Best new-season clothes for babies and kids

4 kids dressed in summer clothes with a bright blue sunny sky behind them
Emma Ledger,-Contributing Editor

The cutest, new-in pieces for kids – from newborn to teen and all the stages in between

It can feel impossible to keep kids in clothes longer than a few months. The growth, the changeable weather, the obsession with different colours (theirs, not mine) – it’s a minefield. The solution? Make things easier by investing in fun-yet-practical designs that are built to last.

Everyday kit for newborns

Kit your little one out with heaps of the basics - onesies, vests and socks - and add playful, patterned elements such as dungarees, shirts or hats (a must-have for outdoor adventures).

For overexcited toddlers and tweens

Loose-fitting, comfortable outfits are essential so they can run, jump, slide and roll to their heart’s content, without restriction and whatever the weather.

Boy and girl dressesd in smart summer outfits standing infront of a white wall in a sunny rocky enviroment
Boy in green shorts and green cardi standing infront of a white wall in a sunny rocky enviroment

Occasionwear they’ll actually want to wear

There’s always room for a dress-up moment. If they tend to kick off when you mention the same fancy dress or shirt you always bring out for weddings/parties, work with them to pick something they’ll be excited to wear.

2 boys in matching pattern shorts and shirts set

Outdoor essentials

It’s the UK, so prepare for rain at any time. Get the standard wet weather gear - wellies, all-in-ones and waterproof jackets - and don't forget sunglasses and a cap in case you get lucky.

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