Kids’ Back-to-School Essentials: The Harrods Guide
Words by Louise Springham
The first day of school seems to come around sooner every year. Blink in June, and suddenly it's August, with back-to-school shopping topping the agenda. From school bags and school shoes to kids’ stationery, lunch boxes and cosy extras for the term ahead, we've rounded up the best back-to-school buys to help little learners start the new school year in style. While their uniform may be a given, everything that surrounds it requires a little more thought. Pens at the ready, school is in session.
Sleep Tight
After several weeks without an alarm, the first day of school can be a wake-up call in every sense. Help little ones ease back into a back-to-school routine with comfortable kids’ pyjamas and cuddly companions from Jellycat, Steiff and the Harrods collection. With a restful night's sleep, they'll be ready to start the new term feeling refreshed and prepared for the day ahead.
School Run
The journey to and from the classroom presents the perfect opportunity for little ones to showcase their personal style. From practical yet playful kids' backpacks and school bags to smart outerwear designed for every forecast, these everyday staples make heading back to school a little more exciting. Look to Mini Rodini and Konges Sløjd for colourful designs packed with personality, while Golden Goose brings a fashion-forward finish to the school run with its signature blend of comfort and cool.
Best Foot Forward
Science is yet to find anything that grows faster than a child’s feet – making a new pair of school shoes an inevitable requirement. Policy may limit them to classic black footwear, but with Lelli Kelly, Dr. Martens and Papouelli delivering such variety, your little one(s) will be spoilt for choice.
Classroom Essentials
Whether they're a maths whizz or poet laureate in the making, every young learner needs the right tools to thrive. Featuring notebooks, pencil cases and classroom favourites, the Harrods collection of kid-friendly stationery is designed to bring a little fun to the school day while encouraging creativity, organisation and a love of learning.
Lunch Break
A packed lunch deserves equally well-packed accessories. From colourful lunch boxes to reusable water bottles, Asobu, Trixie and the Harrods collection bring a touch of fun to break time while keeping little learners refreshed and ready for the rest of the school day.
After-School Club
Homework needn't be a chore, it just takes the right tools. Once the school day is done, swap uniforms for comfortable kids' loungewear from Louise Misha, Ralph Lauren Kids and Bonpoint, then inspire curious minds with interactive educational toys designed to make learning fun. From after-school relaxation to self-guided study, these thoughtful picks help little learners explore, create and grow at their own pace.
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