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Caring For Your Shoes


Looking after your child’s shoes properly will help keep them comfortable, supportive and looking their best for longer. At Dotty Fish, our shoes are made from high-quality leather and carefully designed for little feet, so a little extra care can go a long way.

On this page you’ll find simple guidance on how to clean and care for your Dotty Fish shoes. Following these recommendations will help maintain the quality, fit and durability of your child’s shoes as they crawl, cruise and take their first steps.

Dotty Fish soft sole shoes
Soft Sole ShoesCaring for your soft sole shoes & sandals:
  • Spot clean gently: Use a damp sponge, soft cloth or baby wipe to remove marks or dirt from the leather.
  • Maintain the suede sole: Use a suede brush to gently brush the soles and restore their texture. This helps maintain the non-slip effect of the suede soles.
  • Allow to air dry: If the shoes become damp, leave them to dry naturally at room temperature. Do not place them on radiators or use direct heat.
  • Avoid machine washing: Washing machines can damage the suede soles and may cause the leather to lose its shape or shrink.
    • Dotty Fish rubber sole shoes
    Rubber Sole ShoesCaring for your rubber sole shoes:
  • Wipe clean the leather: Use a damp cloth, soft sponge or baby wipe to gently remove dirt or marks from the leather upper.
  • Clean the rubber soles: Simply wipe the soles with a damp cloth to remove dirt and keep them looking fresh.
  • Allow to air dry: If the shoes become damp, leave them to dry naturally at room temperature. Avoid placing them on radiators or using direct heat.
  • Avoid machine washing: Washing machines can damage the leather and may affect the shape and fit of the shoes.

    • Dotty Fish suede slippers with fleece lining
    Suede SlippersCaring for your suede slippers:
  • Spot clean gently: Use a slightly damp cloth or sponge to remove and marks from the suede.
  • Maintain the suede soles: Use a suede brush to gently brush the soles and restore their texture. This helps maintain the non-slip grip on smooth floors.
  • Allow to air dry: If the slippers become damp, allow to air dry at room temperature, away from direct heat.
  • Avoid machine washing: Washing machines can damage the suede and may cause them to harden, lose their shape or shrink.
    • Dotty Fish cotton baby booties with fleece lining
    Cotton BootiesCaring for your cotton booties:
  • Spot clean gently: Use a slightly damp cloth or sponge to remove and marks from the cotton.
  • Maintain the suede soles: Use a suede brush to gently brush the soles and restore their texture. This helps maintain the non-slip grip on smooth floors.
  • Allow to air dry: If the booties become damp, allow to air dry at room temperature, away from direct heat.
  • Avoid machine washing: Washing machines can damage the suede sole and may cause them to harden, lose their shape or shrink.

    • Dotty Fish swim shoes with rubber soles
    Swim ShoesCaring for your swim shoes:
  • Rinse after use: After use at the beach or pool, rinse the shoes with clean water to remove any sand, salt or chlorine.
  • Spot clean if needed: Use a damp cloth or sponge with mild soap to gently remove dirt or marks from the fabric uppers.
  • Clean the rubber soles: Wipe the soles with a damp cloth to remove any dirt.
  • Avoid machine washing: Machine washing is not recommended, as it can damage the materials.
    • Dotty Fish baby bibs and accessories
    Bibs & LegwarmersCaring for your bibs & legwarmers:
  • Organic Cotton Bibs: Machine washable, recommended wash at 30°C.
  • Legwarmers: Machine washable. We recommend to wash at 40°C.