https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:51:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922268 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:04:21 +0000 poppygirl15 2922268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: I'm glad you bought them. We have one and love it (DS is on year two of wearing it and it's holding up great). They wash amazingly and I personally totally think they're thin enough to wear in the car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922267 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:26:36 +0000 nana87 2922267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got them and they're great! Mostly bc my girls will actually wear them, unlike heavier coats that are stiffer and harder for them to run around. Def not heavyweight though, we switch to warmer coats and/or layer with a sweatshirt when it dips into the 30s. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922263 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:18:30 +0000 bees_knees 2922263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! I think I might go ahead and order one! It’s mostly just for walking into preschool :) We live in (snowy, really friggin cold) MT so we have several heavier weight jackets for winter play! (And if anyone needs an affordable heavy jacket, we love the Snozu ones from Costco every fall! They are like $20 and include a hat. I think we have one in every size, including baby snowsuits 😂 and for DS1, who is out of toddler sizes, we grabbed the Gerry 3 in 1 winter coat from Costco and it has also been great!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922262 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:13:21 +0000 wrkbrk 2922262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: Hi! I’m on my third light weight primary puffer for my son and I LOVE THEM. Perfect for booster seat. Perfect for preschool. Good price. Never had an issue with wear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922259 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:26:34 +0000 JJ2626 2922259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the lightweight primary puffer. It’s not a heavy winter coat-we use it in California when it’s in the 50s. We’ve used it in drizzle and it’s been fine. No complaints. I think it’s thin enough to use in a carseat but I haven’t tried. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922257 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:34:03 +0000 karenbme 2922257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a puffer bunting from primary. I’m squeamish about puffy in the car seat so I don’t use it that way, but it’s not super thick. It’s also not waterproof, so doesn’t work as well in snow which was disappointing for us because it’s very snowy here. DD got a wet butt the few times we used it for snow play. A jacket would probably be ok, her clothes have never gotten wet above the waist, but could if your kiddo like to roll around in the snow. If we had paid anywhere near full price I would’ve sent it back, but it’s a decent back up to her Columbia snowsuit at the $25 I paid for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/primary-puffer-jacket#post-2922255 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:43:30 +0000 bees_knees 2922255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PSA Primary coats are $22.50 right now 🙌🏼 Anyone have one? How do they compare to the Gap Prima loft kids coats? Hoping that it is thin/squishy enough to be car seat safe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920851 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:29:56 +0000 SweetCaroline 2920851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i like the brand Costco generally has. For the previous 2 years, they had nice bibs with reinforced knees. They are still in good shape when DD is done with them and will be handed down to DS. I've bought some high rated best sellers on Amazon that were junk when DD was done with them, since they didn't have a reinforced knee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920843 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:58:34 +0000 gotkimchi 2920843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: just chiming in to say I’ve used target snow pants through 2 kids and we live in wi so we’ve had good luck with those </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920842 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:43:17 +0000 Chuckles 2920842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Carrot: thanks! Those look like a great choice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920786 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:02:16 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2920786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: I bought London Fog for my kiddo (bib style, they go up to 14-16) on Amazon twice now. I admittedly can't vouch for their longevity since we don't get heavy winters in VA where I am, but they feel very sturdy and good quality compared to some others I've seen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920782 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:44:17 +0000 Chuckles 2920782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can I slightly threadjack and ask what brand of snowpants people recommend? I want ones that will be warm and hold up through 2 kids, but some are so expensive. I'm willing to pay more if it's worth it, but I'd rather not if I don't have to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920780 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:25:20 +0000 meadow 2920780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>👍👍👍👍👍👍 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920727 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:13:42 +0000 catgirl 2920727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still have a pair of bib style ones for me! I find they keep me much warmer and drier if I’m actually playing in the snow. I think we’ll keep buying them for DD until she has an issue with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920725 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:45:45 +0000 hellobeeboston 2920725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my 7 year old in regular snow pants this past year... but I think this year I'm going to go back to the bib-style, especially if we have a snowier year than last year, knowing he's outside more this year and want him to be as warm as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920695 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:26:56 +0000 greencraftycello 2920695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up in a snowy area, and remember wearing the ones with bibs through elementary school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920691 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:59:51 +0000 Lahela017 2920691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had bibs until I was in high school, if I remember correctly. They are so much warmer and keep you so much drier when sledding and playing in the snow. I still have a pair of bibs for when it's really cold out. I much prefer them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920688 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:07:14 +0000 PinkElephant 2920688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 8, 6, and 4 year old all still wear bibs (though I may consider pants for the older two for skiing). For snow play/tubing, it just keeps them drier IMO, and keeps their pants up (they’re all quite slim). However, my 8 year old is wearing 6/6X snow bibs, I think. I’m not sure how big they come! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-pants#post-2920687 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:01:58 +0000 meadow 2920687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I have put my kids in snowpants with bibs the last few years..... when did you move away from snowpants with bibs?</p> <p>I like knowing that they aren't getting snow down their pants or up their back - but will completely acknowledge how going potty stinks in these kind of snow pants.</p> <p>When I try to think about being a kid - I think I wore bibbed snow pants well into childhood.....</p> <p>I'm asking because I decided to go big/go home and buy a one kid road coat for each kid and get a pair of snow pants for free - I can't decide what size to order knowing I certainly won't use them this year....</p> <p>(PS - our winter activities include sledding and playing in our yard - not skiing or anything intense...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-warm-winter-coat-recommendations#post-2919858 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:29:40 +0000 bees_knees 2919858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: We order online FREQUENTLY lol I miss the fresh/frozen stuff though. Our groceries here are outrageously priced for mediocre quality. P.S. I’m also that far from a target :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-warm-winter-coat-recommendations#post-2919850 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:56:35 +0000 LemonJack 2919850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad I could help! I go to Costco weekly and can’t imagine being that far from one. 😩 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-warm-winter-coat-recommendations#post-2919820 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:43:03 +0000 bees_knees 2919820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: thanks I just ordered it. We are 300+ miles from the nearest Costco (😭) and cant check it out in person so that really helped! It’s $10 off now, so it was only $30 shipped. I got the snow pants too ($18) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-warm-winter-coat-recommendations#post-2919785 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:13:21 +0000 LemonJack 2919785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It hasn’t been worn yet, but I just bought our oldest a Gerry coat from Costco because the Lands End one she has is still too big. When I compare thickness, the Gerry coat seems comparable to the Lands End one and was a fraction of the price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-warm-winter-coat-recommendations#post-2919775 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:09:43 +0000 bees_knees 2919775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in MT and have frigid, windy winters. We already have several inches of snow (not happy about that). Previously my kids have worn the Snozu coats from Costco and we’ve been really happy with them, but DS1 has unfortunately outgrown their sizing. Can anyone recommend an affordable, super warm winter coat? Anyone have any experience with Costco’s Gerry youth systems coat? TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-coats#post-2900273 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:46:42 +0000 Alba4 2900273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: I second Gap coats. They have all lasted through my two boys. 40%off sales are pretty common. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-coats#post-2900136 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 03:40:39 +0000 meadow 2900136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone!!! I wound up going the gap route. They had a 50% sale I couldn't resist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-coats#post-2899976 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 13:37:07 +0000 MrsSRS 2899976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Primary.com! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-coats#post-2899909 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:31:34 +0000 pachamama 2899909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in northern New York and my son goes to an outdoor preschool. We got the three-in-one l.l.Bean and a puffer from Columbia. The 3 in 1's fleece is substantial! Of course my son won't wear it because he's such a turd about wearing new clothes 😆😆 but eventually he will.</p> <p>[attach=5254/19/pzkiom.300x600.Screenshot_20191018-073032.png]</p> <p>It goes on sale a lot. It can get you through every cold season in NJ. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-coats#post-2899904 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:30:04 +0000 wrkbrk 2899904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: primary.com! I got the light puffer coat and matching vest and hoodie for my son (PreK). Love them and much cheaper than say north face. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-coats#post-2899846 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:44:06 +0000 catgirl 2899846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When DD was little we really liked the cat and jack 3 in 1 coats. The inner layer was perfect for day to day, it was think enough to be safe in the car seat but still relatively warm. The outer layer was perfect if we were going to be outside more, and layering both was wonderful when it was really cold. </p>