Top Tips for Starting School This September

Starting school this September? Whether your little one is beginning reception or returning for a new year, the start of term is a milestone full of excitement, new routines, and maybe a few first-day jitters.

As mums, we believe a sprinkle of sparkle and a dash of organisation can make all the difference. Our Back to School Collection is packed with stylish kids’ bags, school hair accessories, and confidence-boosting pieces to help your child shine from day one.

Here are our top back to school tips for parents to make September smooth, stress-free, and full of smiles.

1. Get Into a Morning Routine Early

School mornings can be a whirlwind! Start practising your routine a week or two before term begins - this means earlier bedtimes, setting an alarm, and getting dressed and ready on time.

✨ Top tip: Lay out clothes and accessories the night before. Our Assorted School Hair Accessory Sets and Mini Ponies are perfect for speedy hair styles in the mornings.

2. Make Lunchboxes Fun & Familiar

For the first few weeks, stick to lunchbox favourites your child already enjoys. Familiar foods give comfort when everything else feels new.

✨ Style tip: Keep their lunch cool packed inside our Dreamland or Doodle lunch bag - it’s the perfect size for lunchboxes or afterschool snacks - and super easy to clean!

3. Label Everything (Seriously… Everything!)

Jumpers, water bottles, lunch boxes - if it can be left behind, it probably will. Labelling prevents mix-ups and saves time searching lost property bins.

✨ Practical tip: Our brand new keyring collection is a cute way to name their school bags so they never get lost between Monday and Friday. You can write their name and class on the little pull out card found on the inside of the keyring.

4. Encourage Independence

Before school starts, practise skills like putting on coats, fastening shoes, and opening lunchboxes. These small moments of independence help children feel confident in the classroom.

✨ Confidence booster: Give them a Doodle Backpack from our Back to School collection – it’s perfect for PE kits or after-school club outfits and is easy for little one's to carry with the adjustable straps!

5. Celebrate the First Day

Make the first day of school extra special. Take a photo, pop a little note in their lunchbox, or plan a fun after-school treat.

✨ First day magic: Let them choose their hair style for the first day- it’s a great way to give them a boost of sparkle and confidence.

Back to School - The Mimi & Lula Way 

Starting school is a big milestone, and with a little preparation (and a few sparkly accessories), your little one will be ready to take on September in style.

Explore our Back to School Collection for:
🎒 Stylish & practical kids bag's
🌈 Top quality girls school hair accessories
⭐ Special accessories for the first day of schooland beyond

👉 Shop the Back to School Collection here

Here’s to a September full of smiles, confidence, and a touch of Mimi & Lula magic! ✨