The Back to School and Nursery Guide

Red Stainless Steel Water Bottle; £26.96

Keep those kids hydrated with this 750ml durable steel water bottle from Red. It fits perfectly into a backpack and is available in a range of great colours including bitter orange and admiral blue. With it’s vacuum insulated technology, t’s a great way of keeping drinks cool all day long.

Available from www.redequipment.com

Po.p Yellow and Blue Sweatshirt, £24

This supple and soft raglan sleeve sweatshirt in 100% organic cotton feels comfortable all year round and will brighten any between the seasons outfit. Featuring contrast details, a small PO.P embroidery on the chest and gentle ribbed trims at the neck, cuffs and hem for a perfect fit. And it’s cotton too, which means, if need be, you can stick it in a hot wash when it inevitably returns from an energetic day at school or nursery covered in bolognese and grass stains.

Available from www.polarnopyret.com

Rachel Riley Navy Frill Cardigan, £55

In an all-weather soft cotton blend, this elevated classic design cardigan boasts a cuff and front frill with jewel buttons. As with all the Rachel Riley pieces, it is of utmost quality and a timeless staple – perfect for passing down to younger siblings when the time comes.

Available from www.rachelriley.co.uk

Rachel Riley Meadow Floral Button Front Dress, £65

This meadow floral button front dress is perfect for the changing weather. Featuring long shirt sleeves that can be rolled up or down, the dress pairs brilliantly with a pair of navy tights or with an ankle sock in warmer weather. Little ones and parents alike will love the light weight fabric that is easy to maintain and comfortable enough to play in.

Available from www.rachelriley.co.uk

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Po.p 2 Pack Blue and White Socks, £12

Colourful sporty socks for the new season will add a pop of colour to your little one’s outfit. There’s something magnificent about a well fitting sock isn’t there? And these really are my daughters favourite. Now available in stunning sky blue and white, these are the perfect excuse to top up the sock drawer once more.

Available from www.polarnopyret.com

Lumie Willow – Disney The Lion King Lamp, £119

Suitable from birth throughout childhood, this beautiful bedside lamp will help your little ones to rise and shine with bags of energy as the early mornings begin again. The bedtime lamp emits a warm, low-stimulus glow and features a completely unique gentle 20-minute sunset programme that gradually dims over time, mirroring the natural fading of daylight and helping signal to a child’s body that it is time to sleep. Willow also includes an optional nightlight switch for children who are nervous of the dark and intuitive controls that allow parents to adjust brightness levels smoothly and silently throughout the night without disturbing their child, supporting a more peaceful bedtime routine and better quality sleep.

Available from www.lumie.com

Windproof Fleece Jacket, £50

This windproof teddy soft letterman style jacket is sure to be a hit with your littlies once the weather turns. Cosy and stylish as it looks, the windproof element is the real winner here – meaning they’ll still get plenty of wear out of it on colder winter mornings when the temperatures drop.

Available from www.polarnopyret.com

Teddy Bear Backpack, £28

Small ones will absolutely love carrying this super-cute bear backpack full of all their back-to-school essentials. Soft, plush and complete with 3D ears, this perfect pal will keep little ones company on their very first school day and beyond.

Available from www.polarnopyret.com

Rachel Riley Cashmere Infant Cardigan in Ivory, £105

Not only is this delightful little cardigan made from 100% luxuriously soft cashmere, but it can be personalised or monogrammed in a range of fonts. With it’s pearlised buttons and sumptuously soft knit, this classic design is sure to make your little treasures feel extra toasty on chilly days and they’ll look extremely stylish whilst they’re at it.

Available from www.rachelriley.co.uk

Waterproof Backpack, £60

For a waterproof option, check out this great offering. Crafted in recycled waterproof shell material with sturdy, soft padded shoulder straps and plenty of compartments – perfect for the school run! Featuring a soft mesh back panel and adjustable chest strap to help distribute weight, it even features a safety-release buckle in case the child wearing it gets caught. Sized to fit A4 notebooks perfectly and designed with multiple smart pockets inside and out for all the essentials, it’s ideal for children of preschool age and up, has reflective details for visibility and even comes with a perfectly fitted seat pad.

Available from www.polarnopyret.com

Solar System Puzzle, £29.99

Something to ease the after school hours. Encouraging a love for the world of science, this educational 100-piece puzzle allows children to discover exciting facts about our planet and its surrounding celestial neighbours. With endless fun, it features solid-wood planet pieces, a glowing LED sun and a poster to brush up on all the planet names. Developing children’s memory, planning skills and problem solving abilities, the striking 3D elements add exciting movement as they spin once placed on the puzzle! Crafted in high-quality wood, this puzzle will last no matter how many times you take it apart and put it together again.

Available from www.isaacstreasures.com

smarTrike Xtend Ride on Plus, £109

Speed up the school run with the latest offering from smarTrike. The smarTrike Xtend Ride on Plus is a pioneering product… it converts from sit-down push along scooter to upright, meaning it’s suitable for children from 2-12. The flexible scooter comes in a range of really cool colours too, including pink, green and teal. The removable seat also reveals a handy hidden storage box, useful for stashing snacks or an extra layer once the weather cools down. Little ones will love the light-up led wheels which also function as a safety feature on early winter mornings. Perfect for the school or nursery run, this new model from smarTrike is one you absolutely don’t want to sleep on.

Available from www.smartrike.co.uk

Monsoon Smart Hooded Duffle Coat, £49

In this handsome navy blue colour, this classic design duffle coat is sure to add a cool and personal touch to any school uniform. The durable, thick material makes this coat the perfect choice for term time, chilly winter mornings and weekend adventures.

Available from www.monsoon.co.uk

Monsoon Cherry Embroidered Cable Knit Cardigan, £34

Cherries are a childhood favourite, aren’t they? So why not wear them as well as eat them? Kids will delight in the design of this fruity little cardigan that features a button front, piped peter pan collar and cable knit pattern.

Available from www.monsoon.co.uk

Monsoon 2 Pack Cherry Jewel Hair Clips, £6

And why not pair the cardigan with these cherry design hair clips? Designed on a gold-tone salon clip with a colourful jewel cherry embellishment, these clips will sparkle and shine in their hair all day long.

Available from www.monsoon.co.uk

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