After purchasing a number of hoodless Columbia jackets over the last few years for my now 4-year old, I recently purchased this one for him and am so glad I did. It fits well, looks cute, is comfortable (he says), and is easy to zip up. I also appreciate that the jacket is a snug it through the ribs to his waist (though he is a slender boy) in a good way: Some other jackets tend to be a bit boxy and let air come in up the sides. Not so with this jacket, which fits more like a sweater than a bulky jacket. It is a good weight for a mild winter, and would be godo for layering under a heavier jacket in a colder climate. Very happy with the quality and look of this purchase.