While shopping, you can also look for extra features like pockets and hoods, which can up the comfort factor. Don’t be afraid to personalize it either, by choosing a robe that comes in your child’s favorite color or getting it monogrammed. Other important features to look for include durability, absorbency (some robe materials are more absorbent than others), and ease of cleaning. We researched popular options from trusted brands with these features in mind. These are the best bathrobes for kids on the market today. If you don’t have time to measure, your best bet is to purchase your child’s current size or one size up, and be sure to check reviews to see what other customers have to say about sizing.
Material
Bathrobes are made in all types of fabrics, such as polyester, fleece, cotton, silk, and more. Most children’s robes are made in a fluffy, blanket-like material for comfort and warmth, but some fabrics are better than others when it comes to breathability or snuggly warmth. Cotton is a great, breathable material that’s typically lightweight. It will still keep your child warm right out of the bath or during a lazy day, but won’t cause them to overheat. Other materials, such as fleece or polyester, are not as breathable as cotton, but may feel good on cold days after a bath or when your child has to leave their warm bed in the morning.
Extra Features
Check out a bathrobe’s extra features to determine if they are a necessity or if your child would be okay without them. Some additional features on bathrobes include pockets or hoods. Some children may be fine without either of those features while others may want to have pockets to put items in, like their phone or lip balm. Parents may like hooded robes to keep little ones’ heads warm when their hair is damp after a bath or shower. Of course, these extra features are not absolutely necessary. Overall, you want your child to feel comfortable and warm. But the convenience of a pocket or hood is often nice to have.
Why Trust Verywell Family
Maya Polton is a former marketing manager and current freelance writer who covers food, home, and parenting. She’s also the mom of a 10-year-old son, 7-year-old son, and 3-year old daughter. Maya LOVES robes and boasts that she has more than one robe for each season. Her robe collection ranges from a super long plush fleece for freezing days to a knee length Turkish towel robe for summer nights. Stop by her house after 8 p.m. and it’s very likely you’ll see her snuggled up in a robe.
