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Girls' Cardigans, Ages 2 to 8
Girls' cardigans for ages 2 to 8 are the first layer to reach for when nursery is chilly at drop-off and warm by lunchtime. A cardigan opens down the front, so she can take it off without pulling anything over her head. It goes over a dress, a T-shirt or a school polo shirt, and ties round her waist when she gets too warm. For jumpers, see the Knitwear page.
In the smallest sizes, a toddler girl cardigan is where colour earns its place. A navy cardigan for a toddler girl goes over most dresses and hides grubby hands, a green cardigan for a toddler girl lifts grey leggings, and a yellow cardigan for a toddler girl is easy to spot on the pegs at pick-up. At every age, choose her height size so the sleeves do not swamp her hands.
Your questions answered
MINOTI's cardigans for girls aged 2 to 8 are front-opening knits for nursery, school and weekends, sized by height in centimetres, and a 5-year-old usually takes 116 cm.
What size cardigan does a girl need at age 3?
Most 3-year-olds take 104 cm. Over a T-shirt or dress, her usual size is enough; go up one to 110 cm only if she is already close to 104 cm tall or you want it to last into next winter.
Can a 4-year-old manage a cardigan on her own in Reception?
Usually, once she has practised at home. Children start Reception at 4, when most girls take 110 cm, and a cardigan she can undo herself saves time before PE. Check the fastening on the product page.