Question Winter coats and car seat

LuBaby16 · Sep 18, 2013

I now big puffy winter coats are not safe in car seats, but winter is coming up and I will need to keep my 2 year old one warm in a climate that gets very cold. Which winter coats do you suggest?

gigi · Sep 18, 2013

Patagonia Nanopuff or Northface Moondoggy.

MotoMommaNH · Sep 18, 2013

Anything fleece. Old Navy and Gap have nice warm heavier weight fleece. Just make sure its not insulated with anything.

Also there's The Car Seat Poncho.

LuBaby16 · Sep 18, 2013

How do you feel about the L.L. Bean puff n' stuff? Or the Land's End Boys Down Jacket? I'm worried just fleece won't be warm enough for northern Ohio lake effect cold.

MotoMommaNH · Sep 18, 2013

Not sure what they have in em but typically down filled is the way you want to go because you can tighten down the harness on it. Just not something super puffy.
Also, my now 3 year old did fleece in the car all last winter in NH (nor'Easter anyone?

) and we just took a heavier coat with us to put on his lap and then he could put it on when we got there. The car was usually pretty warm for most of the ride anyways.

featherhead · Sep 18, 2013

LuBaby16 said:
How do you feel about the L.L. Bean puff n' stuff? Or the Land's End Boys Down Jacket? I'm worried just fleece won't be warm enough for northern Ohio lake effect cold.

I live in southern Manitoba, where temps dip down to -30 or -40 C during winter with extreme windchills. My girls wear fleece in the vehicle. We layer clothing underneath. Usually a t-shirt, long sleeved shirt, hoody or sweater, and then the fleece. On the super cold days they will bring their parkas in the car and put them on once we get to our destination. My 6 year old is allergic to cold, and so far this has been sufficient. Of course they have nice warm hats, mittens, and boots as well. Sometimes we put tights or leggings under their pants.

LuBaby16 · Sep 18, 2013

featherhead said:
I live in southern Manitoba, where temps dip down to -30 or -40 C during winter with extreme windchills. My girls wear fleece in the vehicle. We layer clothing underneath. Usually a t-shirt, long sleeved shirt, hoody or sweater, and then the fleece. On the super cold days they will bring their parkas in the car and put them on once we get to our destination. My 6 year old is allergic to cold, and so far this has been sufficient. Of course they have nice warm hats, mittens, and boots as well. Sometimes we put tights or leggings under their pants.

We lived in Alaska the last 3 years and wore only fleece jackets most of the time. Norther Ohio winter, because of the dampness, is actually colder than the very low temps of Alaska. That's why I'm worried about using fleece.

LuBaby16 · Sep 18, 2013

MotoMommaNH said:
Not sure what they have in em but typically down filled is the way you want to go because you can tighten down the harness on it. Just not something super puffy.
Also, my now 3 year old did fleece in the car all last winter in NH (nor'Easter anyone? ) and we just took a heavier coat with us to put on his lap and then he could put it on when we got there. The car was usually pretty warm for most of the ride anyways.

I'll have to check that coat out then! Thank you for your help. The Land's End one is very slim fitting. Not puffy.

featherhead · Sep 18, 2013

LuBaby16 said:
We lived in Alaska the last 3 years and wore only fleece jackets most of the time. Norther Ohio winter, because of the dampness, is actually colder than the very low temps of Alaska. That's why I'm worried about using fleece.

Trust me, Manitoba is very damp also.

gigi · Sep 18, 2013

I don't like fleece personally. The jackets I listed were FAR easier to maneuver in the carseat and require zero loosening of the straps.

aries416 · Sep 18, 2013

I'm in Iowa and grew up in Chicago. My kids wear fleece coats in the car and for errands. They have heavier coats for outdoor play or for school recess. They've never complained and for the 5 minutes we're walking into a store or back to the car, a little cold will not hurt them (none of mine are allergic to the cold!).

MotoMommaNH · Sep 18, 2013

gigi said:
I don't like fleece personally. The jackets I listed were FAR easier to maneuver in the carseat and require zero loosening of the straps.

Only thing is both those jackets are like $80+ which is just not on the budget for many, especially a 2yo that will only get a season out of it (unless you happen to find one on EBay that's used etc. ) I haven't been able to locate one yet for G.

jess71903 · Sep 18, 2013

I haven't seen one of these in person yet, but I like the idea:

http://www.cozywoggle.com

LuBaby16 · Sep 18, 2013

jess71903 said:
I haven't seen one of these in person yet, but I like the idea:

http://www.cozywoggle.com

Wow!! That looks cool!!

LuBaby16 · Sep 18, 2013

What do you all think about this option?

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=53862&vid=1&pid=636788002

Pixelated · Sep 18, 2013

jess71903 said:
I haven't seen one of these in person yet, but I like the idea:

http://www.cozywoggle.com

I have seen one in person - the owner shipped me a sample last year to look at - and I was impressed. It's probably not warm enough for the coldest of the cold days playing outside in frigid Canada or elsewhere (but she's got a warmer version in the planning stages), but it's pretty easy to use. I was pleased with the quality of the construction and my then-2 year old kept telling me it was cozy and she didn't want to take it off. The cut was nice, and it looked good.

BananaBoat · Sep 18, 2013

Costco

http://m.costco.com/Snozu-Girls'-Fleece-Lined-Down-Jacket---PinkTurquiose.product.100032956.html

Compresses into nothing (down) & is very very warm.

biddyk8 · Sep 18, 2013

Random question.

are snow pants ok to leave on in the car or are they too bulky around the crotch buckle? I have no problem skipping the coat in the car as it only takes 5 seconds to get it on before getting out, but snow pants take alot longer! Does the same rule apply if I dont need to adjust her harness for them its fine to wear?

mping · Sep 20, 2013

My kids wear a fleece jacket from H&M and then whatever winter coat they have.

keri1292 · Sep 20, 2013

SuzaBanana said:
Costco

http://m.costco.com/Snozu-Girls'-Fleece-Lined-Down-Jacket---PinkTurquiose.product.100032956.html

Compresses into nothing (down) & is very very warm.

THANK YOU!!! I've been looking for an affordable jacket in bright colors for Mitchell. Do you know how the sizing runs? Mitch is just now outgrowing his 2Ts and heading into the 3T's.

biddyk8 said:
Random question.

are snow pants ok to leave on in the car or are they too bulky around the crotch buckle? I have no problem skipping the coat in the car as it only takes 5 seconds to get it on before getting out, but snow pants take alot longer! Does the same rule apply if I dont need to adjust her harness for them its fine to wear?

I let my kids wear snow pants without the jacket when I picked them up from school which is just on the other side of the block. I never had to adjust the harness because the crotch strap was roomy in the Frontier. I'd try the seat with and without the pants.

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