet warm and dry.

Our socks truly are designed for functionality, peak performance and durability. Because, let's be real, kids are brutal on everything! Hence the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things."

All this said, we are always in the mindset of continuing to grow and improve our product(s). As technology progresses, we are hopeful we can one day bring you additional fabric options and blends. We are just beginning and hope you stay with us on our Squid Socks® journey!

Wash before use. Gentle cycle with like colors, no bleach and no tumble drying. Did you just read this, roll your eyes, laugh uncontrollably and question whether or not we actually have kids?

We find placing your Squid Socks® in a garment bag makes it much easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session, if you so choose. If you do want to tumble dry your Squid Socks®, we've found garment bags are also great at helping to reduce the dreaded pilling or little fuzz balls that come about as a result of friction.

Pilling happens when fibers in the material become loose, get tangled and form tiny balls at the end of the fiber. The main cause of pilling is friction or rubbing of the garment, most often during wear, washing and/or drying.

Pilling (the dreaded fuzz balls) is NOT a fabric defect.

BEFORE YOU WASH

Before washing, turn the garment, in this case your Squid Socks®, inside out. This way you will reduce the amount of contact they have with other items in your wash and the face of the fabric won't be abraded as much. For added protection, place your Squid Socks® in a garment bag before washing. This will also make it easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session if you wish.

IN THE WASH

• Wash on a delicate cycle
• Keep fabrics away from Velcro! (enter garment bag)
• Don’t rub stains. Instead, apply a stain remover and blot or simply let sit before placing in the wash.
• Hand wash as an alternative (Who has time to hand wash socks?! Yes, we know but hey, more power to you!)
• Some people say to try adding a fabric softener to your wash as it coats the fibers of the fabric so abrasion is lessened (learn something new every day!).
• Use a LIQUID laundry detergent with enzymes. The enzymes dissolve the small weak fibers that may cause pilling. Detergents with enzymes are not uncommon (ECOS, Tide and Arm & Hammer to name a few).

THE DRYER

• Avoid tumble drying altogether per our recommended washing instructions. We realize, especially with kids, this is not always realistic, but it will increase the longevity of your Squid Socks® and help to greatly decrease pilling. 
• If you do wish to dry your Squid Socks®, we suggest doing so on a low setting and keeping them in your garment bag for the whole cycle.

THE REALITY

• Do know that all fabrics will pill at least a little bit in their lifetime
• Is pilling 100% preventable? Honestly, as parents with two little ones ourselves, that would be a hard “no”. Can you greatly diminish pilling following some of the helpful tidbits above? ABSOLUTELY. But, let’s be honest, we are all crazy busy and don’t always have the time, energy or patience to follow these best practices. What we can say is our Squid Socks® are made of high-quality fabrics and their “pilling pain” is up to you. What’s a handful of fuzz balls compared to socks that actually stay on!

Use a razor blade and gently shave them off going in the SAME direction as the weave/knit. Alternatively, you could purchase a pill/fuzz remover.

Best garment longevity advice? Follow the packaging instructions. Honest parental advice? Do what you need to do.

Most dryers average 130 degrees. Our socks themselves can take a whopping 465 degrees and even more amazing, our silicone "squiddy dots" can withstand a temperature of 500 degrees! Bring on the heat.

Simply the result of a clever kid. :) We invented a baby/toddler sock that doesn't fall off and is much more difficult to pull off, but not impossible (that would be scary). Some children simply figure out how to manipulate the sock via slipping it off the heel, especially when you enter the 2-3-year age range. There's nothing, unfortunately, we can do in these situations other than put a tally in their "win" column. Parents 0, kids 1.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

How do I return or exchange?

• For domestic returns and exchanges, click HERE and follow the prompts

What items are returnable?

You can return your item(s) within 90 days of receipt of your shipment.

• Please ensure your Squid Socks are unworn and unwashed

*Gift cards, free gifts or promotional items are not returnable!

Are there any charges for return?

• There are no charges for returns within the US
• Have an international return or exchange? Email us at hello@squidsocks.ink

How soon will I get my refund?

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 5-7 business days once we receive the returned item(s). Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days. Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Finding that "perfect" fit can be a real challenge! It's our hope the size chart we created functions as a helpful tool when making your buying decision. As parents ourselves, we realize the world of baby sizes is definitely not one size fits all.

If your little one has some seriously adorable chunky feet and legs, it's probably best to size up. If they are on the long and narrow, you might find they get more longevity out of the smaller sizes. We've had petite 2.5 year old's that still fit in a 6-12 and 12-24 and even five year old's (with narrow size 10/11 shoes) that fit in our 2T-3T.

On the flip side, we've also had 5 month old's fit in our 12-24 and 2.5 year old's (with size 8 shoe) fit perfectly in our 2T-3T. Ultimately, we say use your amazing, superpower parental and caregiver intuition, it's usually right!

Our personal parental sizing thoughts? The 0-6 is pretty true to size, 6-12 runs small, 12-24 true to size and 2T-3T runs large. Our recommendation would be to pick your Squid Socks® based on your child's shoe size rather than age.

We hear you, and don't get us wrong, we love cotton! So, why don't we use cotton in the majority of our socks (our non-squid Carson & Casey knit collections have 5% cotton) ? A great and fair question! Several reasons...

The highly specialized and new printing technology we use to print our socks, dye-sublimation, requires the sock composition to have a high level of polyester in order to work properly.

During one of many of our testing phases, we did attempt a majority cotton sock. Unfortunately, our secret sauce, a.k.a "squiddy dots" wouldn't work on the inside cuff. Total bummer, and who would have thought??

While we use synthetic materials, the materials that make up our Squid Socks® have many properties we love. Unlike cotton, polyester is moisture wicking (when is the last time you saw a raincoat made out of cotton?), which means it dries much faster and actually makes it more stain resistant. Added bonus, polyester doesn't shrink and doesn't wrinkle.

Nylon is extremely strong, durable, flexible, wind proof, resistant to water and a great shock absorber. Another resilient fabric we utilize is spandex, also known as elastane. Lightweight, flexible and great for maintaining its original size and shape.

Cotton has lots of wonderful pros, it's just not the best choice for active uses, and goodness knows our kids are active (understatement of the century). All cotton socks tend to absorb sweat, saturate quickly and dry slowly. Not the best recipe for keeping little feet warm and dry.

Our socks truly are designed for functionality, peak performance and durability. Because, let's be real, kids are brutal on everything! Hence the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things."

All this said, we are always in the mindset of continuing to grow and improve our product(s). As technology progresses, we are hopeful we can one day bring you additional fabric options and blends. We are just beginning and hope you stay with us on our Squid Socks® journey!

Wash before use. Gentle cycle with like colors, no bleach and no tumble drying. Did you just read this, roll your eyes, laugh uncontrollably and question whether or not we actually have kids?

We find placing your Squid Socks® in a garment bag makes it much easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session, if you so choose. If you do want to tumble dry your Squid Socks®, we've found garment bags are also great at helping to reduce the dreaded pilling or little fuzz balls that come about as a result of friction.

Pilling happens when fibers in the material become loose, get tangled and form tiny balls at the end of the fiber. The main cause of pilling is friction or rubbing of the garment, most often during wear, washing and/or drying.

Pilling (the dreaded fuzz balls) is NOT a fabric defect.

BEFORE YOU WASH

Before washing, turn the garment, in this case your Squid Socks®, inside out. This way you will reduce the amount of contact they have with other items in your wash and the face of the fabric won't be abraded as much. For added protection, place your Squid Socks® in a garment bag before washing. This will also make it easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session if you wish.

IN THE WASH

• Wash on a delicate cycle
• Keep fabrics away from Velcro! (enter garment bag)
• Don’t rub stains. Instead, apply a stain remover and blot or simply let sit before placing in the wash.
• Hand wash as an alternative (Who has time to hand wash socks?! Yes, we know but hey, more power to you!)
• Some people say to try adding a fabric softener to your wash as it coats the fibers of the fabric so abrasion is lessened (learn something new every day!).
• Use a LIQUID laundry detergent with enzymes. The enzymes dissolve the small weak fibers that may cause pilling. Detergents with enzymes are not uncommon (ECOS, Tide and Arm & Hammer to name a few).

THE DRYER

• Avoid tumble drying altogether per our recommended washing instructions. We realize, especially with kids, this is not always realistic, but it will increase the longevity of your Squid Socks® and help to greatly decrease pilling. 
• If you do wish to dry your Squid Socks®, we suggest doing so on a low setting and keeping them in your garment bag for the whole cycle.

THE REALITY

• Do know that all fabrics will pill at least a little bit in their lifetime
• Is pilling 100% preventable? Honestly, as parents with two little ones ourselves, that would be a hard “no”. Can you greatly diminish pilling following some of the helpful tidbits above? ABSOLUTELY. But, let’s be honest, we are all crazy busy and don’t always have the time, energy or patience to follow these best practices. What we can say is our Squid Socks® are made of high-quality fabrics and their “pilling pain” is up to you. What’s a handful of fuzz balls compared to socks that actually stay on!

Use a razor blade and gently shave them off going in the SAME direction as the weave/knit. Alternatively, you could purchase a pill/fuzz remover.

Best garment longevity advice? Follow the packaging instructions. Honest parental advice? Do what you need to do.

Most dryers average 130 degrees. Our socks themselves can take a whopping 465 degrees and even more amazing, our silicone "squiddy dots" can withstand a temperature of 500 degrees! Bring on the heat.

Simply the result of a clever kid. :) We invented a baby/toddler sock that doesn't fall off and is much more difficult to pull off, but not impossible (that would be scary). Some children simply figure out how to manipulate the sock via slipping it off the heel, especially when you enter the 2-3-year age range. There's nothing, unfortunately, we can do in these situations other than put a tally in their "win" column. Parents 0, kids 1.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

How do I return or exchange?

• For domestic returns and exchanges, click HERE and follow the prompts

What items are returnable?

You can return your item(s) within 90 days of receipt of your shipment.

• Please ensure your Squid Socks are unworn and unwashed

*Gift cards, free gifts or promotional items are not returnable!

Are there any charges for return?

• There are no charges for returns within the US
• Have an international return or exchange? Email us at hello@squidsocks.ink

How soon will I get my refund?

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 5-7 business days once we receive the returned item(s). Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days. Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Finding that "perfect" fit can be a real challenge! It's our hope the size chart we created functions as a helpful tool when making your buying decision. As parents ourselves, we realize the world of baby sizes is definitely not one size fits all.

If your little one has some seriously adorable chunky feet and legs, it's probably best to size up. If they are on the long and narrow, you might find they get more longevity out of the smaller sizes. We've had petite 2.5 year old's that still fit in a 6-12 and 12-24 and even five year old's (with narrow size 10/11 shoes) that fit in our 2T-3T.

On the flip side, we've also had 5 month old's fit in our 12-24 and 2.5 year old's (with size 8 shoe) fit perfectly in our 2T-3T. Ultimately, we say use your amazing, superpower parental and caregiver intuition, it's usually right!

Our personal parental sizing thoughts? The 0-6 is pretty true to size, 6-12 runs small, 12-24 true to size and 2T-3T runs large. Our recommendation would be to pick your Squid Socks® based on your child's shoe size rather than age.

We hear you, and don't get us wrong, we love cotton! So, why don't we use cotton in the majority of our socks (our non-squid Carson & Casey knit collections have 5% cotton) ? A great and fair question! Several reasons...

The highly specialized and new printing technology we use to print our socks, dye-sublimation, requires the sock composition to have a high level of polyester in order to work properly.

During one of many of our testing phases, we did attempt a majority cotton sock. Unfortunately, our secret sauce, a.k.a "squiddy dots" wouldn't work on the inside cuff. Total bummer, and who would have thought??

While we use synthetic materials, the materials that make up our Squid Socks® have many properties we love. Unlike cotton, polyester is moisture wicking (when is the last time you saw a raincoat made out of cotton?), which means it dries much faster and actually makes it more stain resistant. Added bonus, polyester doesn't shrink and doesn't wrinkle.

Nylon is extremely strong, durable, flexible, wind proof, resistant to water and a great shock absorber. Another resilient fabric we utilize is spandex, also known as elastane. Lightweight, flexible and great for maintaining its original size and shape.

Cotton has lots of wonderful pros, it's just not the best choice for active uses, and goodness knows our kids are active (understatement of the century). All cotton socks tend to absorb sweat, saturate quickly and dry slowly. Not the best recipe for keeping little feet warm and dry.

Our socks truly are designed for functionality, peak performance and durability. Because, let's be real, kids are brutal on everything! Hence the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things."

All this said, we are always in the mindset of continuing to grow and improve our product(s). As technology progresses, we are hopeful we can one day bring you additional fabric options and blends. We are just beginning and hope you stay with us on our Squid Socks® journey!

Wash before use. Gentle cycle with like colors, no bleach and no tumble drying. Did you just read this, roll your eyes, laugh uncontrollably and question whether or not we actually have kids?

We find placing your Squid Socks® in a garment bag makes it much easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session, if you so choose. If you do want to tumble dry your Squid Socks®, we've found garment bags are also great at helping to reduce the dreaded pilling or little fuzz balls that come about as a result of friction.

Pilling happens when fibers in the material become loose, get tangled and form tiny balls at the end of the fiber. The main cause of pilling is friction or rubbing of the garment, most often during wear, washing and/or drying.

Pilling (the dreaded fuzz balls) is NOT a fabric defect.

BEFORE YOU WASH

Before washing, turn the garment, in this case your Squid Socks®, inside out. This way you will reduce the amount of contact they have with other items in your wash and the face of the fabric won't be abraded as much. For added protection, place your Squid Socks® in a garment bag before washing. This will also make it easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session if you wish.

IN THE WASH

• Wash on a delicate cycle
• Keep fabrics away from Velcro! (enter garment bag)
• Don’t rub stains. Instead, apply a stain remover and blot or simply let sit before placing in the wash.
• Hand wash as an alternative (Who has time to hand wash socks?! Yes, we know but hey, more power to you!)
• Some people say to try adding a fabric softener to your wash as it coats the fibers of the fabric so abrasion is lessened (learn something new every day!).
• Use a LIQUID laundry detergent with enzymes. The enzymes dissolve the small weak fibers that may cause pilling. Detergents with enzymes are not uncommon (ECOS, Tide and Arm & Hammer to name a few).

THE DRYER

• Avoid tumble drying altogether per our recommended washing instructions. We realize, especially with kids, this is not always realistic, but it will increase the longevity of your Squid Socks® and help to greatly decrease pilling. 
• If you do wish to dry your Squid Socks®, we suggest doing so on a low setting and keeping them in your garment bag for the whole cycle.

THE REALITY

• Do know that all fabrics will pill at least a little bit in their lifetime
• Is pilling 100% preventable? Honestly, as parents with two little ones ourselves, that would be a hard “no”. Can you greatly diminish pilling following some of the helpful tidbits above? ABSOLUTELY. But, let’s be honest, we are all crazy busy and don’t always have the time, energy or patience to follow these best practices. What we can say is our Squid Socks® are made of high-quality fabrics and their “pilling pain” is up to you. What’s a handful of fuzz balls compared to socks that actually stay on!

Use a razor blade and gently shave them off going in the SAME direction as the weave/knit. Alternatively, you could purchase a pill/fuzz remover.

Best garment longevity advice? Follow the packaging instructions. Honest parental advice? Do what you need to do.

Most dryers average 130 degrees. Our socks themselves can take a whopping 465 degrees and even more amazing, our silicone "squiddy dots" can withstand a temperature of 500 degrees! Bring on the heat.

Simply the result of a clever kid. :) We invented a baby/toddler sock that doesn't fall off and is much more difficult to pull off, but not impossible (that would be scary). Some children simply figure out how to manipulate the sock via slipping it off the heel, especially when you enter the 2-3-year age range. There's nothing, unfortunately, we can do in these situations other than put a tally in their "win" column. Parents 0, kids 1.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

How do I return or exchange?

• For domestic returns and exchanges, click HERE and follow the prompts

What items are returnable?

You can return your item(s) within 90 days of receipt of your shipment.

• Please ensure your Squid Socks are unworn and unwashed

*Gift cards, free gifts or promotional items are not returnable!

Are there any charges for return?

• There are no charges for returns within the US
• Have an international return or exchange? Email us at hello@squidsocks.ink

How soon will I get my refund?

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 5-7 business days once we receive the returned item(s). Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days. Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Finding that "perfect" fit can be a real challenge! It's our hope the size chart we created functions as a helpful tool when making your buying decision. As parents ourselves, we realize the world of baby sizes is definitely not one size fits all.

If your little one has some seriously adorable chunky feet and legs, it's probably best to size up. If they are on the long and narrow, you might find they get more longevity out of the smaller sizes. We've had petite 2.5 year old's that still fit in a 6-12 and 12-24 and even five year old's (with narrow size 10/11 shoes) that fit in our 2T-3T.

On the flip side, we've also had 5 month old's fit in our 12-24 and 2.5 year old's (with size 8 shoe) fit perfectly in our 2T-3T. Ultimately, we say use your amazing, superpower parental and caregiver intuition, it's usually right!

Our personal parental sizing thoughts? The 0-6 is pretty true to size, 6-12 runs small, 12-24 true to size and 2T-3T runs large. Our recommendation would be to pick your Squid Socks® based on your child's shoe size rather than age.

We hear you, and don't get us wrong, we love cotton! So, why don't we use cotton in the majority of our socks (our non-squid Carson & Casey knit collections have 5% cotton) ? A great and fair question! Several reasons...

The highly specialized and new printing technology we use to print our socks, dye-sublimation, requires the sock composition to have a high level of polyester in order to work properly.

During one of many of our testing phases, we did attempt a majority cotton sock. Unfortunately, our secret sauce, a.k.a "squiddy dots" wouldn't work on the inside cuff. Total bummer, and who would have thought??

While we use synthetic materials, the materials that make up our Squid Socks® have many properties we love. Unlike cotton, polyester is moisture wicking (when is the last time you saw a raincoat made out of cotton?), which means it dries much faster and actually makes it more stain resistant. Added bonus, polyester doesn't shrink and doesn't wrinkle.

Nylon is extremely strong, durable, flexible, wind proof, resistant to water and a great shock absorber. Another resilient fabric we utilize is spandex, also known as elastane. Lightweight, flexible and great for maintaining its original size and shape.

Cotton has lots of wonderful pros, it's just not the best choice for active uses, and goodness knows our kids are active (understatement of the century). All cotton socks tend to absorb sweat, saturate quickly and dry slowly. Not the best recipe for keeping little feet warm and dry.

Our socks truly are designed for functionality, peak performance and durability. Because, let's be real, kids are brutal on everything! Hence the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things."

All this said, we are always in the mindset of continuing to grow and improve our product(s). As technology progresses, we are hopeful we can one day bring you additional fabric options and blends. We are just beginning and hope you stay with us on our Squid Socks® journey!

Wash before use. Gentle cycle with like colors, no bleach and no tumble drying. Did you just read this, roll your eyes, laugh uncontrollably and question whether or not we actually have kids?

We find placing your Squid Socks® in a garment bag makes it much easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session, if you so choose. If you do want to tumble dry your Squid Socks®, we've found garment bags are also great at helping to reduce the dreaded pilling or little fuzz balls that come about as a result of friction.

Pilling happens when fibers in the material become loose, get tangled and form tiny balls at the end of the fiber. The main cause of pilling is friction or rubbing of the garment, most often during wear, washing and/or drying.

Pilling (the dreaded fuzz balls) is NOT a fabric defect.

BEFORE YOU WASH

Before washing, turn the garment, in this case your Squid Socks®, inside out. This way you will reduce the amount of contact they have with other items in your wash and the face of the fabric won't be abraded as much. For added protection, place your Squid Socks® in a garment bag before washing. This will also make it easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session if you wish.

IN THE WASH

• Wash on a delicate cycle
• Keep fabrics away from Velcro! (enter garment bag)
• Don’t rub stains. Instead, apply a stain remover and blot or simply let sit before placing in the wash.
• Hand wash as an alternative (Who has time to hand wash socks?! Yes, we know but hey, more power to you!)
• Some people say to try adding a fabric softener to your wash as it coats the fibers of the fabric so abrasion is lessened (learn something new every day!).
• Use a LIQUID laundry detergent with enzymes. The enzymes dissolve the small weak fibers that may cause pilling. Detergents with enzymes are not uncommon (ECOS, Tide and Arm & Hammer to name a few).

THE DRYER

• Avoid tumble drying altogether per our recommended washing instructions. We realize, especially with kids, this is not always realistic, but it will increase the longevity of your Squid Socks® and help to greatly decrease pilling. 
• If you do wish to dry your Squid Socks®, we suggest doing so on a low setting and keeping them in your garment bag for the whole cycle.

THE REALITY

• Do know that all fabrics will pill at least a little bit in their lifetime
• Is pilling 100% preventable? Honestly, as parents with two little ones ourselves, that would be a hard “no”. Can you greatly diminish pilling following some of the helpful tidbits above? ABSOLUTELY. But, let’s be honest, we are all crazy busy and don’t always have the time, energy or patience to follow these best practices. What we can say is our Squid Socks® are made of high-quality fabrics and their “pilling pain” is up to you. What’s a handful of fuzz balls compared to socks that actually stay on!

Use a razor blade and gently shave them off going in the SAME direction as the weave/knit. Alternatively, you could purchase a pill/fuzz remover.

Best garment longevity advice? Follow the packaging instructions. Honest parental advice? Do what you need to do.

Most dryers average 130 degrees. Our socks themselves can take a whopping 465 degrees and even more amazing, our silicone "squiddy dots" can withstand a temperature of 500 degrees! Bring on the heat.

Simply the result of a clever kid. :) We invented a baby/toddler sock that doesn't fall off and is much more difficult to pull off, but not impossible (that would be scary). Some children simply figure out how to manipulate the sock via slipping it off the heel, especially when you enter the 2-3-year age range. There's nothing, unfortunately, we can do in these situations other than put a tally in their "win" column. Parents 0, kids 1.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

How do I return or exchange?

• For domestic returns and exchanges, click HERE and follow the prompts

What items are returnable?

You can return your item(s) within 90 days of receipt of your shipment.

• Please ensure your Squid Socks are unworn and unwashed

*Gift cards, free gifts or promotional items are not returnable!

Are there any charges for return?

• There are no charges for returns within the US
• Have an international return or exchange? Email us at hello@squidsocks.ink

How soon will I get my refund?

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 5-7 business days once we receive the returned item(s). Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days. Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Finding that "perfect" fit can be a real challenge! It's our hope the size chart we created functions as a helpful tool when making your buying decision. As parents ourselves, we realize the world of baby sizes is definitely not one size fits all.

If your little one has some seriously adorable chunky feet and legs, it's probably best to size up. If they are on the long and narrow, you might find they get more longevity out of the smaller sizes. We've had petite 2.5 year old's that still fit in a 6-12 and 12-24 and even five year old's (with narrow size 10/11 shoes) that fit in our 2T-3T.

On the flip side, we've also had 5 month old's fit in our 12-24 and 2.5 year old's (with size 8 shoe) fit perfectly in our 2T-3T. Ultimately, we say use your amazing, superpower parental and caregiver intuition, it's usually right!

Our personal parental sizing thoughts? The 0-6 is pretty true to size, 6-12 runs small, 12-24 true to size and 2T-3T runs large. Our recommendation would be to pick your Squid Socks® based on your child's shoe size rather than age.

We hear you, and don't get us wrong, we love cotton! So, why don't we use cotton in the majority of our socks (our non-squid Carson & Casey knit collections have 5% cotton) ? A great and fair question! Several reasons...

The highly specialized and new printing technology we use to print our socks, dye-sublimation, requires the sock composition to have a high level of polyester in order to work properly.

During one of many of our testing phases, we did attempt a majority cotton sock. Unfortunately, our secret sauce, a.k.a "squiddy dots" wouldn't work on the inside cuff. Total bummer, and who would have thought??

While we use synthetic materials, the materials that make up our Squid Socks® have many properties we love. Unlike cotton, polyester is moisture wicking (when is the last time you saw a raincoat made out of cotton?), which means it dries much faster and actually makes it more stain resistant. Added bonus, polyester doesn't shrink and doesn't wrinkle.

Nylon is extremely strong, durable, flexible, wind proof, resistant to water and a great shock absorber. Another resilient fabric we utilize is spandex, also known as elastane. Lightweight, flexible and great for maintaining its original size and shape.

Cotton has lots of wonderful pros, it's just not the best choice for active uses, and goodness knows our kids are active (understatement of the century). All cotton socks tend to absorb sweat, saturate quickly and dry slowly. Not the best recipe for keeping little feet warm and dry.

Our socks truly are designed for functionality, peak performance and durability. Because, let's be real, kids are brutal on everything! Hence the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things."

All this said, we are always in the mindset of continuing to grow and improve our product(s). As technology progresses, we are hopeful we can one day bring you additional fabric options and blends. We are just beginning and hope you stay with us on our Squid Socks® journey!

Wash before use. Gentle cycle with like colors, no bleach and no tumble drying. Did you just read this, roll your eyes, laugh uncontrollably and question whether or not we actually have kids?

We find placing your Squid Socks® in a garment bag makes it much easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session, if you so choose. If you do want to tumble dry your Squid Socks®, we've found garment bags are also great at helping to reduce the dreaded pilling or little fuzz balls that come about as a result of friction.

Pilling happens when fibers in the material become loose, get tangled and form tiny balls at the end of the fiber. The main cause of pilling is friction or rubbing of the garment, most often during wear, washing and/or drying.

Pilling (the dreaded fuzz balls) is NOT a fabric defect.

BEFORE YOU WASH

Before washing, turn the garment, in this case your Squid Socks®, inside out. This way you will reduce the amount of contact they have with other items in your wash and the face of the fabric won't be abraded as much. For added protection, place your Squid Socks® in a garment bag before washing. This will also make it easier to retrieve them pre-dryer session if you wish.

IN THE WASH

• Wash on a delicate cycle
• Keep fabrics away from Velcro! (enter garment bag)
• Don’t rub stains. Instead, apply a stain remover and blot or simply let sit before placing in the wash.
• Hand wash as an alternative (Who has time to hand wash socks?! Yes, we know but hey, more power to you!)
• Some people say to try adding a fabric softener to your wash as it coats the fibers of the fabric so abrasion is lessened (learn something new every day!).
• Use a LIQUID laundry detergent with enzymes. The enzymes dissolve the small weak fibers that may cause pilling. Detergents with enzymes are not uncommon (ECOS, Tide and Arm & Hammer to name a few).

THE DRYER

• Avoid tumble drying altogether per our recommended washing instructions. We realize, especially with kids, this is not always realistic, but it will increase the longevity of your Squid Socks® and help to greatly decrease pilling. 
• If you do wish to dry your Squid Socks®, we suggest doing so on a low setting and keeping them in your garment bag for the whole cycle.

THE REALITY

• Do know that all fabrics will pill at least a little bit in their lifetime
• Is pilling 100% preventable? Honestly, as parents with two little ones ourselves, that would be a hard “no”. Can you greatly diminish pilling following some of the helpful tidbits above? ABSOLUTELY. But, let’s be honest, we are all crazy busy and don’t always have the time, energy or patience to follow these best practices. What we can say is our Squid Socks® are made of high-quality fabrics and their “pilling pain” is up to you. What’s a handful of fuzz balls compared to socks that actually stay on!

Use a razor blade and gently shave them off going in the SAME direction as the weave/knit. Alternatively, you could purchase a pill/fuzz remover.

Best garment longevity advice? Follow the packaging instructions. Honest parental advice? Do what you need to do.

Most dryers average 130 degrees. Our socks themselves can take a whopping 465 degrees and even more amazing, our silicone "squiddy dots" can withstand a temperature of 500 degrees! Bring on the heat.

Simply the result of a clever kid. :) We invented a baby/toddler sock that doesn't fall off and is much more difficult to pull off, but not impossible (that would be scary). Some children simply figure out how to manipulate the sock via slipping it off the heel, especially when you enter the 2-3-year age range. There's nothing, unfortunately, we can do in these situations other than put a tally in their "win" column. Parents 0, kids 1.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

How do I return or exchange?

• For domestic returns and exchanges, click HERE and follow the prompts

What items are returnable?

You can return your item(s) within 90 days of receipt of your shipment.

• Please ensure your Squid Socks are unworn and unwashed

*Gift cards, free gifts or promotional items are not returnable!

Are there any charges for return?

• There are no charges for returns within the US
• Have an international return or exchange? Email us at hello@squidsocks.ink

How soon will I get my refund?

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 5-7 business days once we receive the returned item(s). Additional processing time may depend on your bank.

Please note a child who has discovered they can remove their sock(s) by reaching up to the top of the cuff and slipping them off their heel(s) is NOT the result of a product defect and does not warrant a reason for return.

• Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to fully process returns and exchanges. 
• A credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days. Additional processing time may depend on your bank.