Swedish, organic kids and baby clothes brand PO.P (formerly known as Polarn O Pyret), and their gorgeous summery outfits and new collection of swimwear, offers you the perfect opportunity to splash out on a new summer wardrobe for your kids – or just add a few new pieces to freshen up their look for the season!
We've picked out a few summer essentials for babies and toddlers that you can get from one of our favourite retailers for kids clothes, John Lewis – plus a peek at some swimwear from their new collection on the PO.P website
Our best picks of PO.P summer clothing for tots:
• Best for toilet training toddlers: Green floral print top & shorts set - On sale £12 from John Lewis
• Best for protecting toddlers in the sun: UPF50 Legionnaire Sun Hat - £20 from John Lewis
• Best for the beach: Blue organic cotton stripe poncho - £38 from John Lewis
• Best for protection in the water: Navy striped All-In-One Swimsuit - £38 from John Lewis
• Best for cute girls' swimwear: Sea Scene Print Swimsuit - £24 from John Lewis
PO.P has everything from sun-safe swimwear to adorable summery party-wear and fresh organic cotton designs that'll keep your little ones cool and comfy. We like that they're designed to stay looking smart after every wash too!
Summer essentials from PO.P for babies, toddlers and kids:
Best for toilet training toddlers
PO.P / M&BAn adorable summer outfit for little ones to run about in. This eco-viscose set from PO.P is made for garden fun in the sun. the top is flared with an open back, and the matching shorts haveleg cuffs and an easy elasticated waist - perfect for potty training!
Best for protecting toddlers in the sun
PO.P / M&BThis awesome little sunhat will keep your little one protected from the sun with UPF50 fabric and the design that covers the back of the neck. We like the fact that the fabric is quick drying too, making it ideal for the beach. With the elasticated back for the perfect fit, it'll stay on your toddler and they'll forget all about it!
Best for the beach
PO.P / M&BA wearable poncho towel makes getting dry fun for little ones and stop them squirming away! You can use this at the beach, at the pool, in the garden after playing with splash pads, or just at bath time. The soft organic cotton blend means kids will love wearing it, and the detachable hood makes it even more fun.
Best for protection in the water
PO.P / M&BProviding 98% protection against harmful UV rays, this striped UPF50 all-in-one swimsuit from PO.P made from recycled polyester is a no-brainer for the summer. Super easy to put on - you just zip it straight up the front, it aslo has a chin guard and the seams are sewn flat to prevent irritatyion so that your little one loves wearing it.
Best for cute girls' swimwear:
PO.P / M&BIt's the pretty yellow bows on this lovely girls' swinsuit that we think make it the cutest one we've seen! The friendly sea animals are adorable too. This is a great little cozzie your little one will love wearing at the pool or running around in the garden sprinklers this summer.
Best eco-friendly UV swim top
PO.P / M&Bwww.johnlewis.com
For all day sun protection we love this UPF50 long sleeve rash top – it gives 98% protection against harmful UV rays so that your little ones can play all they want and stay protected. We love that they're made from quality, recycled fabrics too!
This fresh blue colourway is perfect for boys and girls and is available on the John Lewis website with matching shorts available (see below). Or head over tp the PO.P site for more fun colour options!
Bext eco-friendly UV swim shorts
PO.P / M&Bwww.johnlewis.com
These matching UPF50 knee length swim shorts also give 98% protection against harmful UV rays. You can get the blue ones to match the top above from John Lewis or browse the PO.P website for more colours.
Best for babies in the water
PO.P / M&Bwww.polarnopyret.co.uk
These awesome stripey swim nappies come in different colours, and they're not just cute, they're also super practical, giving you the confidence to take baby into the pool with you to cool off and have a splash about - with an elasticated waist and legs there'll be no accidents in the water. For more protection from the sun you can pair them up with a coordinating UV baby rash vest.
Best to keep baby's head protected in the sun
PO.P / M&Bwww.polarnopyret.co.uk
This lovely sun hat is an essential for babies and toddlers, giving UPF 50 protection and made from 100% organic cotton for breathability. It comes in two easy-to-wear unisex colours to go with all your baby's outfits, and the wide brim will shield their eyes. We like that the hat has ties to help keep it in place on little one's head so it won't blow off in the wind.
With so many cute matchable new summer outfits and swimwear, your little one is going to be getting all the attention. Many of these are made from protective fabrics but don't forget your baby, toddler or older child will still need regular sunscreen top-ups. A baby car sunshade will help on the way to the beach too, and baby pram sunshades and covers are perfect for walks along the pier.
Proud aunt to her teen niece, Zara Mohammed is a Digital Writer for Mother&Baby. She has 10 years freelance writing experience creating lifestyle content for various platforms, including pregnancy, women’s health, parenting, child development and child mental health, plus lots of fun seasonal family articles and celebrity news.