I have a Lands End coat from last year for our 4 year old. It's a size 4 so I'm hoping it fits her this year. I realized when I took her to daycare this morning that she should have taken it with her. Ooops. Cold mornings, warm afternoons throw me off.
Where is your LO's winter coat from?
squash / 13208 posts
I bought them both last year , end of season
DD- children's place
DS - Gap
and yes, I pulled it out this morning - it was 27 -brrrr
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
Lands End, I think we're on our 3rd coat from there. My son is currently getting about 2 years wear from them, I buy one size up at the end of season sale.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
Ugh I am stumped this winter! DD1 is 22 months, so I'm kinda reluctant to spend $$ on Northface/Patagonia/LL Bean or what not until she's older and can maybe use the same size for 2 winters.
Last year, I got her a Carter's on Amazon during super sale for cheap. This year, I'm eyeing Children's Place... I was looking on Target before with their BOGO 50% but didn't like anything.
grapefruit / 4056 posts
Gap for both. I love their primaloft coats - super warm and thin enough to wear in a car seat!
pineapple / 12566 posts
Both are from Mini Boden and I bought them both last year at the beginning of the season. I'm pretty sure they will both make it the whole winter, so I'm happy I'm getting two years out of them. They've been in winter coats for about 2 weeks now.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
She just needs a lightweight one right now, so she is wearing one from Target our neighbor gave us. Then we have one from Costco (last year I think will fit) and a heavy one from Gap I got on clearance last spring.
grapefruit / 4988 posts
I get her a few coats for varying weather and use cases. Last year, we did:
- Patagonia puffball - for car and above freezing
- Lands End squall - for below freezing and playing outside
- Carters wool peacoat (couldn't resist how cute it was and the sale price) - best for temps around freezing
I just checked and I think they all still fit for this year so we might be set! We also have a couple fleeces of different weights for layering (one light cheap one from Carters and a much nicer thick one from Hanna Andersson).
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
JCPenney has a huge sale right now and you can get a puffy coat for $15. I just ordered one for DS.
cantaloupe / 6687 posts
We've done North Face and Patagonia from Nordstrom (anniversary sale is a great time to get a good price). We've also done Target. Last year we got her winter coat from Gap and I think it's going to last through this winter.
pomegranate / 3658 posts
She has three coats all of which were secondhand from neighbors: a cute fleece-lined raincoat from Gap, a peacoat with pink stars also from Gap, and a North Face puffy down coat.
grapefruit / 4321 posts
The two we will likely use most this fall/winter are a light weight quilted coat from Polo, and a North Face that's reversible (fleece on one side, waterproof on the other). It's been relatively cold in the mornings here (probably around 50 when they leave for school) but we haven't pulled out the coats yet because it's still 80 by the afternoon.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
Old Navy. It doesn't get too cold here so she doesn't need a high quality coat or a rain coat.
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
@Truth Bombs: can you tell me more about that reversible north face?
grapefruit / 4321 posts
@looch: This is the one we got. I assume there is a boy version. We haven't actually used it yet since it's still warm here but the quality is great.
blogger / kiwi / 588 posts
I usually get coats for them from Old Navy or Gap. It doesn't get too cold here so no need for a heavy duty winter jacket. They only really use it when we drive to the mountains to see snow.
persimmon / 1445 posts
Costco! It doesn't get super cold here so the little puffers they sell for $20 are fine for the two- three snowstorms we will have. DD actually asked for the exact coat that she outgrew from last year hahaha (and they have a baby snowsuit that matches it we will buy for DD2 when she gets here).
grapefruit / 4770 posts
I got DD a nice one from Osh Kosh outlet. It was listed as new online, and I happened to see it at the outlet with no obvious defects. I sized up to a 2T, and hopefully it gets us through the winter. It's like a parka. Winters get cold here! Now I just need to find her snowboots.
coconut / 8854 posts
We ended up finding one at Costco! its a really thin puffer coat. I wanted a Patagonia one, but I just couldn't justify $100 for only 1 year of use!
nectarine / 2047 posts
I got DS a Columbia reversible coat- fleece on one side and waterproof on the other on sale at REI. It's called double trouble, I believe.
grapefruit / 4649 posts
We do Patagonia down because they are compatible enough to pass the coat test in the car seat.
honeydew / 7504 posts
Target. I get the 3-in-1 where you can zip out the inner layer for the chilly fall mornings.
grapefruit / 4085 posts
We always do the North Face reversible jackets. Warm without the bulk. And I second the Nordstrom Anniversary sale!
honeydew / 7622 posts
Gymboree on clearance last year. And a gap hand me down from a friend and another from my sister
honeydew / 7230 posts
Their "going out into the snow" coats are from Gap.. Their cute winter coats that they wear when it's cold but they aren't going to get submerged in snow, are from Hanna Andersson.
coffee bean / 40 posts
Columbia Sportswear this year but I have gotten North Face in the past. She hates super puffy coats that she can't move in so the Columbia and NF are nice because they are still warm but lightweight. I buy a size up so it can last two years since these brands are pricier.
pear / 1718 posts
I just ordered this one, about 30 seconds ago, based on the reviews:
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/79616?feat=289-GN1&page=infants-and-toddlers-power-puffer-jacket
I hope it's as warm and cozy as they say!
persimmon / 1431 posts
Costco! I got her a thin puffer and fleece lined raincoat from there.
cherry / 108 posts
North Face Perrito. I purchased it on the NF site last year, and this year I bought it during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It's carseat friendly. They also have NF fleece for the fall/spring.
bananas / 9227 posts
Last year I discovered a local Swedish brand called Lindberg. It's Eco-friendly, soft, warm and super comfy. I was so happy with the quality, I had to get her a jacket from the same brand this year.
pomelo / 5866 posts
@mrsrain: I got LO a black (white trim) peacoat last winter and just adore it. I wish she could wear it all the time! 
eggplant / 11716 posts
We have Zara puffer coats and a Target 3-in-1, bought on clearance in previous springs that still fit, plus I got a cute red Bennetton coat from my local buy/sell group. I haven't paid more than $20 for any of them.
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