With Christmas hurtling at us at an alarming speed, you may be struggling to think of additional present ideas for your little one in the run-up to the big day. Why not kill two birds with one stone this winter by investing in your child’s winter wardrobe for the festive period. We’ve compiled our list of must-have winter clothing items for your little ones to inspire you.

The Winter Coat

When it comes to sprucing up a winter wardrobe the most obvious item to pick up is the applicable winter coat. This winter essential it sure child’s best friend during the harsher seasons. Not only does it provide your little one with optimal warmth in all situations, but can also be a great item to make a statement. Choosing a coat with fur or padding is a great gay to introduce sophisticated textures into your kid’s closet in a practical way. We love this baby girl’s stone Italian wool coat with faux fur and branded buttons from Chloe, available at Chocolate Clothing.

The Chunky Knit

Winter is all about bundling up, and what says cozy quite like a chunky knit jumper! Not only can the right jumper quickly become one of your child’s favourite items, but it can also be a great way to explore more texture yet. Cable knits, woven weaves and much more can be implemented to create volume and warmth to any winter look. This BOSS kids boy’s charcoal grey sweater with logo badge detailing is the perfect example, the combination of tones and knitted texture creates an exciting addition to any boy’s closet.

The Winter Boots

With the freezing conditions, we’ve been experiencing recently, having a sturdy pair of boots has never been so important. A good pair of winter boots should not only keep your kid’s toes toasty but also make a big style statement. Boots can also be a great way to inject colour in a dull winter wardrobe. Take these girl’s red high-top boots with velvet laces and bow from Monnalisa. The combination bed patent leather contrasts beautifully with the textured velvet detailing.