8 best kids’ blanket hoodies that they won’t want to take off this winter

Warm, soft, down to the knees and with a bright and friendly panda design, this has everything a child could want in a blanket hoodie. Grown-ups will appreciate that it’s vegan and cruelty-free and comes in recycled packaging.

For the price, the thickness of the lining is unbelievable quality. It’s made from Sherpa fleece, a heavyweight and fluffy knit fabric, napped with a sheepskin-like pile on the inside. It feels like the lining of Ugg boots all over, encompassing a child in fabric that makes them feel comfortable and secure.

It’s available in three different kids’ sizes and one adult size, if you want to experience the snugness for yourself.

Well done to Marks and Spencer, which has added a new level to the blanket fleece with thermal technology. The M&S snuggle will make a child look like a huge teddy bear, and they’ll feel like they’re being enveloped in a hug in this ultra-toasty fluffy fleece blanket.

It has been designed to trap in body heat, and our testers said it was the warmest of all the hoodies they tried. The front pocket is large enough to squeeze in a hot water bottle, to really amp up the cosiness. Spending less than £20 on this for winter will reduce your heating bill, without any discomfort or complaints. We just wish it was available in more designs.

Owing to the pink colour of this soft, plush hoodie, our five-year-old tester looked like a Barbie in it, which made her very proud. It has lots of room around the legs, which means kids can curl their legs up and the bottom of the blanket will fit perfectly over their feet, for full-body warmth. Made from flannel fleece, it’s brushed on both sides, so heat can’t escape from the blanket, and underneath feels super snug, according to our impressed tester.

It’s not the most imaginative design but you’ll struggle to get better than this for £12.99, including free delivery via Amazon Prime.

This hoodie gets top marks for cuteness – it has a plush pug toy snuggled into its own little pouch on the front pocket. Featuring 3D ears and a pug face on the hood, this is a must for dog-lovers or younger kids that enjoy dressing up and doing roleplay.

We liked the cuffs, which are ribbed and fitted so the sleeves didn’t get wet when the kids were washing their hands, or get in the way when they were eating food. However, it’s important to note it’s a Snuggz lite product and it’s therefore a lighter, less thick fabric than the original style. It’s soft and breathable and you could get away with wearing this in autumn and spring as well as winter, but it might not be for you if you want something ultra warm.

Looking for a unisex hoodie that can be passed down to siblings? This could be the one – how could you not find the raccoon design cute?

It’s not the thickest we tested, even though, technically, it’s two layers with a thin Sherpa fleece lining and a micro fleece coating, but we did like the feel of the outside. The testers said it was incredibly soft and it kept them at a good temperature without feeling bulky. However, be aware micro fleece is not biodegradable, so it’s not the best fabric choice when it comes to the environment.

Another great value option available for next-day delivery at the click of a button on Amazon, the Winthome blanket hoodie is longer at the back than most, bringing your child an extra few inches of softness and warmth. We like that it will likely last a few years, as it’s made to fit children between the ages of 7-14, although your child might want a more interesting print when they get older.

While most blanket hoodies tend to be made of fleece, this one is on another level of strokable, smooth loveliness, as the top layer is made from velvet. Underneath, the lining is decent quality Sherpa fleece but the top is velvet, which is beautifully soft, shiny and has a lovely drape that flows around your child as they move. We just wish it was available in more colourways, as you can currently only get it in two styles: pink and white or blue and red.

If you have a mini football fan in the family, they’ll enjoy wearing this. It’s one of the most lightweight we tried and your kids could get away with doing an inside kick-about in it without overheating. It’s breathable and gives an extra layer of warmth without feeling too restrictive or stuffy.

For active kids that barely sit still, this is a great option. But if it’s mainly going to be used for sofa snuggles, there are warmer options available.

Toddlers can be tricky to get into hooded blankets. The terrible twos and the threenagers of the world often like to choose their clothes and refuse to wear anything they haven’t personally picked out, even if it will keep them warmer in the long-run.

Cocomelon, a collection of nursery rhymes and songs aimed at toddlers, is addictive watching for under-fives, and the mini videos on YouTube, Netflix and BBC iPlayer give parents some much-needed peace. These blanket hoodies will also help restore calm in the house by being something your little one actually wants to wear, that will stop them complaining they are cold. The only difficulty is that they might never want to take off this sumptuous and plush fleece blanket hoodie.