Opinions on the carseat coat

Whipple

New member

• Oct 30, 2011

• #1

So I was just curious what everyone thought about this coat. I'm thinking about options since baby is due in Feb, and its going to be rather cold for at least a few months, and I'm using a convertible so no option of the cover thing.

http://www.slingsandmore.com/in_stock_coats.htm

 

koda&phiasmama

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #2

Im interested in what others say about these type of products as well, Ive been looking into them I came across this looks a little easier but not quite as warm?

http://www.carseatponcho.com/

 

Pixels

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #3

The first one linked looks like it would likely be too bulky, especially around the crotch area and especially for a small baby.

The car seat poncho is fine, as there is absolutely nothing between the child and the seat and nothing between the child and the harness. The maker is a member of this site, CarSeatPoncho. I made my own version for my kids this year.

 

An Aurora

Senior Community Member

• Oct 30, 2011

• #4

I wouldn't do the "car seat coat" as it's expensive, awkward, and a well-fitting, one-piece fleece suit would accomplish the same thing without drafts and gaps. Plus it would be hard to get it fitted right so there wouldn't be extra fabric bunching up around the kid.

 

jenfrogmom

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #5

I agree with An Aurora. You could buy a Columbia Fleece. I make car seat ponchos for my kids, I don't even sew them, and they work great. If you want pics, I can take some in the morning.

 

ericarizo

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #6

We got kid cozy's for our kids. They ate similiar to a poncho and very warm.

 

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bnsnyde

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #7

I have the Colombia fleece and Northface ones. (They are all jackets, not full body). I guess it'll work out OK. And this year I have Carseat ponchos to go over them (except for the baby). Love those!

But even the fleece jackets makes it more difficult to buckle, and downright tricky with the baby. I know they are probably the best option, but it's still bulk. Not as easy as summer at all.

I wish we lived in Arizona, lol.

 

Katy

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #8

I buy the columbia fleece suit for the babies after they are out of a bucket. We use it with a poncho.

ETA we live in northern MN. With my youngest they didn't have one that fit at birth, so I bought a fleace set in NB size at JCpennies. Just throw the 2nd top blanket piece away. That thing is dangerous to use.

 

Last edited: Oct 30, 2011

VoodooChile

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• Oct 30, 2011

• #9

I saw some Columbia fleece at TJ Maxx last week. I know where ds and I are going tomorrow!

 

An Aurora

Senior Community Member

• Oct 30, 2011

• #10

FYI Columbia jackets tend to be short and wide. My kids are tall and thin so they don't fit very well. The North Face ones are cut longer and narrower IME.

 

blueindigo

New member

• Nov 2, 2011

• #11

jenfrogmom said:

I agree with An Aurora. You could buy a Columbia Fleece. I make car seat ponchos for my kids, I don't even sew them, and they work great. If you want pics, I can take some in the morning.

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Sorry to bump a thread a few days old, but I would love to see some pictures of the no sew ponchos you made! I would like to make one for DS and seeing one already made would help me (I am a visual person). Thanks

 

icnee

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• Nov 2, 2011

• #12

I dont know if you plan on wearing your baby or not but is you do then you could put baby in that to get in and out then you could just put your coat around the baby. And use a hat and blankets in the car.

 

Whipple

New member

• Nov 3, 2011

• #13

I do plan on wearing. I was just wondering about options. I am looking for a hooded fleece sleeper to use. It shouldn't matter if it's a size too big eh? I'll only need it for a couple months, I'm due in Feb. Then I can fit it over regular clothes. I do plan on using blankets and such, but It is just so cold in Feb and March!