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We've bought ours from the Gap for the past few years - they're pretty cute, warm enough for Canadian winters, and can usually be found at least 40% off if you watch for sales.

@meadow: Also in NJ I got my son's coat from Zara for $30 in the fall of 2017 and somehow it lasted (and truly looked good) for two winters! Just got literally the exact same one in a bigger size and broke it out this morning. They also make down versions that are like $50-60, I think ours is just lined with poly stuffing, I know like a Patagonia level coat would be warmer, but it was perfectly sufficient.

We're in the NE; I've liked the Gap thin puffers. When it's super cold I just add fleece under. I've also had Columbia that was good! I am all over the place as I try to scout out sales during the summer!

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.

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.

It goes on sale a lot. It can get you through every cold season in NJ.