Top 10 Best Baby Socks UK 2023

These socks are everything you could want them to be. They're thick and warming, but with their high cotton percentage, they are also breathable. They are snug with a perky design in a choice of bright and muted colours.

Not only does the splendidly thick elasticated band design add extra cosiness, it also means there is far less risk of them slipping off. Brilliant socks for both genders, parents and babies will both adore these. 

These fantastic socks really do have it all, almost! They come in a multi-pack with a fabulous range of candy-store bright colours, and they're soft, stretchy and very decent value for money, too.

As well as having a helpful pattern of grippy dots all over the soles for seriously sturdy stepping, they also have an endlessly useful grab-able heel so you can yank them on easily and rescue them from the insides of shoes if they slip. 

A fine choice for a Christmas gift or just as an update to your baby's winter wardrobe, these socks balance luxurious 82% cotton with flexible elastane for a truly snug fit. 

In a versatile grey colour, these socks have no gender rules! Plus, with their soles adorned with text made from anti-slip grips, they're perfect for newly-initiated toddlers on a mission to cross the living room.

These cute knee socks are perhaps better suited to girls – but who are we to stop boys getting in on the woodland-themed fun? The point is they're lovely, long and will be very warming on your baby's chilly knees and toes this winter.

In greys and browns they will look wonderful with dressed-up wintry outfits, and will also work pretty well as a thermal under-layer on frostier days. 

A really wonderful gift for any expecting parents, these darling little socks have cheeky messages printed on the bottom, which double up as non-slip grips on the soles of the baby's feet. 

In shades of pale blue, white and grey, these neutral socks have a touch of Mrs. Hinch about them, don't you think? Encourage your baby's sense of humour early we say!

What better way to decorate your baby's feet (while keeping them cosy of course!) than to wriggle them into some lovely jungle-themed baby socks? This pack of 5 is very reasonably priced and decorated with a grey and mustard colour theme.

Machine washable and with a good cotton percentage, this touchably-soft set of socks is an affordable way to refresh your baby's wardrobe just in time for winter. 

One of John Lewis's most popular and well-reviewed baby socks, with these simple items you have a choice of five different colours, a tasteful blend of blues, yellow and green, excellent for outfit coordination. 

With a chunky roll-top ankle these socks look great and remain secured tightly to your little 'un's feet, plus they also have grip pads. A simple but very highly-regarded customer's choice. 

A bumper-pack of cheerful socks, each pair sporting the design of a different farmyard friend or woodland creature. With bright colours and 93% cotton, these socks are a treat for both the eyes and the skin.

These socks claim to be sweat-wicking as well as cosy and warm, and even have anti-slip grips on their soles to allow baby to learn to walk without as much risk of skidding and sliding. 

Bring some shape and colour to baby's everyday wardrobe with these gorgeous socks, which are decorated with all manner of charming modes of transport from buses to trucks. 

As well as being silky-soft to the touch, they also have an elasticated ankle-top with ribbing for an extra layer of grip on your child's leg. No accidental slipping from the pram for these snuggly items! The downside is they are not as warm and insulating as other options, and don't have grippy bottoms either. 

Though they have no grips, meaning they might not suit toddlers as well as others on our list, these sweet little socks are ideal for the nature lover in your life. With elastane in the fabric mix, they have a nice stretch and will stay put on even the wriggliest of toes. 

Offered in a lovely, subtle palette of brown, grey and white, these socks are adorned with either horizontal stripes or cute images of a bear, sheep or fox. Whilst these socks are sweet, they don't have any extra features that make them particularly stand out.