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Little Manta Dino Plush Hoodie

Little Manta Dino Plush Hoodie

A dino head in 3D, with a sewn spine running all the way down the back. Soft plush fleece for the park, playdates and dress-up days, in two sizes cut for ages 2 to 6.

$49.99 USD
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  • The layer they choose themselves-warm enough for the park, soft enough that it stays on.
  • A hood with a head, not a print-3D dino hood and a spine sewn down the back.
  • Two sizes, cut generously-size 90 and size 120, for ages 2 to 6.
Which size do I order?

Two sizes, and they are labelled by child height rather than by age: size 90 is about 35 in tall and suits ages 2 to 4, size 120 is about 47 in tall and suits ages 4 to 6. Both are cut generously, so measure the child standing against a wall rather than going by their birthday. If they are near the top of a range, take the larger size. If they are near the bottom, expect a big fit for the first year, because this runs large and we would rather you hear it from us.

Is it warm enough for outside?

It is a plush fleece layer, so it handles the park, the school gate and the garden in spring and autumn on its own, and goes under a coat when it turns properly cold. There is no wind layer and nothing waterproof, so treat it as the warm layer rather than as the outer one in bad weather.

How do I wash it?

Inside out, cold water, gentle cycle, mild detergent. Air dry, or tumble dry on low if you must. No bleach, and no iron directly on the plush, which flattens the pile and it does not come back. Washed that way the hood keeps its shape instead of going limp after a month.

What comes in the bag?

The hoodie, and nothing else. There is no tail, no gloves and no mask: it is a hoodie with a dino hood, not a full outfit. We say it plainly because a photo of a child mid roar can promise more than what turns up, and disappointing a five year old is a worse outcome than losing the order.

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What people are saying

4.8 out of 5. Individual experiences may vary

My grandson put it on in the hallway and would not take it off for the rest of the visit.

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Gwen, 64
Verified buyer

The spine down the back is the bit he shows people. It has been through the wash four times and still stands up.

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Arturo, 68
Verified

I measured her first like the page says and took the 120. Room to grow, which at this age is the point.

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Maribel, 61
Verified buyer
Sound familiar?

If the last dinosaur top you bought lasted about two wears...

The print cracks in the wash

A flat dinosaur on the front that comes out of the machine looking like a puzzle.

The size is a guess

Labelled by age with no measurements anywhere, so you order blind and hope.

They will not wear it

It is fine, it fits, and it stays in the drawer because there is nothing about it they want to show anyone.

The Detail Is Sewn. The Sizes Are Numbers.

How it is built, how it is sized and how to keep it. Individual experiences may vary.

2
sizes, labelled by child height: 90 and 120
2 to 6
years, the range the two sizes are cut for
35 / 47
in of child height, what 90 and 120 mean

I bought one for each of them, and they really enjoy them. Best money I have spent on clothes they actually put on themselves.

Stan, 70 - Verified Customer
The difference

A sewn 3D hood vs. a printed dinosaur top

This hoodie
A 3D hood shaped as a head, spine sewn down the back
The detail is sewn, so there is nothing to crack
Plush fleece outside with a smooth lining inside
By child height, 90 and 120, numbers published
A printed dinosaur top
A flat print across the front of the chest
The print cracks, lifts and peels off
Thin jersey that needs a layer underneath
By age alone, with no measurements given
This hoodie
A printed dinosaur top
The dinosaur
Built in 3D
Printed on
After a few washes
Sewn, not printed
Print peels
The fabric
Plush fleece
Thin jersey
How it is sized
By height
By age only
Questions, answered

Everything you might be wondering

01How do I pick the right size?
The two sizes are labelled by child height, not by age, which is the more useful number. Size 90 means around 90 cm, or 35 in, and is cut for ages 2 to 4. Size 120 means around 120 cm, or 47 in, and is cut for ages 4 to 6. Stand the child against a wall, mark the top of their head and measure, then read that against the two numbers rather than going by their birthday. One thing we would rather say than have you discover: this runs large. If the child is at the bottom of a range it will be roomy for the first year, which a lot of people want at this age and some people do not. If they are anywhere near the top of a range, take the bigger size.
02What is the hood actually like?
It is shaped as a dinosaur head in three dimensions rather than printed flat, with a spine sewn in a row down the back of the garment. Up, it sits over the head like a hood with a face on it. Down, it lies on the shoulders like any hooded top, so the hoodie still works on days when the dinosaur is not the point. Keep the hood down when the child is running, climbing or on playground equipment, since a 3D hood sits higher than a flat one and changes what they can see to the side. An adult should be around while it is up.
03Who is it for, and who is it not for?
It is made for ages 2 to 6, in the two sizes above. Below two it is not the right product: the cut is generous, and a garment this roomy is not what you want on a child that small. Above six it depends entirely on the child rather than on the label, and plenty of older brothers and sisters have taken one off their sibling, which is worth knowing before you order a single one for a house with two children in it.
04Is this a full outfit?
No, and we would rather be clear than clever. What arrives is the hoodie: plush fleece, hood, spine, sleeves. There is no tail, no gloves, no mask and no trousers. It is a top they can wear to the park on an ordinary Tuesday and wear again on dress-up day, which is the reason it gets worn fifty times instead of once. If you are shopping for a full outfit for one specific afternoon, buy that instead.
05How do I wash it without ruining the plush?
Turn it inside out, cold water, gentle cycle, mild detergent. Air dry where you can, and if you use a dryer keep it on low. No bleach. Do not put an iron directly on the plush: heat flattens the pile and the pile does not come back. Skip fabric softener too, for the same reason. Treated that way the hood holds its shape and the surface stays soft instead of going matted at the elbows and on the back, which is where it wears first.
06What is it made of?
Fleece is the name of the construction, not of the fiber: it describes a knitted fabric with a raised, brushed surface, and this one has that plush face on the outside with a smooth lining against the skin. The exact fiber content, the country of origin and the tracking information are printed on the labels sewn into the garment. It is worth checking on any children's clothing you buy, and a lot of listings in this category use the word fleece as though it answered the question.
07How does the guarantee work?
Every order is covered by our 100-day guarantee, counted from the day it arrives: wear it, wash it, live with it. If it is not right for you, reply to your order confirmation email with your order number and we will make it right. One-time purchase, no subscription and no automatic charges, ever. For processing times, delivery estimates, tracking and returns, see our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy pages, which are always the current version.
08What if it is not for me?
Try it risk-free. Let them wear it for a couple of weeks and put it through a wash before you decide. If the size is wrong or it is simply not the one, just reach out and we are happy to help and make it right. One-time purchase, no subscription and no surprise charges.
Still have a question? Just reach out, we're happy to help.
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Love it or your money back.

Let them wear it for a couple of weeks, put it through the machine once, and see how it holds up. If the size is wrong or it is not for you, we have got you, no hassle and no fuss. One-time purchase, no subscription, ever.

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Children's apparel for ages 2 to 6. A daytime play and dress-up layer. Keep the hood down while the child is running, climbing or on playground equipment, and keep an adult nearby while it is up. Not suitable for children under 2. Keep away from open flame. Fiber content, country of origin and tracking information are printed on the labels sewn into the garment. Individual experiences may vary. Machine wash inside out, cold, gentle cycle, mild detergent. Air dry or tumble dry low, no bleach and no ironing directly on the plush.
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