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  • Four kids in colorful jackets zipped with ZipperBuddy Kids magnetic zipper adapters
  • ZipperBuddy Kids magnetic zipper adapter shown from several angles on a white background
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ZipperBuddy Kids

A little more “I can do it.”

$42.50 USD
$42.50 USD
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ZipperBuddy Kids brings one-handed magnetic zipping to the jacket your child already owns, with no sewing. It’s the same ZipperBuddy in shorter lengths.

Length
Zipper side

Find Your
ZipperBuddy Match

Grab the jacket you want to use with ZipperBuddy — or send this quiz to the person you're gifting it to so they can check their jacket directly.

🎉 Finish the quiz to unlock 10% off
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Zipper type
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Measure length
3
Slider side
Step 1 of 3 — Zipper type
What type of teeth does your jacket zipper have?
Look closely at your zipper and match it to one of these. ZipperBuddy MagZip works with #5 plastic zippers — we'll confirm that next!
Plastic zipper
✓ Plastic / Vislon
Molded plastic teeth
Metal zipper
Metal
Interlocking metal teeth
Coil zipper
Coil / Nylon
Spiral/nylon teeth
Other zipper
Other / Not sure
Hard-to-identify teeth
Step 1 of 3 — Confirm zipper size
Does your zipper slider have a "5" stamped on the back?
Flip the zipper pull over. Look for numbers stamped into the back — a "5" means it's a #5 zipper, exactly what ZipperBuddy MagZip is made for.
Zipper slider showing 5VSu stamp
Look for the "5" on the back of your zipper pull — it may appear as "5VSu" or similar
Step 2 of 3 — Zipper length
How would you like to measure your zipper?
Make sure your jacket is fully zipped before measuring. For the best fit, use a measuring tape if you have one.
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Measuring tape Most accurate

Measure from the top stop to the bottom stop of the zipper teeth for an exact length.

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Photo measuring tool

No tape? Take a photo of your zipper next to a sheet of printer paper and we measure it automatically — results are close but may vary slightly.

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iPhone Measure app

iPhone users: the built-in Measure app is highly accurate. Open it, point at the zipper, tap the length.

Step 2 of 3 — Photo measuring tool
Measure your zipper from a photo
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Zip your jacket fully so the zipper is straight and taut top to bottom.
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Lay the jacket flat on a table or floor, zipper facing up.
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Place a standard 8.5×11 inch sheet of printer paper directly next to the zipper on the same flat surface — not under or on top of the jacket.
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Photograph straight down from above so both the full zipper and full paper sheet are visible and flat.
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Upload the photo below. Tap all 4 corners of the paper, then tap the very top and very bottom of the zipper teeth.
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Tap here to choose or take a photo

Step 2 of 3 — Zipper length
Enter your zipper length
Make sure your jacket is fully zipped before measuring.
How to measure zipper length
inches
Step 2 of 3 — Zipper length
Here's what we found
Measured length
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Recommended size
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Not right? Tap Remeasure to go back and try again.

Step 3 of 3 — Slider side
Which side is the zipper slider on?
Hold your jacket facing you as if you're about to put it on. Which side is the zipper pull on when the zipper is open at the bottom?
Left side
Wearer's LEFT
Right side
Wearer's RIGHT
✓ Perfect Match
This ZipperBuddy MagZip matches your jacket's zipper type, size, and orientation. Handmade in Massachusetts — built for jackets like yours.
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Your jacket needs a custom ZipperBuddy
✓ Custom Match
We've got you covered
Our custom ZipperBuddy MagZip is made specifically for your jacket — same great quality, handmade in Massachusetts, built to fit your exact zipper.
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15% off your custom build — auto-applied at checkout
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ZipperBuddy Kids

$42.50 USD
$42.50 USD
Sale Sold out

Fits #5 plastic zippers. Choose by your jacket’s zipper, not age or clothing size. Not sure about length or zipper side? Email support@zipperbuddy.com before ordering.

Shipping & Returns

Every ZipperBuddy is handmade in Massachusetts. Free shipping on every US order. Please allow up to 5 business days for standard orders before shipping.

We ship within the United States only. For returns and exchanges, please visit our Return & Refund Policy or contact us at support@zipperbuddy.com.

Instructions for ordering ZipperBuddy with images and text on a white background

Find your ZipperBuddy Kids fit in 3 steps

Grab the jacket you want to use with ZipperBuddy Kids.

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2
3
Step 1 of 3 — Zipper type
What type of teeth does your jacket zipper have?
Look closely at your zipper and match it to one of these. ZipperBuddy Kids works with #5 plastic zippers — we’ll confirm that next!
Plastic zipper
✓ Plastic / Vislon
Molded plastic teeth
Metal zipper
Metal
Interlocking metal teeth
Coil zipper
Coil / Nylon
Spiral/nylon teeth
Other zipper
Other / Not sure
Hard-to-identify teeth
Step 1 of 3 — Confirm zipper size
Does your zipper slider have a “5” stamped on the back?
Flip the zipper pull over. Look for numbers stamped into the back — a “5” means it’s a #5 zipper, exactly what ZipperBuddy Kids is made for.
Zipper slider showing 5VSu stamp
Look for the “5” on the back of your zipper pull — it may appear as “5VSu” or similar
Step 2 of 3 — Zipper length
How long is your jacket’s zipper?
Measure from the very bottom stop to the top stop of the zipper teeth — not the fabric. Enter in inches, decimals welcome (e.g. 19.5).
How to measure zipper length
inches
Step 3 of 3 — Slider side
Which side is the zipper slider on?
Hold your jacket facing you as if you’re about to put it on. Which side is the zipper pull on when the zipper is open at the bottom?
Left side
Wearer’s LEFT
Right side
Wearer’s RIGHT
✓ Perfect Match
This ZipperBuddy Kids matches your jacket’s zipper type, size, and orientation. Handmade in Massachusetts — built for jackets like yours.
✓ Adult Size
You need the standard ZipperBuddy
Zippers 22 inches and up are adult size, so the standard ZipperBuddy is your match. Take a look — it comes in 22″, 24″, 27″ and 30″.
Shop the standard ZipperBuddy →
Your jacket needs a custom ZipperBuddy
✓ Custom Match
We’ve got you covered
Our custom ZipperBuddy is made specifically for your jacket — same great quality, handmade in Massachusetts, built to fit your exact zipper. We’ll email you after you order to get your zipper details.
📸 Not sure about your zipper? We’ll help.
Drop your email and we’ll reach out to help match your jacket.
✓ Got it! We’ll be in touch shortly.
📸 Help Me Match My Jacket

How it works.

The adapter zips onto your jacket’s existing zipper and gives it a self-aligning magnetic base, so you can start and close the zipper with one hand.

How to attach ZipperBuddy to a jacket, four-step photo collage on a gray jacket
Close-up of hands attaching a ZipperBuddy to a jacket zipper, no sewing needed
Close-up of hands holding a jacket zipper with a ZipperBuddy ready to attach

Different zipper or length? Explore Custom ZipperBuddy.

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