The John Lewis new season kidswear is brilliant value - here's everything in my basket

John Lewis ANYDAY Checkerboard Shark Dress, £12.00 - £16.00 | John Lewis

First up, the new season ANYDAY basics range has just launched and it's super affordable and stylish. My daughter’s more of a Lioness than a princess, so buying kidswear that’s practical and pretty - but not too girly - is something of a challenge. But oh, John Lewis, you had me at comfy-cotton-retro-tiered-dress-with-a-shark-embroidered-on-the-front. Sold! 

Brand Threads Kids' Hogwarts Oversized Fleece Hooded Blanket, £28 | John Lewis

Two of my daughter’s favourite things - Hogwarts and oversized hoodies - make this my number one purchase from the John Lewis new season kidswear. It’s brilliant value for money at under £30 - I had to double-check the price to make sure it wasn’t a typo.

Brand Threads Kids' Harry Potter Hogwarts Pyjamas, £22 | John Lewis

Continuing the Harry Potter theme, I’m happy to pop this pyjama set in my basket too given that it’s tricky to find good quality cotton pyjamas anywhere for less than £25. This set and the hoodie combined are still less than the price of oversized hoodies I’ve spotted elsewhere.

JoJo Maman Bébé Tractor Appliqué Reversible Hoodie, £26.00 | John Lewis

For younger kids, this adorable reversible hoodie is the perfect extra layer for when the temperature starts to drop. The quality of JoJo Maman Bébé kidswear is second to none and I found these little reversible items were invaluable when my youngsters were babies, giving you twice as many outfit options for half the price!

Vans Kids' Asher Slip-On Trainers, £33.00 | John Lewis

My tween is all about the Vans this Autumn and at this price, I plan on popping a pair in her Christmas stocking. If only it was always this easy, as a parent, to make your child’s wishes come true.

Timberland Kids' Classic 6-Inch Premium Boots, £85.00 - £160.00 | John Lewis

Trust me when I say that Timberland boots are hands-down one of the best items I’ve ever bought my teenage son. He’s more style-conscious than fashion forward but he’s most definitely not a fan of shoe shopping, so I ordered a pair of these from John Lewis to see him through the winter without subjecting us both to a painful shoe-shopping trip. Four years on they look as good as new, and are a staple part of the denim / shacket / beanie look that’s going to carry him through his first term at University.

Kids' Yah Printed Stripe Long Sleeve T-Shirt, £16.00 - £18.00 | John Lewis

I’d added this to my basket before I’d even checked the price because it strikes me as the ultimate new season tee for boys who want to look cool but aren’t yet concerned with labels. It’s stylish, of the moment, and - best of all - super affordable.

Kids' Cosmos Skate T-Shirt £14.00 - £16.00 | John Lewis

Buying tees is tricky - sometimes you get it right but sometimes you get it oh-so-wrong - with no real explanation as to what’s not passing muster. Happily, these tees give cool skare vibes without being try-too-hard, or so my tween tells me. 

Kids' Checker Skate Sweatshirt, £16.00 - £18.00 | John Lewis

A pure cotton jersey sweatshirt with stylish checkerboard sleeves and a skate graphic? I’ll take it. Make an easy fit, boxy shape to accommodate growth spurts and I’ll take two. Plus this purchase supports John Lewis’ investment in Better Cotton’s mission to help cotton communities thrive while protecting the environment.

Mini Boden Kids' Haunted House Superstitch T-Shirt, £14.25 - £15.75 | John Lewis

If, like me, you have a youngster who doesn’t like dressing up at Halloween but who doesn’t want to stick out from the crowd, this haunted house t-shirt is the solution to your problem. It’s 100% cotton and brilliant value for money plus, unlike a traditional Halloween costume, your youngster can wear it throughout the spooky season and beyond!