Oodies and alternatives

[Rushyswife]

Looking for some advice please.

I was looking at Oodies for my children this winter, possibly me too!
They seem to be loved by people that have them, but I notice they are pretty pricy, and there seem to be lots of similar, oversized fleece hoodies available on Amazon etc.
Are these good cheap alternatives? Or are Oodies superior and I will find buying cheap is a false economy?

Haven't ever bought the official Oodies but got my DC the primark version earlier this week and they are lovely and were less than £20 each

I was about to suggest the primark ones. They aren't as good as the original in my DSD's opinion but they certainly do the job.

DP has one from Primark, mine is an Oodie. His is lovely and really soft, but you can tell the difference. Mine is a longer length and much thicker and warmer

I've got a Kuddly after them being recommended on here . I compared it to my friends one from Amazon and mine is much thicker and comfier. They got good reviews compared to oodie. Me and DD love ours . They always come out with good deals especially if you're buying multiple .

We have Aldi ones. They are as long and thick as the Oodies, (and had very similar prints to Oodie ones , in addition to the plain ones) and they are really good value, about £18 each from what I remember, but unhelpfully I dont know when they are coming in again. Worth looking out for, at least

Thanks all, trying to be organised, as I suspect there may be high demand for warm clothing this winter. Will look out for Aldi ones but think I will go with cheap ones for now

I have a kuddly, which is very similar to the oodie, they often have offers if you buy more than one. I also have bought a Primark one for less cold days

Here's a link to the Aldi ones so you know what to look out for, @Rushyswife but beware they sold out on the first morning at our local shop!

Costco ones are good DH has one. I have an oodie and it really is worth the money in my opinion

We bought ours from Dunelm. They had some kids ones but the choices were a bit more limited from memory.

I cant decide what to do. They are so ugly. Will I ever have romance again if I buy some for us?

I suspect they might be one of those things that once seen cannot be unseen

The Next ones are nice for children. They are called ponchos in the directory. Maybe not as thick but mine have worn them a lot as a dressing gown alternative.

Personally I'm sticking with a chunky cardigan and scarf that I already own and am not embarrassed to leave the house in!

I just wrap my kids in thick fleece dressing gowns (often a size bigger) and slipper boots. I was put off by the price of alternatives

Are oodies better than onesies for kids?

Depends on if your child can get out a onsie quick enough for the loo I'd say

Ds and I both have the LucyLocketLoves ones. We are seriously toasty in them. In fact often a bit too warm

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@chillipenguin ,Thank you.

I have a primark one and it's lovely and warm.

You enablers!!! 4 kuddly hoodies on their way

Honestly mine was the best Xmas present I've ever had . I use it more than my heated throw .

I got ours from online home store. Really reasonable and very warm!