Has anyone found a warm, but thin winter coat?

I bought a warm puffy jacket for DS last winter. It was a PITA to keep putting it on and then taking it off in the car seat. I'd love to get him a winter jacket that he can wear in the car seat. It needs to be warm b/c he'll be spending time outside most days. We tend to get a bit more snow here and have slightly colder weather than LI.

Has anyone found a warm winter jacket that's thin enough to wear in the car seat?

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I want to get my DD a north face when she is older...lol. I am crazy.

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/infants-3m-24m-jackets-amp-vests/infant-denali-jacket.html

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How about one of the Columbia or North Face ones with the zip-in fleece lining? Then you could put on the outer layer for outside play, but use the warm inner layer for the car, etc.

I LOVED DS's last year--it was Children's place, and not at all bulky, but had sherpa lining. I don't see it this year though.

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I have - I get DD the squall parka from Lands End (they are having 25% off this weekend on full price items I believe). I get her the parka and snow pants - her preschool takes them outside every single day - unless it rains so they are outside in the really cold weather. They have temperature ratings on them (this one is -15/25 degrees). They are fleece lined and not puffy. It was a coat that was recommended to me by a car seat installation person b.c it was not puffy. DD has used them for 3 years and last year she said she was warm all winter. Many of the children in her preschool had this coat as well. I think columbia and LL bean probably make similar ones as well. But I know that the lands end was is really great.

It comes in a bunch of colors.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/SquallParka~211603_5.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::DY6&CM_MERCH=IDX_00003__0000000338&origin=index

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Just bought DS this one from Old Navy, super warm but not bulky at all (it also comes in blue).

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we use 2 different ones. A down coat for outside, and just a northface-like fleece for the car. When I carry him out to the car, I wrap a blanket around him too.

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I agree with the poster who suggested Land's End. I have been using them for a few years now with DD. They can be a little pricer but if you get them on sale they are reasonable. Also, if you order them with a free shipping code and have to return them, you can bring them to a sears that has Lands End stuff and you aren't out any money.

I do this and order a few different sizes if I'm not sure what will fit best. I'm out the extra $$ initially, but return the ones I don't need and it's credited back to my sears card.

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I am a Gap warmest jacket fan but ever since I started buying LE, I am won over. (Plus I heard the newer Gap coats are really not the same quality-wise as they were a few years ago) They look so thin you almost refuse to believe they are warm enough but they always are. My DS has been using them for a few years now and I just got my DD one and it's so gorgeous!

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I bought DS a north face fleece.

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Last year we had one like this from Carters. It is basically a fleece but water resistent. I loved it!
Girl version

Boy version

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I got DS the northface. Not sure what I'm going to do for DD yet.

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I am going to buy dd a north face. I am going to buy a size up so hopefully she can get 2 years of wear out of it, making the cost feel a little better!

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Posted by MrsS2005

Posted by Lillykat

I have - I get DD the squall parka from Lands End (they are having 25% off this weekend on full price items I believe). I get her the parka and snow pants - her preschool takes them outside every single day - unless it rains so they are outside in the really cold weather. They have temperature ratings on them (this one is -15/25 degrees). They are fleece lined and not puffy. It was a coat that was recommended to me by a car seat installation person b.c it was not puffy. DD has used them for 3 years and last year she said she was warm all winter. Many of the children in her preschool had this coat as well. I think columbia and LL bean probably make similar ones as well. But I know that the lands end was is really great.

It comes in a bunch of colors.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/SquallParka~211603_5.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::DY6&CM_MERCH=IDX_00003__0000000338&origin=index

DS is tiny and is still wearing 12-18 month clothes. This would be a good option for next winter though. Thanks!

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Message edited 9/4/2010 9:27:03 AM.