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Kids' sweatshirts: how to choose the right one
tuc tuc kids' sweatshirts are made from cosy sweatshirt fleece and designed for everyday wear, with or without a hood, zip-up or pullover, and prints featuring animals, dinosaurs, cars, skateboards or video games. Sizes run from 6 months to 16 years. If you're looking for girls' styles, head to girls' sweatshirts; to pair them up, take a look at boys' trousers.
Hooded, zip-up or pullover
- Hooded zip-up: the most practical for school and the park – on and off in seconds, and it doubles as a light jacket.
- Crew-neck pullover: looks neater under a coat and doesn't take up room in a school bag.
- With a kangaroo pocket: little ones love it for warming their hands and stashing small treasures.
Fleece or knit
Sweatshirt fleece has a softer, brushed inside and is warmer: it's the one for autumn and winter. Fine-knit or cotton styles are lighter and better for in-between seasons or a well-heated home.
Size and age
Choose by height, not just age: a child who is 110 cm tall wears size 5 years and one who is 128 cm wears size 8 years. If they're between sizes, go for the bigger one; the sweatshirt has elasticated cuffs and copes well with a little growing room. Check the size guide before you buy.
A hood for under-3s?
For the littlest ones, a hoodless or zip-up sweatshirt is more comfortable in the car seat and the pushchair. From around 3–4 years, a hood becomes handy and they often ask for one.
Frequently asked questions
What size sweatshirt does a 6-year-old need?
If they're between 111 and 116 cm tall, size 6 years is the one. If they're close to the upper limit or will wear a thick top underneath, go for size 7 years (117–122 cm). Measure their height without shoes and compare it with the size guide.
Are tuc tuc sweatshirts fleece or knit?
Most of the sweatshirts are sweatshirt fleece, a knit fabric with a brushed inside that's warm and soft. There are also a few finer-knit or cotton styles, and the fabric is shown in the product name so you know how warm each one is.
How do you wash a kids' fleece sweatshirt without ruining it?
Wash it inside out, on a cold or low-temperature cycle and don't tumble dry: that way the print and the brushed inside last longer. Do up the zip before it goes in the washing machine and always follow the care label on each garment.
Hoodie or no hood for school?
Both work for school, but a zip-up sweatshirt is the most practical because it comes off quickly in class. If the school has a uniform or asks for plain clothing, a hoodless pullover with a small print is usually the safest bet.
What to wear with a boys' printed sweatshirt?
Pair the printed sweatshirt with plain pieces: tracksuit bottoms, jeans or joggers in a colour picked out from the design. That way the print takes centre stage. You'll find options in boys' trousers and ready-matched outfits in boys' sets.
What types of kids' sweatshirts does tuc tuc have?
tuc tuc has hoodies, full-zip sweatshirts, crew-neck pullovers and styles with a kangaroo pocket, in sizes from 6 months to 16 years. Designs range from animals and dinosaurs for little ones to skateboards, graffiti and video games for older kids, and they're made in line with the European REACH regulation.
