Lightweight Zip-Up Jacket with Hood and Pockets, Ages 1 to 7 Years
This minibeast hooded jacket is for the child who would rather talk about ants and beetles than unicorns. Grinning bees, ants, snails and beetles cover a bright turquoise background, giving it a genuinely different feel to the usual floral or animal prints. It is light enough for a mild morning and has a hood for a sudden shower, so it earns its keep well beyond one nature walk.
At a Glance
- Minibeast print with ants, bees, beetles and snails
- Fits girls aged 1 to 7 years
- Full front zip fastening
- Attached hood in matching turquoise
- Two front pockets
- Elasticated cuffs and hem for a snug, secure fit
- Lightweight polyester outer, easy to layer
Why Girls Love It (and Parents Do Too)
Bugs come up a lot in nursery and early school topics, and this jacket leans straight into that rather than avoiding it. The characters are drawn with big smiles, wobbly antennae and plenty of personality, so it reads as fun rather than creepy, even for kids who are not usually keen on real insects. It is a nice change from the more common floral or unicorn prints in trendy girls clothing, and tends to appeal particularly to children who are into nature, bug hunting or anything that crawls in the garden.
For parents, it does the job of an everyday spring and autumn jacket without the price tag of the bigger brands, and it is an easy option if you are after something a bit different from the usual pink and floral choices on the rail. The same print is also available in a bolder red in our Crimson Minibeast Hooded Jacket, if turquoise is not quite the colour you are after.
Colours and Print Detail
The jacket has a bright turquoise base covered in pastel pink ants, blue-grey beetles, cream and navy bees, and peach coloured snails, each drawn with a cartoon face and plenty of character. The hood is lined in the same turquoise tone for a coordinated look, and the zip pull is a simple silver tone. The bold background colour keeps the print feeling fresh and summery rather than muted.
What’s Included
Each order includes 1 x Girls Minibeast Print Hooded Jacket.
Features
- Full front zip fastening
- Protective attached hood
- Two front pockets
- Elasticated cuffs and hem
- Long sleeves
- Soft inner lining
- Lightweight and easy to layer over jumpers or t-shirts
Perfect For
- Everyday wear to nursery and school
- Spring and autumn layering, see our guide to girls seasonal fashion for more ideas
- Park visits and outdoor play
- Holidays and days out
- Light rainy or breezy days
- Casual, everyday outfits
Fabric and Care
| Outer | Polyester |
|---|---|
| Lining | Soft polyester, matching turquoise hood lining |
| Fastening | Full front zip with two front pockets |
- Machine washable
- Wash with similar colours
- Do not bleach
- Hang to dry
- Cool iron if required
For more general guidance on keeping everyday outerwear looking newer for longer, our how to care for kids jackets guide covers washing, drying and storing between seasons.
Size Guide
Use your daughter’s height and chest measurement below rather than age alone to choose the best fit, since children of the same age can vary quite a bit in build. For sizing across the rest of our girls’ range, our full girls size guide has more detail.
| Age | Height (cm) | Length (cm) | Chest (cm) | Sleeve (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 years | 80 | 40 | 37 | 30 | 35 |
| 2-3 years | 90 | 43 | 39 | 32 | 36 |
| 3-4 years | 100 | 46 | 41 | 34 | 38 |
| 4-5 years | 110 | 49 | 43 | 36 | 39 |
| 5-6 years | 120 | 52 | 45 | 38 | 41 |
| 6-7 years | 130 | 55 | 47 | 40 | 42 |
1cm = 0.39 inches. Please allow a margin of around 3cm either way, as all measurements are taken by hand. Actual colours may look very slightly different on screen depending on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does this jacket fit?
It is designed for girls aged 1 to 7 years. Use the height and chest measurements in the size chart above rather than age alone, since children of the same age can vary in build.
Is this jacket waterproof?
It is a lightweight, showerproof jacket suited to mild weather, wind and light rain, rather than a fully waterproof raincoat for heavy downpours. For everyday school runs, nursery drop-offs and light showers it does the job well.
What is the jacket made from?
The outer is polyester with a soft polyester lining inside, making it lightweight enough to wear on its own in mild weather or layered over a jumper when it is cooler.
Does it have pockets?
Yes, there are two front pockets, useful for keeping small hands warm or storing little treasures found on a walk.
How do I wash it?
It is machine washable with similar colours. Do not use bleach, hang it to dry rather than tumble drying, and use a cool iron only if needed.
Is the hood detachable?
No, the hood is permanently attached to the jacket, so there is nothing extra to lose or reattach.
