9 best kids’ dressing gowns that are perfect for lazy days and sleepovers

Best: For after bathing

Rating: 9/10

Made from traditional cotton towelling, this robe is perfect for absorbing excess water after bath time. However, it’s also a really warm and cosy item to snuggle up in too and is available for babies up to children aged five years and older.

What we were really impressed by was the little popper at the front which kept the robe together at the front, even if the tie came loose. Touches like that remind us how much retailers like Jojo really understand the realities of life with young children.

If lions aren’t your child’s favourite animal there are other creatures in this range to choose from, including a fox and a mouse. There’s also personalisation in the form of beautiful embroidery available too, and this can be arranged online before adding the robe to your basket.

Best: For luxury

Rating: 9/10

The White Company never misses, and this robe is no exception. It’s beautiful – a dazzling white with pink bunny ears on the hood – and deep patch pockets on the front. And it’s also unbelievably soft and fluffy.

Exactly the kind of the thing your little one will want to wrap up in on frosty mornings or snuggle down in for cosy evenings. We were really impressed with the price, too. Given the quality, it feels like a bargain.

Best: For softness

Rating: 8/10

We thought the pretty design on this – full of pale hues and gentle lines – was just dreamy, and perfect for any youngster who loves all things fairies. Our two-year-old tester was particularly delighted with the ears on the hood. Its polyester fleece material is thick and soft too, ideal for midwinter. It can be machine washed and thanks to the man made material, dried in a jiffy.

Best: For Harry Potter Fans

Rating: 8/10

Available for children aged between four and 10-years-old, this dressing gown is every Potter aficionado’s dream, given it comes in Hogwarts colours complete with both a Gryffindor badge and HP embroidery, and a wizardly hood. As if that wasn’t enough, the fabric (100 per cent polyester) is super soft and fluffy.

Best: Gift

Rating: 8/10

Another one with poppers on the front to ensure it stays closed, the Lily bathrobe is made from 100 per cent cotton terrycloth and as a result is soft, breathable and warm. Sometimes towelling can feel hard but we can assure you this is not the case – this is feather soft and comfortable. It would be perfect for post paddling pool drying in sunnier climates, too.

There are a few different designs – including a cat – but we opted for one with a darker hue because of inevitable spills and felt tip pen damage. However, we were thrilled to see that this can be machine washed and dried. Winning.

Best: Personalised item

Rating: 8/10

My1stYears are the experts in beautiful personalisation – and this brilliant dinosaur robe is no exception. Up to nine characters can be intricately embroidered onto the robe over the left-hand side of the chest area – for no extra cost.

Our three-year-old tester – who is dino crazy – went wild for all the spikey accents which went down the back of the robe and were even sewn into the cuffs – cue “clawsome” puns.

It’s also a really warm and comfy robe, available for babies up to six year olds – complete with deep pockets and a tie that is sewn onto the back to avoid it getting lost, which let’s face it happens to the best of us, whatever our age.

Best: Budget buy

Rating: 7/10

This is brilliant value – less than £10 for a fluffy, soft and light dressing gown in a neutral grey marl shade. The fleecy material is so comforting – and is available from baby to 13-years-old. Our three-year-old tester reported that this felt like a “marshmallow”, which is possibly the highest compliment going when it comes to any sort of loungewear.

Best: Design

Rating: 9/10

This robe is available to children aged between two and 12 years old but we think it’s especially appealing to older children. The block colour (a rich navy blue is an alternative to the powder pink), the Breton stripe in the hood and the zip as well as waist tie are all fairly grown up accents.

There’s also a weightiness to this robe that speaks of luxury and quality. Our seven-year-old loved this so much – especially the zip which meant she was kept warm, snug and secure.