Squid Socks are safe.  They are made from cotton, polyester and/or viscose from bamboo. The Squiddy Dots on the socks are made of high-quality silicone. Silicone is used in a variety of children’s drinking products and medical devices.  The socks are also Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX certified. OEKO-TEX is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles and are voluntarily tested for the presence of harmful substances. 

In addition, the silicone in the socks is third-party safety tested by CPSC-accepted, accredited test laboratories and is fully CPSIA-compliant with applicable chemical requirements.

Even with this careful sourcing and testing, it is possible that some children may experience skin irritation, including bumps, redness or rash.  Young children’s skin is typically more sensitive than the skin of older kids and adults.  The degree of sensitivity may vary from child to child.  To minimize risk of skin irritation or sensitivity, we recommend the following steps:

1. Wash the socks before putting them on your child’s feet.
2. Check your child’s skin periodically as you introduce Squid Socks to them.
3. Do not leave Squid Socks on your child overnight.
4. If irritation persists or appears to be more than a mild irritation, discontinue use of the Squid Socks and consult your doctor.

The Squiddy Dots inside our Squid Socks are not applied using any glues or adhesives.  Instead, they are applied using heat and pressure.  

Please note that the Squiddy Dots on the inside of our socks may leave temporary dots or impression marks on your child’s skin.  These are no different than marks left by any other socks and should fade away after the socks are removed.  If not, please discontinue use of the Squid Socks and consult your doctor.

For the longest life, wash on a gentle or delicate cycle with like colors, skip bleach and air-dry.

They’re socks. Not a second job. Squid Socks are machine washable and dryer-friendly. A dryer cycle is okay when needed; low heat is the gentler option.

Styles with a high viscose-from-bamboo content may take longer to dry.

For extra care:

• Turn socks inside out and use a mesh garment bag to help reduce pilling and keep pairs together.
• Keep socks away from Velcro in the wash, or protect them in a garment bag.
• Blot stains or apply a stain remover instead of rubbing.
• A liquid laundry detergent with enzymes can help reduce pilling.

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Size charts are available on each product page.

If you are unsure which size to select for your growing child, we suggest “sizing up” to the larger size.  Our thinking here is that it is better to grow into the socks than out of them.

It is possible for your child to remove the sock by slipping it off the heel, especially when your child enters the 2-3 age range.  

See the "Your Child and Skin Sensitivity" FAQ above.

See the "Care and Maintenance of Squid Socks" FAQ above.

• Orders placed before 9 am PST M-F will ship same day. Any orders placed after 9 am PST M-F will ship the next business day.
• Standard Shipping which arrives in 3-5 business days, 3-8 business days during peak seasons/holidays
• Orders in the US under $78 are $5 for flat rate shipping
• Orders in the US $78+ receive free standard shipping
• 2-3 business day Express shipping is offered for a $10.00 charge
• We do not offer international shipping at this time

Yes.  We’ve partnered with REDO—a package protection and tracking solution—to give our customers the best possible delivery experience. REDO provides low-cost shipping protection to protect your package in the event that it gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit.

If you experienced an issue with your order, please file a claim with REDO's team HERE. All you need is the email address you used to place your order, and your order number.

We are happy to offer domestic returns and exchanges on unworn and unopened product.  We do not, however, offer refunds or exchanges for clearance sale items.  Those sales are final.  Please see our Refund and Exchange Policy for details.

Please contact our customer service team at hello@squidsocks.ink