Top 10 Wholesome Summer Holiday Activities for Children (from Babies to Big Kids!)Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and make cherished memories as a family. Whether you have a tiny baby in tow or energetic older children, there are plenty of gentle, joyful ways to enjoy the holidays. At Rosa & Blue, we believe in simple pleasures, natural materials, and meaningful moments - and our summer essentials are designed to make these experiences even more special.
Here are our top 10 wholesome summer activities to enjoy with your children:
1. Beach Days with a Gentle Breeze
Nothing says summer quite like a day at the beach. Babies can nap to the rhythm of the waves (if you’re lucky!) while older children paddle, build sandcastles, and collect shells. Don’t forget your Rosa & Blue Poncho Towel Poncho Children's Organic Cotton Beach Towel - Whale Shark – Rosa and Blue -incredibly soft, quick-drying, and perfect for wrapping up cosy after a splash in the sea.
2. Visit a Local Farm
Support small farms and help children connect with nature and animals. It's a beautiful way to teach empathy, patience, and care. For little ones watching from their prams, can they spot any of the animals on their Farm Print Blanket - Bamboo Baby Blanket - Farm – Rosa and Blue? It’s a fun and sensory way to engage them during the visit.
3. Strawberry Picking Adventures
Head to a nearby fruit farm and let your children fill baskets with juicy strawberries. Dress your littlest ones in our adorable Strawberry Print Romper Bamboo and Organic Cotton Romper - Strawberry Romper – Rosa and Blue - a sweet (and photogenic!) nod to the day’s adventure.
4. Nature Walks and Bug Hunts
Take a walk through local woodland, fields, or even your neighbourhood. Collect leaves, hunt for bugs, and listen to birdsong. Babies can enjoy the textures and sounds around them, while older children can create nature journals or treasure maps, or simply find the best walking stick to add to all the other sticks collected in the car/garden!
5. Outdoor Picnics with a Side of Imagination
Lay down a soft blanket in the shade and enjoy a simple, homemade picnic. Let children help prepare the snacks and turn lunch into a teddy bear’s tea party, Rosa And Blue bear print pyjamas can add to the themed picnic excitement! Bamboo and Organic Cotton Pyjamas - Brown Bear - Kids Pjs – Rosa and Blue . Keep our Bamboo Washcloths Bamboo Wash Cloths - 3 pack - Brown Bear – Rosa and Blue handy-they’re perfect for wiping sticky fingers and sweet little faces, and oh-so-gentle on delicate skin.
6. Make a Garden Mud Kitchen
Repurpose old pots, wooden spoons, and muffin trays to create an outdoor “kitchen.” Add herbs, soil, and flowers for sensory, messy play. Making ‘perfume’ and ‘potions’ with any fallen flower petal, water and any other useful ‘ingredients’ found in the garden is a nostalgic activity for us here at Rosa & Blue! (Although probably best to discourage rubbing it on skin!!)
7. Camp Out in the Garden
You don’t have to go far for adventure! Set up a tent in the garden, toast marshmallows (or warm milk for the littlest ones), and stargaze in the evening for those that can stay awake long enough! Make it extra special by making it a Starlit Moon pyjama night! Bamboo and Organic Cotton Pyjamas - Brown Bear - Kids Pjs – Rosa and Blue
8. Crafts from Nature
Gather sticks, stones, and leaves and create art at home-painted pebbles, pressed flowers, or leaf rubbings. Use the moment to talk about the seasons, animals, and how we can care for the world around us.
9. Baking with fresh ingredients
Our lemon print products Bamboo and Organic Cotton Summer Pyjamas - Lemon - Short Kids Pjs – Rosa and Blue are inspiring us to head to the kitchen to make a lemon drizzle cake with the children! Maybe flick through recipe books with them and see if they are inspired to choose something to bake/cook, or look up simple recipes on the internet together, and enjoy the time creating food for the family with the children.
10. Slow Morning Sensory Play
Set up a calm corner with soft toys, sensory play items and of course books, (head to the library with the children beforehand to keep the book shelf interesting). Can they spot any of the animals in the books from their Rosa and Blue pyjamas? Jungle and Safari have lots!
This summer, let’s celebrate connection, curiosity, and calm. Whether it’s a seaside day, playing on the swings at the local park or a simple morning in the garden, every moment counts. We hope you and your family have a wonderful summer together!