Hanna Andersson
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Girls' Hanna Andersson Strawberry Sweetness On Echinacea Playground Dress with Pockets in 100% Combed Cotton
Girls' Hanna Andersson Multicolored Spring Daises Playground Dress with Pockets in 100% Combed Cotton
Girls' Hanna Andersson Ecru And Yellow Flower On Blue Playground Dress with Pockets in 100% Combed Cotton
Girls' Hanna Andersson Ecru Flowers Sleeveless Drop Waist Peplum Dress
Girls' Hanna Andersson Unicorn Garden On Green Playground Dress with Pockets in 100% Combed Cotton
French Terry Overalls in 100% Combed Cotton Baby
Baby Sleeper Pajamas
Silky smooth HannaSoft for baby's soundest sleep, now in a TENCEL Modal rib for an enhanced 4-way stretch. The same breathable, buttery-softness you love, with more stretch for eas...
Girls' Hanna Andersson Strawberry Sweetness On Echinacea HannaJams Pajama Set in 100% Organic Combed Cotton
Mini Strawberries On Echinacea Dress & Leggings Set in Dress Is 100% Combed Cotton Baby Girls'
Women's Long Sleeve HannaSoft Nightshirt
Girls' Hanna Andersson Rainbow 7-Pack Organic Cotton Hipster Underwear in 100% Cotton
Girls' Hanna Andersson Spring Frozen Unders 7-Pack Disney 2 Organic Cotton Classic Underwear in 100% Cotton
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Hanna Andersson
29 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 31, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Seconding the Hanna underwear - my kid has pairs from like 3 years ago that still look new. Their seconds shop is clutch too, got some jammies for half price that had basically invisible "defects"
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 31, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Hanna Andersson is the real MVP if you want things that survive the wash and the playground. The stuff is soft, thick, and still looks great after months
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 31, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Any 100% cotton sleepwear for kids has to be form fitting by law, so we always size up for Hanna jams. Everything else is true to size (that is to say, fits like old Gymboree used to - not like Carter’s, which runs small, or the children’s place, which is weird and boxy.)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 31, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Hanna Andersson! The quality is great.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 31, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
If you go to a used clothing store, you will probably start to see which baby and kids’ clothes last over time. From my observations, brands like Hanna Andersson, Tea, Boden/Mini-Boden, Joules, vintage Gap, Lands End—also some smaller boutique brands. Look for organic cotton. My trick in 2nd hand shopping is to look for “lots” of clothes on ebay in those brands, so you get a bunch of quality clothes in a bundle and save on shipping. Like search for 5t lot Boden and see what turns up. And make offers!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
My kids are tweens/teens now, so my feedback is in retrospect. Boden was my favorite for special occasions. I have many pieces (pinnies and tees) saved. Hanna for pjs and babies. Tea for every day, but it fades. Gap and Cat & Jack for school. Now that my kids are older, I shop a lot at Zara, Abercrombie, and still Target.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
I have four kids and there are items from Hanna Andersson that made it through all four (and are being worn by grandchildren)!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
You only need one set of grandparents shopping at Hanna Andersson and Gymboree for every, I dunno, six toddlers of a given size. You can pass those cute outfits down through a whole neighborhood of 2T's and then start working through their cousins. The stuff is indestructible.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
I slept on HA underwear through 3 kids, and then lucked into like 20 pairs second hand at a quarter a piece. Indestructible!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Primary. Older Hanna Andersson is better-thicker; softer. Mini Boden on sale only
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Hanna Anderson, GAP Baby/Kids, CrewCuts, Janie & Jack, North Face, Patagonia, Vans (sneakers), Bogs (boots). I buy on sale for new, or thrift these brands on ThredUp. I try to buy natural fibers (cotton, mostly). Everything holds up well and resells well because everything it is in excellent condition even used.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Hanna Andersson, Primary, Boden, Land's End/L.L. Bean (great for swim and winter outerwear), Gymboree, Gap, and Oshkosh (older especially on the last 3) I go through Poshmark and make bundles. Sometimes you can get another 20-40% discounts from sellers who just want to clear things out. A bit older is best - not only will the sellers normally give higher discounts (the old 'I don't need a 12mo jacket for my 7 year old') but the quality was a lot better across the board. Carters, Old Navy, Garanimals, Gerber are all cheap enough new that it's fine to fill out a wardrobe, but I typically have more issues with tears/wear/not being able to get stains out.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
* Hanna Anderssen (especially PJs and undies) * Tea Collection * Primary * Boden * Gap The first four are also good for resale. Gap less so.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
GAP, Uniqlo, Hanna Andersson. Just bought my 4 year old nephew some underwear from Lucky & Me and he LOVES them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
I have had some success with what limited items i chose to buy from Hanna Andersen on clearance. I also really liked the heatgear layers from Uniqlo. You will find weird things out about your kid, like maybe reinforced knees are not reinforced when your child is involved. I focused on how things felt - shirts and sleepwear should be soft and breathable. Pants should be more durable. Sweats and leggings will not be, so don't spend $$ on those. My kid grows fast so I didn't even have time for them to really destroy much other than pants and a shirt or two. So I also didn't buy a ton in each size. Currenty they have 2 pairs of shoes because they outgrow them every 12 weeks right now. One for play and one for school. I have some in the next size up ready to go when they get there.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Hanna Anderson is great quality and easy to resell/consign. Patagonia for outerwear. Ive been happy with the quality of most of my Zara purchases but they don’t resell/consign as easily. I also have had good luck with H&M as long as it’s 100% cotton. A nice thing about H&M is a lot of their bottoms have waist expanders so they can grow with the child. H&M runs into same issue not being able to resell/consign as it’s seen as “fast fashion”. I have had the best experience buying from consignment shops. For one, they buy it back :) Last Xmas my daughter wore a Hanna Anderson dress once and I sold it back to them. Also it’s an affordable way to get more expensive clothes for great prices. She’s wearing some $65 Boden shoes that I got for around $15. The Patagonia Ive been able to find on Poshmark.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
If you have Once Upon a Child go there and look for second hand Primary, Hanna Anderson, Boden, and vintage Gymboree etc... take your time feeling the fabrics. I recently got a Gymboree shirt for my oldest that I'm confident will make it through all (soon to be 3) of my boys because it's so thick and well stitched. Look for shirts that feel sturdy. Some old Gap and Old Navy will be good too. I've also bought kids Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama second hand and those are durable too.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
We get hand me downs, or buy second hand when we can. Grandparents have been buying some Hannah Anderson and they are better quality and adorable, they also seem to resell fairly well. I actually like jumping beans (kohl's brand) - fairly cheap and fit my child well. Each brand fits a bit differently too, my child is tall and thin so some brands end up being too short on her.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
I stick to mostly Old Navy for daily wear, I try and stick to 100% cotton or next highest. Just lots of options there. Love Hanna quality and cuteness, but I swear the stains cling to it - any item with a perma stain is always Hanna no matter what I use to remove it. Zara for funky stuff or interesting fabrics/designs. Of all I have tried - Kyte Baby or Rags to Raches for softest tees/pjs
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Dec 30, 2025
The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?
Hanna Anderson for clothes and Plae shoes. Someone gave me some used clothes and shoes by these brands and the fabrics hold up. I started buying them during sale times (like now), and have been for at least 5 years. There's no pilling, and the only reason they stop being wearable is damange (grease stains, paint, kid made cuts or holes) or being outgrown. Even in the sizing for HA you get more time in the clothes. Plae shoes last over a school year of hard wear and tear. LL bean also has an rain coat and rain shoes that seem to last forever (my kiddo would still be wearing them if he hadn't outgrown them).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Dec 30, 2025
How do synthetic base layers compare to merino wool base layers?
I’m reading the responses to your question with interest. People are always questioning if it’s a “real” allergy and I’m pretty sick of it. I used to get silk longjohns, which breathe well, and in the old days the explorers on Mt Everest used to wear them as base layers. Sometimes 2 or even 3 layers due to the extreme cold. Now I don’t exercise outdoors in the winter, so there’s that caveat. But I wear a base layer of 100% cotton from Hanna Anderson; and sometimes use some rayon longjohns that are thinner. None of my layers are tight. Tight = cold. Staying dry is important when it’s really cold, like close to zero, but that’s too cold for me anyway, so I’m not out in it for long. I also wear cotton socks. DRY socks. I change them (and my shoes) after I go to the gym before I go home. To those who love their wool - I’m happy for you. You don’t have to deal with this inconvenience, and you have so many options! But those of us who can’t wear it can still be ok.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Dec 5, 2025
Seeking cotton women's nightgowns like Hanna Andersson (now discontinued)
I know it’s been 6 months, but I just saw women’s holiday flannel nightshirts on the Hanna website made from 100% combed cotton sueded flannel. They also have the “HannaSoft” nightshirt which is made of 94% Tencel/6% spandex stretch jersey knit. I know. Not even close. They also have a “Pre-Loved” tab now and you can filter by category and size. I chose “pajamas” and “XL” and it came up with adult pieces.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Jun 7, 2025
Seeking cotton women's nightgowns like Hanna Andersson (now discontinued)
You can try Poshmark for HA adult nightgowns
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Jun 7, 2025
Seeking cotton women's nightgowns like Hanna Andersson (now discontinued)
I think Hanna still sells cotton nightgowns around Christmas (Dear Deer & Gnome) if you don’t care about the print being out of season. You could try posting an ISO in a HA/Boden BST group on FB.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25May 10, 2025
Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products
Hanna Andersson pajamas. Those stripes may make me look a bit like a jailbird but I have worn and washed mine hundreds of times and they’re still phenomenal!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26May 10, 2025
Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products
Streadler mechanical pencils LEGO Liberty tabletop flatware - from the kids stainless steel to adults I’ve been amazed at the quality Redland cotton sheets Brooklinen towels - holy crap I ordered these with my bedsheets (I didn’t find the sheets impressive) but I am obsessed with their towels. I don’t understand how they’re not famous for their towels. wecks jars for leftovers - they have a replacement for the rubber ring and a glass lid I’m coming around to Cotopaxi since it’s repairable like Patagonia Patagonia for my winter coats and luggage Reima kids outdoor gear, I got some used and my two kids used it. We passed it on and the winter coats and boots still look brand new. You’d never know they were on their 6-8th kid at this point. Blueland refillable hand soap containers. My kids have been abusing them for 7 years and they still somehow work perfectly. They’re made of glass and have been dropped on my tile floor a handful of times and still somehow didn’t break. Adidas backpack - got this after frustration with beans crappy gear now on clearance at tjmaxx and it had a lifetime guarantee. It’s 3 years into my kid abusing it and is holding up amazingly well for a bag I only bought because it was pink and 3 weeks into school and I was tired. Ball canning jars - they just have it figured out Franklin well pumps (not buy for life so much as better product with better longevity). Other than that, local artists crafts I tend to find have amazing quality. Cutting boards, furniture from carpenters, cabinet makers tend to have the best and I go there first. I had a carpenter make me a coffee table and 4 adults could use that as a bench. It’s so sturdy. I’ve been fairly impressed so far by little adventures kids dress up clothing. They’re machine washable and years later actually are doing extremely well which is amazing for kids dress up clothing. I won’t know if it’s really BIFL level until it’s passed down to 6+ kids through my friends and they report back. So far 2 kids and approximately 4 years later it’s still going strong and has the gems and glitter still. I know underwear shouldn’t be BIFL but Hanna Andersson kids underwear is phenomenal quality There’s are companies who I previously considered for their longevity of products not always BIFL who have compromised quality and I no longer recommend them: Primary kids clothing - bought these in the early days of the brand and their kids cotton dresses have gotten dramatically thinner Llbean - dropped their guarantee on products and my kids backpack in preschool fell apart 3 separate times. She was 4 and it only carried a folder. My 2005 llbean was misused, overfilled and worn excessively and is in amazing shape. They suck now. Bombas socks - wear way faster now. My 2017 socks are in better shape than my 2023 socks. Gould well pumps are absolutely shite now
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Mar 3, 2025
Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?
Hanna Anderson is the only quality kids brand. We get lots of thrifted clothes and theirs always looks and feels great. I have used them with multiple kids and plan to pass them onto friends. All the others end up in the trash or back at the thrift store
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Mar 3, 2025
Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?
Or if you’re my mom … you’ve kept all the best baby clothes from when you had your kids, and are now joyfully pulling them out of eave spaces and washing them to present to your children (me) now that they’re having kids of their own. (And some of those are 35 year old Hanna Anderssons!)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Mar 3, 2025
Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?
I agree and disagree on this. We were fortunate enough to have received a lot of hand me down clothes for our baby and some of them are 50 years old. If you have a large family or friends with children around the same age it’s worth it to get the nicer things. We’re big Hanna Andersson fans.
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