First Bell

A kids' back-to-school edit with school shoes, rounded out with everyday apparel and the backpack-to-lunchbox essentials from thoughtful children's brands.

The best kids back-to-school essentials cover the small daily routine, from school shoes and sneakers to clothes that can handle a full day. I am looking at MotionX and retro suede sneakers, a three-piece shirt and joggers set, MORI's checked pinafore, and the backpack and lunchbox pieces that round it out.

Back to School Fits

Blue Denim Button Through Short Sleeve Dress (3-16yrs)

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$27

Tan Brown Jersey Shirt T-Shirt and Joggers 3 Piece Set

Next EU

$39.95

StayCool Classic Tee

Ten Little

$24.5

Backyard Dress

Ten Little

$20.5

KIDLY by MORI Checked Pinafore Dress

MORI

$46

KIDLY by MORI Sage Cotton Jumpsuit

MORI

$52

Baby organic zip romper 2-pack

Primary

$39

Back to School Kicks

MotionX Sneakers

Ten Little

$56

Retro Suede Sneakers

Ten Little

$44.98

Everyday Original

Ten Little

$45

Don't Forget

Backpack, lunch box, and the bits that make mornings easier

Recycled Backpack - 15 Inch

Ten Little

$28

Insulated Recycled Lunch Box

Ten Little

$22

Water Bottle - 14oz

Ten Little

$17

First Bell

A kids' back-to-school edit with school shoes, rounded out with everyday apparel and the backpack-to-lunchbox essentials from thoughtful children's brands.

Back to School Fits

Blue Denim Button Through Short Sleeve Dress (3-16yrs)

Next EU

$27

Tan Brown Jersey Shirt T-Shirt and Joggers 3 Piece Set

Next EU

$39.95

StayCool Classic Tee

Ten Little

$24.5

Backyard Dress

Ten Little

$20.5

KIDLY by MORI Checked Pinafore Dress

MORI

$46

KIDLY by MORI Sage Cotton Jumpsuit

MORI

$52

Baby organic zip romper 2-pack

Primary

$39

Back to School Kicks

MotionX Sneakers

Ten Little

$56

Retro Suede Sneakers

Ten Little

$44.98

Everyday Original

Ten Little

$45

Don't Forget

Backpack, lunch box, and the bits that make mornings easier

Recycled Backpack - 15 Inch

Ten Little

$28

Insulated Recycled Lunch Box

Ten Little

$22

Water Bottle - 14oz

Ten Little

$17

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