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The colder months are upon us, and there’s nothing like a dressing gown to keep you cosy at night.
A dressing gown is the quintessential clothing item for comfort. It has to be cosy, snug and your first choice as soon as the wind picks up in the afternoon.
While most robes or dressing gowns are usually imagined donned on a mum with a cup of tea, the kids also need a snuggly little something to keep them warm during the colder months.
Finding a kids dressing gown can be tricky, especially since they grow at a rapid pace. To survive the three months of winter as well as late autumn and early spring, your kids dressing gown will need to be roomy yet snug, and provide optimal warmth. In addition to function, your kids dressing gown will need to be enticing to them, because you know how hard it is to get your little one into an item of clothing they don’t like!
We’ve compiled a list of our favourite dressing gown options for children, with a style, size and price for every situation.
Best kids dressing gowns for 2024
Sheridan Kerrabee kids robe, $71 ($119.99), The Iconic
Starting off strong, this beautiful moonlight coloured kids robe is sure to lull even the most energetic child down to a peaceful evening. Made with recycled polyester, this cosy material will keep your kids snug as a bug after a bath or just before bed.
Key features:
- Colour: Moonlight.
- Made from 100% Recycled Polyester with Cotton Trim.
- Open front; collared.
- Self-tie waist.
- Twin welt pockets to hips.
- Long sleeves.
Rock Your Kid Barbie fleece dressing gown, $79.95, The Iconic
After the Barbie mania of 2023, what better way to add some Barbie into your kid’s life than with something actually functional. These stripes are loud and fun, and feel absolutely amazing to put on after a long day of playing. Say ‘Hi Barbie’ to your child’s new favourite clothing item!
Key features:
- Colour: Barbie stripes.
- Length: 73cm (size 4 years).
- Lightweight fabric.
- Collared neck.
- Fabric belt.
- Long sleeves.
Hommey Picnic Stripes kids robe, $99, Hommey
Coming in a range of stripes and block colours, this kids dressing gown from Hommey is the ideal robe for comfort and style. Available in three different sizes to suit 5-12 year olds, your little one will feel right at home when putting this robe on.
This choice is especially great for children moving out of the superhero and unicorn phase and into tween-dom.
Key features:
- Colour: red and blue picnic stripes.
- Designed in Melbourne Australia.
- 100% vegan, free from nasty chemicals and certified by our factories.
- 100% cotton.
- Eight colourways.
K-D kids dinosaur print fleece gown, $20, Big W
For the dinosaur lovers, this grey fleece robe gives you all the comfort and all the fun in an understated fashion. The fleece fabric will keep your little one snug before bedtime, while the subtle dino print is perfect for winning them over and getting them to wear their favourite animal!
Key features:
- Colour: grey dinosaur print.
- Fleece fabric.
- Robed fastening.
- Recycled Polyester (exclusive of trims).
- Machine washable.
K-D kids cloudy dressing gown, $20, Big W
If you’ve got a sleepy head on your hands, then this cloudy dressing gown is perfect to pop on when you’ve got an early morning. Made of soft fleecy material, your child will cuddle up in this robe during the colder months and wish it was always chilly so they could wear it!
Key features:
- Colour: blue and white cloud pattern.
- Long sleeves.
- Robed fastening.
- Recycled polyester (exclusive of trims).
- Machine washable.
Milkshake Flowers gown in pink, $34.99, Myer
For a pink and flowery number, you can’t go wrong with this dressing gown from Milkshake. Fitting the smaller ages of 3-8, a robe that is decorated in beautiful flowers and made of a fluffy material is always a coveted clothing item. The hardest part about this purchase is trying to get your kids out of it!
Key features:
- Colour: pink with flower detail.
- Open front.
- All over print.
- Tie at the waist.
- Available in sizes 3-8.
Bauhaus tie dye gown in indigo, $39.99, Myer
If your child is moving in the tween and teen age, then it might time to move on from the more garish of dressing gowns. This tie dye robe from Bauhaus is understated yet still maintains a level of fun with indigo swirly patterning.
Key features:
- Colour: dark blue and white tie dye.
- Open front.
- All over print.
- Relaxed fit.
- For ages 8-16.
Sprout gown in navy, $29.99, Myer
Nothing is more precious than your kid in a cosy dressing gown after a long day, except if that dressing down has tiny ears! Made from a fluffy polyester and in a unisex navy blue colour, you can dress up your little one as a baby bear, and keep them warm and cosy all the while.
Key features:
- Colour: navy blue.
- 100% polyester.
- Open front with tie.
- Available sizes from 0-2.
Adairs Kids ultra soft jungle kids adventure dressing gown, $33.24 (was $49.99), Adairs
If you’ve got a bundle of energy on your hands, them why not dress them up in wild animal print? This dressing gown from Adairs Kids is ultra soft and comfy, and will provide the perfect amount of warmth on a cold night.
Key features:
- Colour: dark blue with animal print design.
- 100% polyester.
- Available in two sizes: small/medium and medium/large.
- Open front with material tie.
Boys sherpa fleece checkered dressing gown, $25, Target
Finally, this checkered sherpa fleece robe is the perfect unisex choice for your kids dressing gown. With a grey and purple colourway available, you can mix and match (and make sure nobody misses out!). Twin front pockets and a knee-length design make this dressing gown both practical and fashionable.
Key features:
- Colour: grey with checkered pattern.
- Long sleeves.
- Attached self-tie with elastic back.
- Internal tie.
- Twin front pockets.
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