My child is under 8 and I think she can wear them for at least a full season - some 8-9 pants shrink quickly and look like flood pants but that's a fantastic length! They are sooooo soft and she loves them! Peas are very sweet. I need to order a basic set for her to wear under her school uniform this winter. she loves them! I washed them and they held up well and didn't shed which is sometimes a problem with fleece. These pants are great!