With suitcases unpacked and the OOO officially on, it’s time to head to the pool for a fun family splash-about, and our Sun Shop has your swim stars covered with an array of kids’ swimwear to choose from. New designer Meia Pata's adorable range has us dreaming of summer days with swimsuits, shorts and bikinis in vintage-style stripes and sweet fruity motifs. You’ll also find a collection of soft towelling ponchos for drying off after playtime in the pool. 

Now, when it comes to enjoying the summer holidays, sun safety is key, and for added peace of mind, many of our swim styles are made from UPF50+ fabric, which blocks 98% of the sun’s harmful rays from reaching your child’s skin. Coupled with long sleeves for extra coverage, this Mitty James sun-safe top is a must-pack this season, paired with Shade Critters' striped swim shorts.

Look out for Roarsome's adventure-ready wetsuits and rashguards, perfect for water sports. If they love to look stylish on the sunlounger, add Hunza G and Zimmermann to their packing list. And we love Joyday's joy-filled collection for fun in the sun. 

The summer holidays are a great opportunity to get outdoors as a family and explore, and for excursions on foot, they’ll need shoes that will keep them comfy and looking cool. Sandals, sliders, espadrilles, you name it, our Sun Shop has every style of kids’ summer shoes they could need. 

If your holiday itinerary includes discovering the local sights, then be sure to pack a pair of sandals from Old Soles in their suitcase. Every style is designed with flexible rubber soles and is lightly padded inside to keep your little one’s feet supported, and come in a wide range of styles to match their outfit of the day. And if their idea of an adventure is less sightseeing and more exploring rockpools and beach caves, then our aqua shoes will come in very handy too. The grippy rubberised soles on these pairs from Playshoes are ideal for slippery surfaces and they’re effortlessly easy to take on and off with slip-on and Velcro fastenings to choose from.

No sightseeing outfit is complete without a pair of Birkenstock sandals. For the pool, Carmen Sol’s rose-scented jellies are great fun! And for the everyday, Spanish brand Pisamonas has a variety of classic shoes, including espadrilles and canvas slip-ons.

Whether you’re jetting off on a tropical beach holiday or heading on a family trip to the seaside, there’s nothing better than feeling the sand between your toes and the sound of waves gently lapping at the shore. For days in the sun, be sure to pack their beach bag with our collection of kids’ beach accessories. 

First on the checklist is a pair of sunglasses or swim goggles, like these from Molo and Bling2o. Not only will they add some fun to their beachside look, but they are also inbuilt with lenses that offer maximum UVA and UVB protection. Next up is a sun hat — we recommend looking for styles with wide brims, and for extra coverage, a legionnaire's hat will protect the back of their neck from the sun. In their bag, you’ll also need a beach towel, plenty of water and snacks, and Liewood’s beach toys. Now, who can make the biggest sandcastle?

Bling2o’s colourful range of swimming goggles and masks are a must for their beach bag — we love the styles with eyelashes and sparkly embellishments. And for chic seaside style, look to French designer Chloé for accessories to take her look from la plage to la piscine. 

When packing their suitcase, you’ll need a wardrobe that can take their look effortlessly from sunrise to sunset. Our beautiful range of summer beach clothes for kids is packed with dresses, kaftans and coordinating sets that are perfect for throwing over their swimwear when it’s time to head into town or to the beachfront restaurant for some lunch. 

We love Mini Rodini’s cotton shirt-and-shorts co-ord, printed all over with sweet sailboats. It’s made in lightweight cotton that'll keep them cool on a hot day, and there are lots of matching pieces too, which are great for siblings who love to coordinate — cue the photo opportunities! For her, this gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana butterfly sundress will be the star of her summer outfits, complete with a matching swimsuit and sunglasses to take her look from the pool to the piazza in style.

For the cutest matching sets and dresses, look to Zimmermann for boho-inspired pieces that will look effortlessly stylish on the beach. And we love these Caramelo Kids linen-blend outfits, complete with a sun hat.