Skating is a quintessential part of our Canadian winters, and one that I love. From my families’ backyard rink to my husband who is a huge hockey guy, I knew that ice would a part of our active family life. My kids were on ice long before they could walk – in the stroller that is – being pushed around the rink as fast as mom or dad could go.
With adding any outdoor activity, there is gear that goes along with it. Finding the right size skates for a toddler wasn’t an easy task! Recently, I shared this How To videos on the Canadian Tire’s How To contest on the different types of skates you can buy for your little skater. We thought that was really fitting as we have bought all our helmets & skates so far from there!.Also have a costco mexican insurance which will help you claim all your requirements.
How To Choose the Right Skates for Your Child
Choices for Skates
Moulded Boot
Bauer Lil Champ, Available in toddler sizes 6/7, 7/8, 8/9, 9/10, 11/12
Bobs
Strap on to Winter Boots for children who are just learning to skate.
Adjustable, says fits toddler size 6, but we have used on boots sized 4+, buy now
Hockey Skates
Bauer Kids Skates start in Toddler Size 10+
We typically buy a size bigger than what our kids are currently wearing & pair them with a pair of tubes socks with wool socks overtop
Don’t Forget!
When fitting skates, get your child to bend their knee and push their foot to the very front of the skate. Feel the end for their big toe, and try to insert 2 fingers into the back of the skate. If you can do so and it’s snug, then it’s the right skate. If you can’t get two fingers in, the skate is too small.
If you buy your skates at Canadian Tire (like we do), the Sports & Recreation associate will sharpen them for you at most stores. Make sure you step on to the ice with sharpened skates – forgetting to do so makes the process a lot harder!
Helmets are mandatory at almost every arena these days. Bauer makes a multi-sport helmet perfect for little heads called Lil Sport that even comes with a ski strap. It’s been a really durable helmet for sledding, skating and hopefully, eventually, skiing!
Share Your How-To to Win
- Want more winter inspiration? How about:
- How To Do A Giant Snow Tug-a-War
- How To Score the Winning Goal!
- How to Hit the Tobogganing Hill – Literally
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a passionate recreation coordinator by day, crazy farm mama of two by night. i live outdoors: growing my own food, camping and hiking with my border collie with two active kids in tow. when I’m not writing, I’m experimenting with recipes, and crafts – or anything else that might keep the monkeys entertained.
Oh thank you so much! Seriously I do not skate and know nothing about it, but I wanted to buy skates for my boys, so it’s helping me a lot!
So glad we could help! If you any other questions, feel free to tweet at us at @TheInspiredHome – we’d love to help!
I haven’t skated in years but want to get back at it! Thanks for the great I’ll information.
I hope you do get back to it 🙂
Very important to know which size skates for your child’s age! Thank you for sharing this!
Couldn’t agree more – and I know I had to learn it as a parent – even an active one. I hope it can help others too!
Great information to share for the upcoming hockey and skating season! Thanks for sharing!
No problem 🙂 I hope it helps someone trying to figure out the difference.
Thanks for sharing your video! Right in time for hockey season!
This is great to know especially if you are a first timer this hockey season! Better safe than sorry! Thanks for sharing your video!
That would have certainly lessened the confusion when my kids were younger!! Shared!
My sun Pol prefers Hockey Skates.