Kids Summer Fashion Report

KIDS’ SUMMER FASHION REPORT
OUTFIT YOUR BROOD IN THESE SNAZZY, AFFORDABLE DUDS

Who says Mom and Dad are the only ones who deserve to be stylin’ this summer?
Check out these way-fab summer kids’ fashions, each of which is sure to inject a dose
of chic into any pint-sized wardrobe. With each piece under $25, you can keep your kids
looking—and feeling—cool without breaking the bank.

		Dress your favorite baby girl in Hanna Andersson’s floral Organic Cotton Grow with Me Tee. With snap shoulders and pretty puff sleeves, plus two rows of leg snaps for growth room, she’ll never feel uncomfortable when wearing it. Available in sizes 0 to 3 months to 2 to 3 ½ years. ($18, www.hannaandersson.com)
		Patched to perfection in spring color, Gymboree’s Patchwork Shorts offer a preppy way to dress up during warm weather. Features include front and back pockets, belt loops and zip front with mock tortoiseshell button closure. Available in sizes 3 to 6 months to 10. ($24.50, www.gymboree.com)
		Perfect for slipping on when the weather gets cooler at night, Mini Boden’s Tie Front Cardigan will keep her from getting chilly. Available in blue, pink or red and in sizes 2 to 3 years to 13 to 14 years. ($24, www.bodenusa.com)
		Baby, it’s ultra-hot outside. For days when the sun’s especially blazing, simply slip Zutano’s Zoo Crew diaper cover over your baby’s bum to keep him coolly covered. Available in sizes 0 to 6 months to 12 to 18 months. ($9.95, www.comfykid.com)
The perfect balance of sassy and sweet (just like your son, right?), Old Navy’s Skull-Print Polo features an edgy skull-and-crossbones embroidered design on a classic polo shirt. Available in sizes 6 to 12 months to 5T. ($12.50, www.oldnavy.com)		Quite possibly the perfect summer sundress, your little Laura Ingalls will love this Floral Tie Strap Dress from Genuine Kids from OshKosh. Its slip-on style and matching diaper cover guarantees an easy-on, easy-off experience. Available in sizes 12 to 24 months. ($12.99, www.target.com)
Available in a variety of cheery colors, this two-in-one reversible (one side is solid, one side is striped) Terry Tank One-Piece from Baby Gap looks adorable layered over a soft tee. Available in sizes newborn to 18 to 24 months. ($16.50, www.gap.com)		If it’s summertime, that means it’s baseball time. Outfit your favorite fan in this Baseball Raglan Tee from Jumping Beans. Available in sizes 2T to 4T. ($5.99, www.kohls.com)

DON’T FORGET THE SHOES!
Longtime favorites for comfy, soft-soled infant and toddler shoes, gold-standard kids’ footwear brands Pediped and Robeez have recently expanded their wares, introducing lines for older, walking kids. Pediped’s new Flex line features larger, rubber-soled shoes in sizes 6 to 12 (many of which are the same styles as their junior counterparts), perfect for kids who have outgrown their trusty Pediped Originals. Similarly, Robeez’s Tredz line features soft-soled shoes in sizes 12 to16 months, 16 to 20 months and 20 to 24 months, all of which are ideal for toddlers who are walking outdoors. Check out this fancy footwear at www.pediped.com and www.robeez.com.

Below, find some of our favorite styles from these two new lines:

	Robeez Tredz Racer in Taupe includes sporty colors of tangerine, brown and taupe, with a navy-accented hook and loop. ($41.95, www.robeez.com)
	Robeez Tredz Cherry T-Strap in Navy features lime-stemmed fuchsia cherries against a navy blue background. ($41.95, www.robeez.com)
	Pediped’s Noah in Brown is ideal for pairing with his favorite khaki shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. ($39, www.pediped.com)
	Pediped’s Annie in Potpourri, a cheery floral pattern, will be sure to match all of her favorite pink summer dresses. ($39, www.pediped.com)

—Chelsea Kaplan

Check out what else TFG Deputy Editor and Beauty Director Chelsea Kaplan has to say in her blog, “I’m Somebody’s Mother?”