The classic kids' trends are hitting the high street for spring and summer this year. Nautical themes run through almost every collection, alongside fun prints, ruffles and a little boho thrown in for good measure.
"My favourite trend of the season is ruffles," says Michelle Carty-Laws, head of kidswear buying at Cath Kidston.
"It's had a huge presence in women's fashion, but is so versatile that it translates beautifully on to kidswear. Ruffles are perfect for adding a fun, girly detail to just about any piece of clothing."
Splash a little cash on these perfect picks in childrenswear...
The comfiest feet will be wearing Bobux's Soul sandals in Toffee this season, available in sizes 27-33, £46 (www.bobux.co.uk)Up the cute-factor with Frugi's St Mawes Embellished Skirt, ages 2-10, £30 (www.welovefrugi.com)Step out in style with these Bobux Twist sandals in Red With Zebra, available in sizes 22-26, from £45 (www.bobux.co.uk)Embrace the ruffle trend with Cath Kidston's Embroidered Dress With Frill Sleeves, 1-8 years, £24 - available from Monday, April 10Denim jackets are set to be big news this year. Deck your littl'un out in this soft, jersey version, for comfort and cred. Lindex Jersey Denim Jacket, available in sizes 128-170, £24.99 (www.lindex.com)For the smartest kid in town, you can't go wrong with these Cath Kidston Mono Guards Red Shorts, 1-6 years, £20 - also available in Blue and Green (www.cathkidston.com)Morrisons' kidswear range, Nutmeg, is really well priced, and their shark tee is utterly adorable. T-shirt, age 1-6 years, from £4.50, and soft denim Shorts, age 1-6 years, £6 - in store onlyThe must-have summer shoes for the IT girl in your life are these Mini Miss KG Children's Very Cherry Sandals, available in sizes 9-4, from £45, John LewisIf you're in need of a childrenswear bargain, get yourself down to Aldi, where you can find a wealth of kids' clothing at bargain prices. Perfect for the holidays, this cute Dinosaur Backpack is a snip at £7.99These two are rocking the transitionwear... Girls' Checked Shirt & Slogan Top Set, age 3-14 years, from £15; Denim Skinny High Waisted Jeans, age 3-14 years, from £8, and Taupe Lace Ankle Boots, in sizes 10-4, from £15. Boys' Striped Polo Top, age 3-14 years, from £6; Black Zip Up Bomber, age 3-14 years, from £11; Navy Trousers, age 3-14 years, from £9, and Navy Trainers, available in sizes 6-2, from £11, all Tu at Sainsbury'sYou'll find it hard to get crabby with your little one if they're wearing Frugi's Little Fal Applique T-shirt, ages 0-4 years, £16 (www.welovefrugi.com)Comfy and cool, John Lewis' Baby GOTS Cotton Cuba Tropical Trousers in Navy, 0-3 years, from £9, are totally tropical
