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Kids' Gilets & Body Warmers
Kids' gilets and body warmers keep a child's core warm without the bulk of a full coat. A gilet is sleeveless, so arms move freely for climbing, scooting and carrying a school bag. The collection runs from baby sizes to age 15, for boys and girls. Wear one over a jumper on a cold morning, or over a hoodie in spring and autumn when a coat feels too much.
Gilet and body warmer mean the same garment: gilet is the trade word, body warmer the other common name. For sizing, a 4-year-old usually takes 110 cm and a 10-year-old 146 cm. Go one size up if it will sit over a thick jumper. Fill and fabric vary by style, so check the product page and follow the care label when washing.
Your questions answered
MINOTI's collection of kids' gilets and body warmers offers sleeveless warm layers for boys and girls aged 0 to 15, sized by height in centimetres across baby, children's and teen sizes.
What size gilet should I buy for a 7-year-old?
A 7-year-old usually takes 128 cm. If your child is tall for their age, or the gilet will go over a chunky jumper, the next size up, 134 cm, gives more room.
Is a gilet warm enough to wear instead of a coat in winter?
On a dry day of around 8 to 12°C, a gilet over a jumper is usually enough for play or a short walk. Below that, or in rain, a full coat is the better choice, and the gilet can go underneath as an extra layer.