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Cool Kids' Clothes For Hot Weather

School’s not out yet, but summer is glinting tantalisingly on the horizon. When the heat hits, be ready with these summer wardrobe beauties for little ones.

Whether your plans for the summer involve far-flung travel, merrily crabbing on British beaches, or staying at home to make the most of the paddling pool, when the hot whether strikes, we all need to be ready with cool clothes – and most especially for our little ones to play in comfort. We’ve edited our favourites for a summer of fun stretching ahead.
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alexandalexa

Stromstad Swim Shorts Swallows, £20

Petit Bateau

Petit Bateau

Boys’ Cotton Serge Bermuda Shorts, £34

La Redoute

La Redoute

Striped Cotton Mix Dress, £18

Pepa London

Pepa London

Faux Lace Hole Canvas Plimsolls, £42

H&M

H&M

Arket Relaxed Denim Dungarees, £45

John Lewis

John Lewis

Kids’ Floral Embroidery Denim Chambray Dress, £20-£22

Monsoon

Monsoon

Tiger Shorts, £21

Polarn O Pyret

Polarn O Pyret

Gingham Check Kid’s Dress, £40

Zara

Zara

Striped Denim Dungarees, £18.99

The White Company

The White Company

Summer Tie Shoulders Dress, £32

Trotters

Trotters

Trumpet Guardsman Pyjamas, NOW £35

Boden

Boden

Pocket Short, £23

Marks And Spencer

Marks And Spencer

Pure Cotton Striped Dress, £18

Dotty Dungarees

Dotty Dungarees

Classic Wide Stripe Denim Dungarees, £48

Fila X Mini Rodini

Fila X Mini Rodini

Embroidered Sweatshirt, £64

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Lucy Abletshauser

Shopping Editor

Lucy is The Guide's go-to expert on the best online buys, from fashion to interiors. An aesthete to her core, she does the trawling so you don't have to.

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