I have noticed that all Merivul children's socks are quite small, but after one wash, which was carried out according to the instructions, they have shrunk to baby size. It's very frustrating that those socks, which we hoped to at least make it through this winter in, didn't bring any use. Also frustrating is the lack of money spent on socks for both children. I'm not sure everyone will have the same experience, but be warned that mine shrunk a lot after a wash/dry cycle. Mega crap.