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Choose from four of the popular book series’ favourite Mr and Misses when you buy your charity cap
LITTLE MISS CHARITABLE Spread some joy with one of these adorable Mr Men caps by custom-headwear brand Lucky 7 Caps, in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Choose from four fun and colourful retro cap designs, featuring everyone’s favourite Mr Men characters, Little Miss Sunshine, Mr Tickle, Mr Strong and Little Miss Chatterbox. e cotton hats are exclusively available online, and £10 from every purchase will be donated to the charity, helping cancer suerers aged 13 to 24. £30, luckysevencaps.com

A recent survey by Start-Rite has revealed that one in five kids go to school wearing the wrong shoe size. This can affect physical development, cause future foot problems and have an impact on focus in the classroom. startriteshoes.com
MAKING A SPLASH Proving that wellies don’t have to be dreary, Sophia Webster’s vibrant new range of mini wellies are cool enough to make even the least-outdoorsy child want to grab a pair and find the nearest puddle to jump in. The antithesis of the classic rubber boot, in true Sophia Webster style, the range comes in a glittery neon-bright colour palette of fuchsia, champagne, silver and berry red, complete with the now-iconic Sophia Webster butterfly, of course. £95, sophiawebster.com

The fun Muddy Puddles designs feature an array of marine-themed patterns NEWS



WAVY, BABY Making a big splash in the fight to save the planet British childrenswear brand, Muddy Puddles has launched its first ever UV protective swimwear range, made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. The Save our Oceans collection is the perfect beach wardrobe for this summer’s keen minisurfers, rock-poolers and sand-castle builders, featuring surf suits, swim trunks, swimsuits and rash vests and taking design inspiration from the world beneath the waves, with animal prints, vibrant colours and thought-provoking slogans. From £15, muddypuddles.com
Carry on recycling Uber-chic parenting accessories label, Tiba + Marl has unveiled its SS20 collection alongside a debut eco range, as part of its continued commitment to sustainability. Featuring recycled backpacks, bumbags and a super-soft blanket, the ranges even include Tiba + Marl’s signature leopard print reimagined in black, white and grey. From £28, tibaandmarl.com

BEYOND LEISURE Minimalist Swedish clothing brand Axel Arigato are letting little ones in on the action with a new collection for kids aged two to 12. Echoing its adult ranges, your mini-me can strut their stuff in the label’s classic, supercool tracksuits, trainers, T-shirts and backpacks. The refreshingly modern, gender-neutral range welcomes generation alpha with Axel Arigato’s iconic bee-eater bird emblem. From £40, axelarigato.com

Savlon’s recent survey revealed that one in 10 parents wouldn’t let their child jump in a puddle, and a third would be afraid to let their child climb a tree, while another third don’t feel it’s safe to let their child play outside in winter. savlon.co.uk
LET’S GO GREEN In support of the Year of Climate Action, the Science Museum Group has announced climate as the Manchester Science Festival theme in October this year, and the London museum will open a free exhibition about carbon capture in November 2020. Guests of the launch included national treasure Sir David Attenborough. sciencemuseum.org.uk

On your bike! The Mini Hornit Nano bike horn and light is the perfect pocket-sized safety measure for little ones. Now one of the biggest bicycle accessory brands on the market, Hornit has developed the loudest horn around, alerting drivers and pedestrians to a cyclist’s presence. The Mini Hornit Nano features 15 sounds, three light settings and comes in four colours. £9.99, thehornit.com


ONCE UPON A TIME Inspiring a young generation of creative thinkers, Cuckooland has announced a brand new screen-free storytelling device from audio publishing house Lunii. Allowing little ones to create their own adventures, My Fabulous Storyteller encourages independent learning and offers hours of original audio content. £64.95, cuckooland.com
BE KIND Launched by friends Lucie and Charlie to promote kindness towards others, especially among children, ourselves and the environment, The Kindness Co-op is the new socially responsible brand making serious waves. Its adorable, ethically-made sweatshirts, T-shirts, bags and stationery feature inspirational slogans such as ‘be kind to our planet’ and ‘kind is cool’. Plus a portion of every sale is donated to mental health charity Young Minds. From £2, thekindnessco-op.com


Mum’s the word Truly make your favourite lady’s Mother’s Day with a personalised bracelet from Merci Maman’s new collab with Cath Kidston. The mix-and-match collection includes a Mummy and Me matching set for those twinning moments and a fabric Cath Kidston bracelet in five iconic florals, with either a gold or silver charm with a hand-engraved name, date or message, chosen by you. From £39, mercimamanboutique.com
MY PICKS THIS SEASON
Nordic brand Arket has perfectly tapped into the British desire for sustainable quality with pursefriendly prices, and its kidswear is super-cool to boot. With chunky stripes, polka dots and eye-catching graphic prints to mix and match, these clothes are made to have fun in. Like most parents, we live in a sea of plastic toys, which is why I love the idea of environmentally-friendly initiative, Whirli. Simply buy tokens, choose toys from the site and return (or buy) them nine months later. ey’ll then be inspected, cleaned, sterilised and sent to another child to enjoy. ough Zara Kids has long been a favourite for dressing my little people, this season I’m all about the brand’s kid’s interiors. I love that alongside unashamedly girly designs, there are beautiful neutral pieces that won’t oend my outnumbered son. With everything from mirrors to blankets in gorge shades of forest green, rust and mustard, it’s ideal for unisex decorating. I’ve got my eye on these storage shelves.
With Father’s Day around the corner, what sweeter gift is there than matching Love Brand & Co. father-and-son swim shorts? ere are plenty to choose from, but most admirable is the brand’s ‘trunks for trunks’ ethos: a percentage of each sale has gone towards elephant conservation since its 2010 launch. Kate Freud Editor-at-large
FROM A SELECTION AT ARKET.COM

FROM £9.99, WHIRLI.COM
PRICES FROM £60, LOVEBRAND.COM


