He asks for it by name
The ears sold it. He calls it his bear jumper and puts it on himself, which is not something I can say about any other hoodie he owns. The fleece inside is genuinely soft, not that stiff stuff you get on cheaper ones.
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Hearthling — Baby & Toddler Bear Ear Hoodie
The hoodie they'll reach for every cold morning. Brushed fleece inside, soft cotton-blend knit outside, and two little bear ears that make it the first thing they ask for.
- Brushed fleece lining — warm without the bulk of a puffer
- Tag-free neckline — nothing scratchy against their skin
- No drawstring — one less thing to worry about near their neck
- Ribbed cuffs and hem that stay put when they're climbing everything
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- Free shipping on all orders · Same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm AEST
- 30-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't fit, wear or wash it and we'll still swap or refund it.
- 12-month warranty on seams, cuffs and hardware. Real Australian support, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST.
- Nine colours, five sizes from 6 months to 4 years. One hoodie, or two and save.
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Parent reviews
What parents actually say
4.8
Based on 278 verified reviews
94% would recommend to another parent
93%
Soft enough for naps
88%
True to size
95%
Survived the wash
91%
Worth the price
The most helpful reviews
Survived a full winter of daycare
Washed it every weekend since April. No pilling, no sagging cuffs, ears still standing. It looks the same as the day it arrived.
Warm without the wrestling
We were doing a jacket over a jumper and it was a battle every single morning. This replaced both. One layer, done, out the door.
The tag-free neckline is the whole point
My daughter has eczema and reacts to every woven tag. This has none. It is the first hoodie she has not scratched at.
Soft enough for a nap
He fell asleep in it on the couch and I did not have to change him. That is the review.
Bought a second one two weeks later
Butter yellow first, then sage. Now I am eyeing the lilac. They are the only thing he wants to wear.
Ears are sewn on properly
We had a cheaper one where the ears peeled off in the wash. These are stitched into the hood and going nowhere.
True to size, size up for longer
Ordered the 90 for a small 18-month-old and it is roomy without drowning her. We will get two winters out of it.
Perfect for the pram
Not bulky, so it still fits under the pram blanket. Warm enough for a 7am walk in July.
Looks expensive, feels better
The knit has a weight to it that the supermarket ones just do not. You can feel the difference as soon as you pick it up.
The colour is exactly like the photos
I was worried cream would arrive looking yellow. It is a proper warm oatmeal, exactly as shown on the site.
Husband approved
He is the one who usually rolls his eyes at my purchases. He is now the one who reaches for this one every morning.
Cuffs actually stay down
Sleeves do not ride up to his elbows when he is climbing. Small thing, huge difference at the park.
Third child, same hoodie
Passed the grey marle one down from my eldest to my youngest and it is still going. That is why I keep buying from Hushfern.
Great for a baby who hates getting dressed
It goes on over the head without a fight because the neck opening is generous and soft. No more morning tears.
Black is the sleeper hit
Everyone buys the cream. The soft black hides toddler chaos far better and still looks lovely.
Warm in Canberra winter
We get proper cold here. It is not a jacket but it is a serious jumper. Perfect under a puffer for the walk to daycare.
Was not expecting the quality
At this price I expected something thinner. It is a real garment, properly finished, with decent seams.
Matching ones for the twins
Bought two in different colours so we can tell them apart. Both fit identically, which is not always the case.
The 100-night trial made me try it
I was not going to spend seventy dollars on a hoodie. The trial convinced me, and I never needed to use it.
Holds up after 20 washes
I counted. It has had twenty washes since June and the fleece inside is still soft to the touch.
No drawstring, no anxiety
My son chews everything he can reach. Knowing there is no cord anywhere near his neck is the reason I bought this over the others.
Actually looks like the photos
I have been burnt before by online baby clothes. This is exactly the shape and the colour shown.
Little ears are the best bit
Strangers stop us in the street to comment on it. Every single time we leave the house.
Bought one for my niece too
Sent one to my sister in Brisbane. She has since ordered two more for her own kids.
Great layering piece
Over a bodysuit in April, over a long sleeve tee in June. It earned its keep for months.
Ordered the black, no regrets
Soft black rather than harsh, and it does not show the food. He lives in it.
The hem slit is a clever detail
It does not bunch up when he sits down. Someone actually thought about this.
Second winter in the same one
Ordered the 100 last year and it still fits. Washed weekly and still soft.
Good for a chunky baby
My son is on the 95th percentile and it is not tight across the shoulders. The dropped shoulder really helps.
Warm and light
It is warm without feeling heavy on her, which was exactly the problem with her old jumper.
Beautifully packaged
Arrived folded with tissue. It felt like a gift even though it was for us.
Replaced three cheap ones
We had three twenty-five dollar hoodies that all went bobbly within a month. This replaced them and has not.
The apricot is stunning
Warmer in person than I expected, in a good way. Beautiful against his skin tone.
Came back for the butter yellow
Third colour now. The same fit every time, which matters when you are ordering online.
Warm enough for early mornings
Six am daycare drop-off in July and she is fine in just this.
No pilling, which is rare
I have thrown out so many fleece-lined things after a month. This has not pilled at all.
Fits my tall two-year-old
He is tall for his age and the 100 works. The sleeves are long enough, which is unusual.
Would recommend to anyone
Simple, well made, does what it says. That is all I want from baby clothes.
Bought it on sale, would pay full
Got it during the sale but it is worth the full price. I would buy it again at seventy-nine.
The lilac is unusual
I had not seen a dusty lilac anywhere else. Everyone asks where it is from.
Soft straight out of the bag
No breaking-in period. Soft from day one, which is unusual for anything fleece-lined.
Copes with a messy eater
Pasta sauce, yoghurt, weetbix. It has washed out every time with no staining.
Bought for my grandson
My daughter asked for one after seeing her friend's. Now I have bought two more.
Good weight for the price
It feels like a hundred-and-twenty-dollar jumper. Genuinely surprised when I opened it.
Perfect first hoodie
Her first proper hoodie and the ears made her laugh. She wears it constantly now.
Lovely, wish it came in a bigger size
Perfect for my three-year-old but my five-year-old wants one and the range stops at four years. Please make bigger sizes.
Great quality, slightly roomy
Ordered true to size and it is a touch big on her. I would size down next time. The quality itself is excellent.
Beautiful, dries slowly
No complaints about the quality, but it takes a while to line dry in winter. Not a fault, just worth knowing.
Lovely, but limited stock
Wanted the sage and it was sold out in her size. Went cream instead and I am happy, but please restock.
Very good, sizing runs generous
Sizing runs a bit generous, which worked in our favour. Soft and warm. Would buy again.
Nice hoodie, arrived creased
The hoodie is lovely but it arrived quite creased from the packaging and I had to wash it before gifting it. The quality itself is fine.
Good, but slow to arrive
The product is good. It took nine days to reach regional Queensland, which was longer than I expected. I would still buy again.
Wrong colour sent first time
Ordered apricot and received cream. Support sorted it quickly and the hoodie itself is lovely, but the initial mix-up was frustrating.
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A closer look
Six details you notice once it's on
Nothing here is decoration. Each one is the answer to something that annoys you about the hoodies they already own.
01
The bear ears
Sewn on, not printed. Two rounded ears stitched into the hood so they keep their shape through every wash.
02
The hood seam
A single seam runs down the centre of the hood. It holds the shape so the hood sits up rather than falling over their eyes.
03
Brushed fleece inside
The lining is brushed, not bonded, so it stays soft against bare skin instead of going stiff and pilled.
04
Tag-free neckline
The size and care information is printed straight onto the fabric. Nothing to scratch at the back of their neck.
05
No drawstring
A fixed hood with no cord to pull, chew or catch. One less thing to think about.
06
Ribbed cuffs and hem
Fitted cuffs hold the sleeves down when they’re climbing, and the hem has a small slit at each side so it moves with them.
Size and fit
Cut to be worn over everything
Hearthling is a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, so it layers cleanly over a bodysuit in autumn and a long-sleeve tee in winter. If your little one is between sizes, or you'd like it to last a second winter, size up — the ribbed hem keeps a slightly larger hoodie looking intentional rather than borrowed.
Soft on bare skin
Brushed fleece lining and a tag-free neckline. No scratch, no itch, no complaining.
Moves with them
Dropped shoulders and a relaxed body, so it doesn't ride up when they crawl, climb or reach.
Warm, not bulky
Fleece-lined but light enough to wear in the pram without them overheating.
Five sizes
From 6–9 months through to 3–4 years, so you can buy the same hoodie twice.
Everything you'd want to know
We're happy to share the full detail — we just don't think a spec sheet is the first thing you need at 6am on a cold morning.
See the full specification
| Sizes | 73, 80, 90, 100 and 110 |
|---|---|
| Age range | 6 months to 4 years |
| Fabric | Cotton-blend knit with a brushed fleece lining |
| Fit | Relaxed, with dropped shoulders |
| Neckline | Tag-free, no drawstring |
| Cuffs and hem | Ribbed, with a small side slit at the hem |
| Colours | Eight — cream, pink, grey marle, black, sage, apricot, butter yellow and lilac |
| Care | Machine wash cold with like colours. Tumble dry low or line dry. |
Something we haven't answered? Ask us directly — a real person replies, usually the same day.
A closer look
Nine colours, one very soft shape
Muted cream, blush pink, grey marle, black, sage, apricot, butter yellow and lilac — chosen to sit quietly in a nursery rather than shout from a shelf. Whichever you pick, the shape stays the same: relaxed, rounded, and easy to get on a wriggling child.
Three things to know
Worn every day, washed every week
01
Layer it
It's built for the in-between months. Over a bodysuit on a mild day, over a long-sleeve tee when it turns. The relaxed cut means you're not wrestling it on.
02
Wash it normally
Cold machine wash with like colours, tumble dry low or line dry. The fleece lining is brushed rather than bonded, so it stays soft instead of pilling after a few washes.
03
Hand it down
The ribbed cuffs and hem hold their shape, and the ears are sewn rather than printed, so it survives being worn by a second child — or passed on to a friend.
Real families
What it actually looks like on a Tuesday
Not a studio. A highchair, a couch, a pram and a backyard. This is where Hearthling earns its place — in the ten minutes before you have to leave the house.
Photos from Hushfern families using Hearthling at home. Individual fit varies with your child's build.
Honest comparison
How Hearthling compares
We compared it against the two things parents actually buy instead — a supermarket kids' hoodie, and the printed novelty ones that look lovely in the photo and feel scratchy in the hand.
| Hushfern | Hearthling | Supermarket kids' hoodie | Printed novelty hoodie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brushed fleece lining inside, against bare skin |
Yes | Sometimes | |
| Tag-free neckline | Yes | Printed label | Woven tag |
| No drawstring | Yes | Usually has one | Usually has one |
| Ears sewn, not printed | Sewn | No ears | Printed only |
| Colour range | 8 colours | 2–3 | 1–2 |
| Money-back guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee | 14 days | 14 days |
| Warranty | 12 months | None stated | None stated |
Safety
Made to be safe around your baby
We'd never ask you to take our word for it. Here's exactly what we've checked, and how.
The Hushfern promise
Try Hearthling with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Put Hearthling through a real winter. Let them eat in it, play in it, and have it washed a dozen times. If it isn't the hoodie they reach for every morning, email us and we'll refund every cent — including return postage within Australia. No forms, no restocking fee, no awkward questions.
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Everything parents ask us
What size should I order?
Hearthling runs true to the age range on the size guide, with a relaxed fit and dropped shoulders. If your child is between sizes, or you want it to last a second winter, size up — the ribbed hem keeps a slightly larger hoodie looking intentional. The five sizes are 73, 80, 90, 100 and 110, covering roughly 6 months to 4 years.
Is it warm enough for winter?
It's a fleece-lined cotton-blend knit, which sits between a plain sweatshirt and a padded jacket. It's designed for the in-between months and for layering — over a bodysuit in autumn, over a long-sleeve tee in winter. For a cold morning in the pram, add a blanket rather than a bulkier layer.
Will it shrink in the wash?
Wash cold and tumble dry low, or line dry. That's how we tested it, and it's how the fabric holds its size. Hot washes and high heat are what shrink cotton blends, so we don't recommend them.
Does the fleece pill?
The lining is brushed rather than bonded, which is the slower-wearing construction. With a cold wash and a low tumble, it stays soft. If it does pill within the first year, that's a fault and we'll replace it under the warranty.
Is the hood safe for a baby?
The hood is fixed with no drawstring, no cord and no toggles — the main risk on children's hoodies simply isn't there. Even so, it's clothing rather than sleepwear: don't use it instead of a fitted sleeping bag at night, and keep the hood down when they're in a car seat.
Are the ears attached properly?
They're sewn into the hood, not printed or glued, so they keep their shape and stay put through repeated washing. That's the detail we see fail first on cheaper versions, which is why we specified it this way.
What are the colours like in person?
They're deliberately muted — cream, blush pink, grey marle, soft black, sage, apricot, butter yellow and lilac. Screens vary, so if you're deciding between two, email us and we'll send you a photo of the actual fabric in daylight.
Will it fit over a bodysuit or a tee?
Yes. The relaxed body and dropped shoulders are cut to layer. It's designed to go over a bodysuit in autumn and over a long-sleeve tee in winter without riding up.
How do I wash it?
Machine wash cold with like colours, then tumble dry low or line dry. Wash it inside out if you want the fleece lining to stay at its softest for longer. No bleach, no fabric softener.
How fast is shipping?
Free within Australia on all orders, dispatched same-day if you order before 2pm AEST. Most Australian orders arrive within 3–6 business days. International delivery is 7–13 business days with tracking.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, worldwide, with tracking on every order. International delivery is typically 7–13 business days and duties are calculated at checkout.
What if it doesn't fit?
You have a 30-day money-back guarantee. Wear it, wash it, and if the size or the colour isn't right we'll swap it or refund it — including return postage within Australia. We'd rather you got the right one than kept the wrong one.
Can I buy it as a gift?
Yes, and it's the most common reason people buy two. Orders ship in plain packaging with no prices on the paperwork, so it's ready to give as it arrives.
Is it covered by warranty?
12 months, covering seams, cuffs, the ribbed hem and the sewn ears. If something goes wrong we repair or replace it free of charge, including return shipping.
What if I want matching ones for siblings?
That's most of our repeat orders. All nine colours come in all five sizes, so you can match them exactly or put each child in their own colour.
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