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Read our lastest blog posts here. with informative posts on shoes and when to get first shoes to gift ideas for all ages and learn more about our latest brands.

Our Top 5 School Shoes for Boys

Our Top 5 School Shoes for Boys

It's the middle of the summer holidays and we're definitely in school shoe mode here at Little Lily & Co! Lelli Kelly school shoes are our bestsellers for girls, but today we want to share our top boys' styles with you all. Whether you're looking for a formal style or more of an active shoe, we've got something to suit everyone. Take a look at our favourite school shoes for boys in this post!
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Our Complete Guide to Buying School Shoes

Our Complete Guide to Buying School Shoes

It's that time of year again where you'll probably be starting to think about school shoes ready for the new school year. With a huge amount of styles to choose from, as well as sizes and width fittings, it may be a daunting task for you and your child; don't worry though, we're on hand to help you out and give you all the fitting/care advice you need! 
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Our Favourite New Season Lelli Kelly School Shoes

Our Favourite New Season Lelli Kelly School Shoes

It's nearly that time of year again - back to school prep! The new school term in September will be here before we know it, and we've already had lots of people snapping up our brand new Lelli Kelly school shoes. These school shoes are always a bestseller, and it's not hard to see why; with fun and on-trend designs, a focus on comfort and quality, and a free gift with every pair, they're the perfect school shoe for little girls.
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Brand Focus: Start-Rite Shoes

Brand Focus: Start-Rite Shoes

We stock several incredible kids' shoe brands here at Little Lily & Co, but one that everyone has always heard of is Start-Rite; Start-Rite is a British classic that was founded in Norwich in 1792, and is still based there today. There are lots of reasons why Start-Rite is one of our top shoe brands, including their expertise, mission and the quality of their shoes.
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Fun in the Sun: Our Top Tips to Keep Little Ones Sun Safe This Summer

Fun in the Sun: Our Top Tips to Keep Little Ones Sun Safe This Summer

Summer is fast approaching, and (hopefully) warmer weather is on its way too! However, as much as we all love a sunny day, we do need to make sure we're protected from the sun's UV rays so we don't damage our skin. This is especially true and important for babies and children as their skin is much more delicate; we've put together a list of the top 5 ways to protect your little ones' skin this summer, without compromising on fun! 
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The Best Water-Friendly Sandals for Kids

The Best Water-Friendly Sandals for Kids

The weather is slowly but surely warming up, and it seems like everyone is starting to plan for summer and any upcoming holidays; we've been in full sandal mode here at Little Lily's recently, and we've had lots of requests for water-friendly sandals so we thought we'd share our favourite styles for boys and girls.
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Our Top 5 Warm Weather Essentials for Kids

Our Top 5 Warm Weather Essentials for Kids

With a heatwave due in the UK this week, there's no better time to make sure you and your little ones are all set for summer! We've put a list together of our top 5 essential items for kids when the weather gets a little warmer. Take a look at our suggestions below and let us know what you think! 
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Our Favourite Summer Accessories from Rockahula

Our Favourite Summer Accessories from Rockahula

The summer months are quickly approaching, and with all the gorgeous weather we've been having recently it's hard to resist planning those summer wardrobes. If you're like us and love having co-ordinating outfits prepared for your little ones (right down to their accessories!) then you'll love the new collection from customer favourite, Rockahula!
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Brand Focus: Igor Jelly Sandals

Brand Focus: Igor Jelly Sandals

Everyone's favourite jelly shoes are back with brand new styles and colours! You all LOVED Igor Jelly Sandals last year, and we're super excited to have them back in stock again. We thought we'd do a little brand focus blog post on Igor and explain exactly why everyone loves them so much!
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Our Favourite Sustainable Kids' Brands

Our Favourite Sustainable Kids' Brands

Sustainability is becoming more and more at the forefront of people's minds when they're shopping, especially with the truth about fast fashion becoming evident recently. Here at Little Lily & Co, sustainability is incredibly important to us, and we stock several brands who make a conscious effort to be ethical and earth-friendly. 
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Our Favourite Spring Shoe Styles for Kids

Our Favourite Spring Shoe Styles for Kids

With the official first day of Spring quickly approaching you may be preparing to put away the winter boots and start thinking about new season shoes for your little ones. Trainers, casual shoes and t-bars are perfect styles for this time of year (while the weather is still fairly unpredictable!), and are still robust enough for your children to run, play and explore to their heart's content! 
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Children's Shoes for Every Stage: From Crawlers to Active Kids!

Children's Shoes for Every Stage: From Crawlers to Active Kids!

It's no secret that we love shoes here at Little Lily's! More importantly, we love providing you and your little ones with properly fitted and supportive footwear; it's incredibly important for children to wear shoes that fit properly, and which have enough support whilst still being flexible. We're always here to measure, fit and advise on shoes for your children!
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Brand Focus: Kite Clothing

Brand Focus: Kite Clothing

One of our favourite organic kid's clothing brands, Kite, has arrived in store with us recently; we all absolutely adore what's on offer this season so we thought we'd share some of our favourite outfits with you! The new Spring collection has been super popular with our lovely customers as well as our shop team, and we think you'll love it too.
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More of Our Favourite Days Out in North Wales

More of Our Favourite Days Out in North Wales

 If you're like us and struggle to think of things to do with your kids to keep them entertained while they're off school, then why not try and get out and about and visit some of our favourite spots in North Wales? 
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Brand Focus: Billieblush

Brand Focus: Billieblush

We have a little bit of a Billieblush obsession here at Little Lily & Co, so when the first drop of their brand new Spring/Summer 2022 collection arrived with us last week we couldn't contain ourselves! The collection is full of sequins, glitter, tulle and all the sparkly embellishments you could imagine.
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5 Fun Things To Do When It's Raining

5 Fun Things To Do When It's Raining

With the arrival of January and the New Year, the weather has well and truly settled into being cold and rainy. But that doesn't mean you can't still get out and about, and have a good time with your little ones! All you need is the right clothing and footwear for them, and you can still have just as much fun when it's raining as you would when it's sunny. 
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Christmas Makes & Bakes for Kids

Christmas Makes & Bakes for Kids

Christmas is fast approaching, which means that the Christmas holidays are too!  We've put together some of our favourite Christmas craft activities and festive recipes, so you and your little ones have plenty to keep you entertained over the holidays! 
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Our Favourite Winter Boots for Kids

Our Favourite Winter Boots for Kids

With the cold weather in full swing, we thought it would be the perfect time to share our favourite kids' winter boots with you all! There have been some clear winners with our lovely customers in store this season, and lots of styles which have been super popular. Most of our top winter boots are waterproof (always a bonus with kids!), with some being super cosy and/or insulated too.
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Our Favourite Festive Outfits

Our Favourite Festive Outfits

With less than 4 weeks to go until the big day, we thought we'd share our favourite festive outfits to take your little ones through December and beyond! Whether you're looking for something cosy and casual, or you want something a bit more dressy, we've got lots of gorgeous options to suit everyone!
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Little Lily Christmas Gift Guide: Top Picks for Boys

Introducing our Gift Guide for Boys! Whoever you're buying for, we've got ideas for all budgets and ages (whether they're a baby, toddler or older boy). From stocking fillers to main gifts, there's plenty of options for you to choose from!
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