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- $4 has a wide variety of hoodies that transform into your child's favorite animal or character, from classic dogs and cats to whimsical unicorns to Dinsey and Star Wars characters.
- Right now, as part of Amazon's Big
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With an 18-month-old daughter who is in love with clothes and shoes, I have a costly future ahead of me. As much as she loves clothes, she can also be quite picky, saying no to about 10 outfits every morning before she finds the one she wants to wear. So, when she likes a piece of clothing, I know she really likes it.
I thought we'd have a hit with $4, which makes 2-in-1 hoodies that transform into stuffed animals, and I was right. Living in the Northeast, we need plenty of warm sweatshirts and coats, so I'm relieved to have found another one that my daughter Ellie loves to wear.
The $4 design
There are many $4 to choose from, from popular animated TV and movie characters to different animals. Some styles are zip-up hoodies while others are pullovers. My daughter has the zip-up $4 version. Just a few of the other options include a $4, $4, $4, $4, $4, $4, and $4.
A big reason why Ellie loves her $4 so much is the fact that Minnie is one of her favorite characters. While she loves to wear clothes and choose her own outfits, I know that's not the case with every child. Sometimes getting your toddler to wear a jacket can be a major battle, but they may be more inclined to dress as their favorite character.
Ellie's hoodie fits her true to size. Cubcoats sent us a sample in 2T, her current size. It fits her perfectly with a little bit of room to grow into it. The company recommends sizing up if your child is between sizes.
My daughter's $4 exceeded my expectations
Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the coat. As I mentioned, we live in the Northeast, so we need more than a light jacket in the winter. The material is warmer, softer, and thicker than I expected it to be (it's a cotton-polyester blend). The interior of the hood is a soft fleece, as is the stuffed animal portion.
On the coldest winter days, I can layer this sweatshirt with a heavier coat, and in the fall, spring, and on mild winter days, the sweatshirt keeps her warm.
It's also easier than I expected to fold the hoodie into the stuffed animal. I recommend folding in the arms and then rolling it up from the bottom hem. Once you get to the top, just tuck it into the zipper pocket in the hood. If I don't have a place to easily lay it out, I can also just stuff the sweatshirt in on itself. Either way, I can convert it from hoodie to stuffed animal and vice versa in less than a minute.
$4 also values giving back, donating a portion of every purchase to Baby2Baby, an organization that provides children living in poverty with basic necessities.