Kids Tops

From morning play to bedtime wind-downs, our kids tops are made to go the distance. Whether you're after breathable tees for summer, cosy long sleeves for layering, or basic everyday styles for daycare, this collection has you covered.These tops are... Read more

Frequently asked questions

Toddler tops generally run from around 1-2 years through to 3-4 years, sized in shorter increments because growth is faster and more variable at that age. Kids tops typically pick up from around age 3-4 and run through to 8-9 years, sized in broader, more standardised year-based brackets like 3-4, 4-5, 5-6 and so on.

The cut also shifts. Toddler tops are shaped for a rounder toddler build, often with more room through the tummy, while kids tops start to reflect a longer, leaner child shape as kids grow into a more typical school-age proportion.

Because the transition between the two ranges is not always a clean cutoff, checking the specific size guide rather than assuming a straight switch at a particular birthday is the most reliable way to land on the right fit, especially for kids on the taller or smaller side for their age.

If your child is right on the boundary between ranges, sizing into the smaller end of kids tops rather than the largest toddler size is often the better long-term choice, since it gives more room to grow before the next size change.

Yes, and kids graphic tees are one of the most reached-for pieces in a school-aged wardrobe, mostly because kids at this age have strong opinions about what they wear and a fun print gives them some ownership over the choice without sacrificing practicality.

For everyday wear, look for prints that are screen-printed or applied in a way that holds up to repeated washing rather than a heavy plastisol finish that can crack or peel after a school term's worth of washes. This matters more for daily-wear tees than for occasional-wear pieces.

A soft, breathable cotton base under the print matters just as much as the design itself, since a graphic tee that is uncomfortable will get pushed to the back of the drawer no matter how much your child liked the picture on it initially.

For kids who are hard on clothes, having a rotation of graphic kids t shirts and kids shirts, rather than one or two favourites worn on repeat, spreads out the wear and tear and avoids a beloved tee wearing through before your child is ready to give it up.

Seven to ten kids t shirts is a reasonable range for most school-aged children, covering a full school week with a couple of spares for weekends, sport, or an unexpected mess that needs a same-day change.

Kids at this age are generally harder on clothes than toddlers in some ways and easier in others: fewer nappy-related changes, but more mud, sport, art class and general wear from a full day of active, independent play.

If your child does daycare, after-school sport or has a uniform policy with a plain tee underneath, it is worth adding a few extra kids shirts specifically for those uses, so your general everyday rotation is not constantly being dipped into for sport or activity-specific needs.

As with most kids' basics, doing a wardrobe check each term as sizes and seasons shift is a good habit, since school-aged kids can move through a size in as little as four to six months during faster growth stretches.

A tightly woven, mid-weight cotton or a cotton-blend jersey tends to hold up best to the daily wash cycle a school-aged wardrobe goes through. Pure, high-quality cotton kids tops resist pilling and thinning better than cheaper blends, especially when washed on a normal cycle repeatedly over a school term.

Reinforced stitching at the seams and hems matters as much as the base fabric, since this is usually where a top fails first, particularly for active kids who are constantly pulling tops on and off or catching them on playground equipment.

Darker colours and busier prints tend to show wear and fading less than plain, pale-coloured childrens t shirts, which is worth factoring in if you want pieces that still look presentable after a full term of washing rather than needing early replacement.

Avoiding fabric softener on printed boys tshirts and graphic tees can also extend the life of the print itself, since some softeners can degrade certain print finishes over repeated washes, even if the base fabric holds up fine.

For most of the country, yes, a rotation of long sleeve kids tops is a practical winter staple, either worn alone on milder days or layered under a jumper on colder ones. Long sleeve tops are also useful under a school uniform jumper for kids who feel the cold at school but cannot wear a full jacket in class.

For kids who run warm or live in milder parts of the country, a smaller number of long sleeve pieces mixed into an otherwise short sleeve wardrobe is often enough, used for genuinely cold days rather than as the winter default.

Layering long sleeve tops under a jumper is generally more effective for warmth than one thick jumper alone, since trapped air between layers insulates better than a single heavier piece, and it gives kids the flexibility to remove a layer if they warm up during active play.

If your child's school has a uniform policy, checking whether a plain long sleeve top is allowed underneath the uniform top is worth doing before winter sets in, so you are not caught out needing a last-minute solution on the first cold snap.

The general rule of thumb is to move into kids tops once your child is consistently outgrowing the top of the toddler range, usually somewhere around age 3-4, but body shape matters as much as age here, since kids tops are cut for a leaner build than toddler tops.

If your child is tall for their age but still has a rounder toddler build through the tummy, staying in the largest toddler size a little longer can sometimes fit better than jumping into the smallest kids size, which may be cut too lean through the body.

Checking sleeve length and overall body length, not just chest width, is the most reliable way to judge when it is time to switch ranges, since kids tops are often longer in the body to account for a taller, more elongated child shape.

Because the sizing systems are not perfectly continuous between ranges, buying one piece in kids sizing to trial before committing to a full wardrobe switch is a sensible way to confirm fit before replacing your child's whole top rotation.