Kid's Summer Essentials
Gi and the team's firm family favourites and holiday game-changers for the scorcher that is Summer 2026.
Unfurl the bunting and dust off that whirring pedestal fan, if anything is certain during these blistering heatwaves, it’s that Summer is well-and-truly HERE. And so is the bottomless online basket we’ve started in a bid to get through it!
Whatever Summer looks like for you, we’re anticipating longer hours outdoors, hot sun to shade from, and, in some cases, travel to navigate with babies and/or children in tow.
So to cover as many bases as we can, behold our latest list of much-loved Summer essentials! Compiled by Gi and our team, we’re confident it’ll generate at least one holiday hack, highlight or ‘hurrah!’ in the days and weeks to come…
Gi’s Favourites
Speedo Kids Goggles
No one wants foggy, fiddly, LEAKY goggles when they’re submerged in chlorine or actual saltwater. So here’s the solution, with big love from Gi.
Zoggs unisex baby Neoprene splash balls
From bath time to pool days, you can squish, catch or skim these - and they fit into a shoe inside your suitcase. You’re welcome.
Next Orange and Yellow Swim shorts
They’re bright, cool and you can see them in the pool - don’t buy pastel or blue swimwear for your kids! Team with the Orange short sleeve rash vest or the perfect colour combo.
Team Favourites:
Waterproof Uno
It’s fast to learn, relies on luck and is a great way to get everyone in the family playing together, no matter what their age. Pair with the Little Hands Card Holder so even the youngest can feel one of the pack.
Solar buddies applicator
Choose your own suncream, add to the roll-on applicator and kids can apply themselves. Revolutionary for those reluctant recipients!
La Roche Posay Suncream
Daily face and body sun protection SPF50+. A favourite with Mums and great for delicate, sensitive kids’ skin too.
Child’s Farm Suncream
Child-friendly rollerball design for on-the-go (encouraging!) application. Another mild formula and firm favourite for sensitive skin.
Yoto mini
Swap screens for audio players in the perfect travel size. Cards are organised into age ranges, bringing Julia Donaldson, Harry Potter, Disney or David Attenborough to their ears during downtime anywhere.
Splash About swim vest for toddlers
From beach to pool to waterpark, these Swimming Training Vests and Buoyancy Float Jackets are available for children age 2-9 Years.
H&M UV 50 swimsuits and hats for babies and small children.
So many fun, stylish options for the discerning dressers amongst us - and great price points too.
Mini magnatiles travel set
It’s the joy of hours of building, in a tiny tin! Perfect for plane journeys and restaurants.
Stabilo colouring pens with a Cap-ring
You will never be searching for a lid on that plane or cafe floor again.
Packing cubes
If you haven’t discovered packing cubes then this is game-changing. Pack your clothes by category - or fling each family member’s cube into their room for ease.
For toddlers and young kids - water shoes are great for pebbled and sandy beaches or hard bottomed pools. They come in a variety of colours, themes and sizes for kids of all ages.
For todders, kids and grown ups! These magnetic water balloons bring joy in the garden at home, at the pool or by the beach.
