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Boys' Parka Coats, Baby to Age 15
A boys' parka coat is made for the coldest, wettest months: longer than a jacket, with a hood, and cut to cover his hips on the walk to school. MINOTI's parkas run from baby sizes up to age 15, and baby and teenage parkas also have their own pages. A parka suits boys who wait at bus stops or stand on a touchline more than boys who need a light coat for running about.
A boys' parka should fit over a school jumper with space to move his arms, so go up a size if he is between two. Check each product page to see if a style is described as a boys' waterproof parka before relying on it in heavy rain. Hang it to dry at room temperature after a wet day, away from a radiator, so any padding dries evenly.
Your questions answered
MINOTI sells boys' winter parkas online for ages 0 to 15: hooded, hip-length coats in height sizes such as 134 cm for an 8-year-old and 152 cm for an 11-year-old.
What size boys' parka should I buy for an 8-year-old?
An 8-year-old boy usually takes 134 cm in a parka. If he is tall for his age or you want the coat to last two winters, go up one to 140 cm for room over a school jumper.
Is a parka or a puffer jacket better for a boy's walk to school?
For a long walk in wind or rain, a parka is the better choice, as it covers his hips and has a hood. On dry days below 5°C a puffer is lighter and just as warm on top.