As the mother of five kids ranging in age from 1-20 years, I’ve developed a few go-to clothing items that I stick with. The Journey’s End Jacket from Hanna Andersson is one of them.
Here are C’s (age 4) and G’s (age 1) current Journey’s End Jackets hanging on our coat rack. The smaller pink one was C’s – and she wore it from age 1-3 – before being passed down to her little sister. It’s been worn hard and washed repeatedly and still looks almost new. The larger brown one is C’s current edition of the Journey’s End Jacket; she got it for Christmas last year.
I first discovered these jackets when J, now age 16, was a toddler. Although they seemed a little pricey, I loved the gorgeous paisley (each season there are new paisleys and florals in the jackets), so I waited til they were on sale and ordered one. I discovered that these jackets are so durable that even if you spend more on the front end, they last so long that they end up being a bargain. J wore each of her Journey’s End jackets for 2-3 years before they were passed down to younger cousins who ALSO each wore them for years. I was bummed when she finally aged out of Hanna Andersson clothing, and these jackets in particular.
The jackets are cut in a way that allows you to buy them on the large side for your child’s size and then they fit for at least two full seasons. The fabric of the coats is this silky but very tough microfiber, and the colors don’t fade even after a zillion washes and dries. My favorite thing about these coats is that they have a thinsulate filling so they truly are a warm as the bulkiest down or wool coat but they are as thin and light as a sweater or a light jacket, which makes them easy to get on and off and easy to have on your child when fastening carseat and booster seat straps and buckles.
Last, they are cut really well. The detachable hoods actually fit snugly on kids’ heads, and the cuffs tighten to keep wind and wet out. They are also long enough to cover the area from hip to mid thigh but still short enough to run and play and climb.
These Journey’s End Jackets from Hanna Andersson get my highest recommendation as a parent, and if you’re looking for a good winter coat for your own little girl, you should definitely check these out.
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YES! Love it. I remember you posting a picture of C wearing this jacket and I commented then how beautiful I found it to be. Now I know where to find them! Too bad there is not one equally as snazzy for boys, though as I'm purchasing one tomorrow. But – Yippie for the girls!.
Thank you for sharing.
Pfffft. Mothers of girls. Humph. Mildly jealous.
I cannot deny it: getting to dress little girls in cute things is VERY fun. I didn't even play dress up with dolls much when I was little, but dressing up my own real little girls – all 3 of them – has been one of the most entertaining parts of being a parent.
-Katie
I bought one of those at Goodwill that I've been saving for three years-and will probably have to keep another year, before my daughter can wear it. I'm so excited, glad to hear they're good coats!
I bought one of those at Goodwill that I've been saving for three years-and will probably have to keep another year, before my daughter can wear it. I'm so excited, glad to hear they're good coats!
Yep we love them too! They get passed down between my three daughters. We get the snow bibs too, for Colorado play with family who live in Aspen. They stand the warm test too.
I love everything Hanna Andersson…pricey, but so high quality and durable that, if the size is right, they last for 2-3 years and can then be passed down as almost new. We have summer go-to's and winter go-to's from HA. I just bought two new pairs of microfleece pants for each of my girls, which are the warmest pants for winter.
What an adorable coat! I wish I'd discovered when my daughter was a toddler. She is now 8, and I'm currently obsessed with the Lands End Girls' Pea Coat. It's a short fleece double breasted jacket, unlined, that is SO light, soft and warm. Looks adorable and hip with jeans and boots, or equally cute over a skirt. She had it in fuschia for two years and now she has it in a beautiful Pistachio green. Here's the link, but I must say it looks much cuter in person than it does on the website!
http://www.landsend.com/pp/FleecePeaCoat~225404_1…
PS – Hope you don't think I hijacked your post – just had to share my love for this coat!
PS – I buy it at the beginning of the season, but I'm on the e-mail list and get discounts. I always wait for 30% off and free shipping. I buy it upfront because the good colors sell out – I noticed the Pistachio Green is already gone for the big girl sizes.
That is a cute coat!
A (sale price) $68 for a child's jacket???? Seriously? It would have to last for 10 years to approach being worth it. Good grief.
For several seasons and then hand down to another (that's what I always experienced with Hannah quality.) They are a bargain.
They are very pretty.. but for winter I think not. It snowed here last week. You do not experience anything resembling winter!
maybe a fall/spring jacket though.
I'm a fan of the Hanna Andersson zip up pjs… It's a bonus that they sell them at Costco!
Do they have a boys version? I can't find one.
Love those jackets! I mark X's childhood via the Journey's End. The orange one was her last. Waaa!
Katie – I **think** they do have a version for boys in the solid colors. Let me check and I will post here when I find out.
Well, I checked and they don't seem to have a version exactly like that for boys