With the current pandemic, a child's back to school day may be more nerve-wracking than ever! After months apart from their friends, and with uncertain times, many children are likely to be more apprehensive than ever. To help your child feel prepared and excited, why not kit them out with their favourite Thomas and Friends characters in a variety of schoolwear? Read on to learn more about our range.

Thomas and Friends Lunch Bag With Water Bottle

For nursery and school children, a lunch bag might be the most important piece of kit. Filled with the lunch and snacks they need to play and learn all day. This adorable Thomas the Tank Engine themed lunch box is insulated to keep lunch fresh and has the traditional zip and peg handle. Alongside this, this lunch bag comes with handy adjustable long shoulder straps, perfect for keeping curious hands free on the walk up to school! The mesh side pocket is a perfect place to keep the included water bottle to avoid soggy sandwiches. Both the included bag and bottle use a red white and blue colour scheme just like the one on your child’s favourite engine, with the bag having a high-quality print of Thomas and two of his steam-powered friends on the easy-wipe material on the front. This bag is a must-have for the Thomas fan heading back to school and is a great deal for parents.

Thomas and Friends Swim/Sports Bag

This multi-purpose drawstring bag is perfect for PE, swimming lessons, toys and more! Its lightweight design and spacious size make this a perfect bag for bringing the essentials into school in an easily carriable size for a small child. The bag is adorned with a print of Thomas himself on the easy-wipe material, that will capture your child’s heart and imagination. To keep care-free kids safe, this bag also has a snap-off safety feature that will remove the bag from shoulders quickly in case of an emergency. With a mesh ventilation panel, this bag is perfect for keeping towels and PE kit after a fun swim or football match, and is comfortable and versatile enough for day-to-day use, or even a train ride!

Thomas and Friends Reins Backpack

For small children, the pandemic can be difficult to grasp. To help keep children safe and socially distant in crowds, this backpack is an ideal choice. This bag has an all-around print of the famous engine, and a detachable rein to help keep your child close. The comfortable shoulder straps have extra padding, to guarantee a comfortable wear for your child. This fun and the unique bag is a must-have for those who are out and about with young children in today's pandemic.

These are just a few examples from our extensive line of Thomas and Friends accessories and apparel, which are perfect for kids heading back to school. For the best-branded children's clothing in the UK, with branded items from Thomas wellies to In The Night Garden clothes, check out our range today!