Rated 5 out of 5 by LLB247 Looks as good as it fits!
Bought this for my 5 year old and she loved it! She's very petite so I was nervous about getting the size 5/6 but I'm glad I did. The sleeves have the adjustable velcro cuffs which helped with over hang length, the pockets are nice and cozy and there are 2 pockets on the inside of the coat as well which my little girl loves to call her secret pockets. The inside elastic skirt with the snaps is perfect for keeping out the draft and keeping in the warmth. The jacket when zipped up leaves her neck nicely covered and the hood is both adjustable and removable. To boot the coat looks even better in person. Thank you yet again LLBean you guys are fantastic!
February 6, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by fatchance Warm but zipper breaks
It is a warm coat and nice and long but after fighting with the zipper and a heartfelt note from my daughters kindergarden teacher, we have decided to ditch it and buy another one. After reading many reviews of some other LL Bean contenders who also have zipper issues we are going to look elsewhere of a coat for my 6 yr old.
February 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by LivesinRI Love It!
I wasn't sure if I should order this jacket for my almost five year old, but I'm glad I did. She loves it. It is soft, not too bulky and I like the length. She loves the thumb holes in the inner fleece. I like the inner snaps to keep out the snow/cold. They do not hang to low or show below the edge of the jacket. We have a size 5/6 to fit the end of this winter and the next. Great deal at $50, will definitely last two seasons.
January 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by
nmob2004 Warm and comfy with all the extras!
I needed a warm winter coat for my daughter that could be used for long hikes and playing in the snow. I also wanted it to have all the little extras like the snowskirt and removable hood. This one fit the bill. I wasn't too excited about the periwinkle color until it came. It is MUCH prettier than the picture. My daughter just LOVES this coat. The only complaint I have is that the zipper may catch on the zipper cover on the front occasionally but it is a quick fix and we couldn't be more pleased with the coat.
January 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by BarbaraMom Fabulous Coat
Just received this coat on sale. Deals like this don't come often and I'm so glad I purchased this coat. It has all the quality you would expect and sizing is typical of all their other coats. There is an internal band that others have talked about being awkward. I don't think it is an issue and will be helpful in colder windy weather. It is definitely built for the cold weather.
January 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by SWMichigander Nicely designed coat, but problem with zipper
My 7 year-old daughter chose this coat online and she really loves it. The powder skirt keeps her really warm, she never complains of being cold when wearing this coat.. One problem we have experienced is fabric continues to get caught in the zipper when my daughter is trying to zip it, creating a jam. She then needs adult assistance to unjam the zipper {backing the zipper down doesn't resolve the problem, zipper must be forced past the material}. We really love the fabric and design of the coat, but are rather discouraged by the number of malfunctions the zipper is experiencing.
November 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by VT22 Great Coat
My 10 year old daughter picked this coat out. I warned her that people were saying that the powder skirt was annoying and didn't look right when it wasn't buttoned. She liked the look of the coat so much she decided to try it anyway. We are very glad she did!! She has never once complained of the coat being cumbersome to wear or put on. We have actually had many compliments on the color and style of the coat. She loves it!
February 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by
GreatNorthWoods Great parka..
Even though some complained of the flaps on the inside, I like them! They made it so that there was an extra barrier to prevent from cold air and snow getting up inside their jackets while playing. Very bright colors, light weight, easy for them to dress themselves with and I just simply love this parka. It made the process easier for my six year old to get herself dressed for recess time and I have had a lot of compliments on it. She has never complained of being cold. The cuffs have an inside liner to protect from snow getting in that way as well. It is an all around coat!
January 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lovemybeankids LOVE this coat!!!!
We bought this coat for our 6 year old and she LOVES it!!! Although we have not had much snow, we did recently have a storm. She LOVES the inside snap closure which keeps snow from climbing up her back when rolling around in the snow building dens and snow forts. She LOVES the thumb hole which keeps her sleeves and gloves together not allowing snow in there either..
I don't know if body shape plays a role in how others have reviewed this product but our daughter is an average body build child and it does not hang awkwardly.
This is a great coat, great buy, would def recommend if you are looking for a warm coat that will keep the snow out...they can play for long periods of time without getting wet irritated skin from the cold wet snow!!
January 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sisumama Wow!
This jacket is perfect for our northern climate. My daughter just discovered the place for her thumbs in the cuff of the sleeves.
December 22, 2011