10 Must-Have Kids’ Summer Essentials for £5 or Less

Staying protected from the sunshine this summer is so important to prevent any sun damage. Whether they’re spending the day at the beach, playing in the garden, or enjoying outdoor adventures, keeping kids protected with SPF means they can have fun in the sun safely.

Both travel size friendly and compact to keep in your backpack, the Nivea Sun Kids Roll-On Spf 50 and Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Spf 50 provides full protection for those long days in the heat!  

It’s good to be organised and ready for any situation this summer so a first aid kit is always a great addition to the shopping list! This travel friendly kit is perfect for holidays, day trips or keeping in your car. Complete with plasters, cleansing wipes, dressing pads, microporous tape and a bandage, so you are able to treat minor cuts, scrapes and injuries, giving you peace of mind wherever you go. 

Having Nurofen for children on hand during the summer can be a real lifesaver, making it a useful addition to any family day out, holiday packing list, or medicine cupboard. Having a trusted pain relief option nearby can help ensure little setbacks don’t spoil the fun on your family adventures!  

The summer can bring a range of weather such as sun, heat, air conditioning and even seawater which can dry out delicate skin. Keeping skin moisturised and hydrated helps support its natural barrier while kids enjoy all their outdoor adventures! Keeping a bottle handy when heading out on fun activities, will keep your child’s skin feeling comfortable.  

Perfect for busy families on the go, a 2 in1 shampoo and conditioner means less things to carry, making hair care quicker and easier after long days of outdoor fun. 2 in 1 products help cleanse away any chlorine, salt or sand and conditions the hair at the same time, leaving hair feeling soft, smooth, and easier to detangle.  

A Bluey Toothpaste – what more could you want!? It’s a great way to make brushing fun and encourages keeping a good routine while there’s no school! Plus, its compact size makes it easy to pack for family trips and days out. 

A MUST have essentials this summer is a pack of baby wipes to keep clean and refreshed whilst on the go! Whether it might be sticky hands from ice cream or sandy hands from the beach, wipes help clean up spills and messes in seconds. Easy and compact to throw in your bag or the car, they are the BEST practical addition to your family adventures! 

Summer heatwaves can be sweaty and tiring, especially for little ones. A handheld fan is a perfect summer accessory for kids, providing a refreshing breeze to help them stay cool and comfortable during warm weather. A lightweight fan is easy to carry and ideal for making the hot sticky days a little bit better.

Need to keep the kids entertained this summer? A fun and affordable bag of sweets is easy to pop in your bag and great for keeping kids happy during long journeys or busy days out. Check out our food & drink range for more affordable treats to have on hand during your summer!