It’s just about time to get all bundled up. And with that, means the most adorable pom-pom hats, mittens and winter coats for kids.
Though adorable ruffled swimsuits and cool-patterned swim trunks may make for cute photo ops, we’re turning the page to the cooler months.
Think snowman building, sledding and sipping on hot cocoa — oh, with one of our favorite kids’ winter coats, of course.
The best part? Our top 18 selections aren’t limited to toddlers and elementary school-goers. We rounded up the most precious onesies and coats for babies that’ll make you want to go somewhere snowy every chance you get.
From The North Face’s puffers and furry hoods to Amazon’s affordable yet cozy basics, the possibilities are endless. Below, find the best kids’ coats for this season, with sizing and color options listed for a hassle-free shopping experience.
What to look for in a winter jacket for kids?
When looking for a kids’ winter coat, there are several things to consider. While you want something protective and warm, it’s also important that your child’s comfort, size and several other additional things factor in. Here’s a list of what to look for in this important piece of outerwear for children:
- Warmth: The main point of a winter jacket is to keep a child warm. Therefore, you want to make sure a jacket has proper insulation. Materials like down or synthetic fill should do the trick when it comes to keeping cold or freezing temperatures at bay.
- Windproof design: Wind chill can impact how cold it feels outside. Jackets and coats with protective hoods and even cuff sleeves that block cold air can make a huge difference in whether your child feels toasty or frosty.
- Waterproof material: Walking home in snow and sleeve can leave your child and their coat damp. For this reason, scan a kids’ coat details to make sure it’s waterproof or water-resistant.
- Insulation Type: Some coats are insulated with synthetics, while others use down. As you may know, down is very warm but can lose its heat when wet. In contrast, coats with synthetic fill can maintain their warmth even when wet. They also dry a bit faster and tend to be less expensive.
- Reflective details: If you’re kid is playing outside — and we hope they are — a coat with reflective details adds some visibility, especially in dwindling light.
- Hood and pockets: Coats with adjustable or removable hoods help customize your kid’s comfort, while also protecting from the elements. If your child needs to keep certain things with them at all times (an inhaler, for example) but can’t always carry a bag, a jacket with extra pockets, especially secure ones are good to have.
- Breathability: Yes, you want your child to be warm. However, you don’t want them to overheat. Look for materials like wool, fleece or even synthetics.
- Fit: Remember, your child will probably be wearing lots of layers beneath their coat, so it’s important to opt for something that’s not too snug.
Should you buy a kids’ coat bigger than what they wear?
Kids can grow fast, so it’s generally a good idea to buy something that’s not a super snug fit. It’s likely that your child will already be wearing a variety of layers beneath and you don’t want them to overheat. This also leaves room for layering, as well as gives some ventilation.
What brands have the warmest coats for kids?
There are many brands that make warm winter coats for kids. Some of our favorites include:
Best Kids’ Winter Coats
Best Overall: The North Face Girls’ Reversible Mossbud Jacket
- Color options: Blue, Gray, Black
- Size options: XS-XXL
With breathable, waterproof fabric and an in-season cool blue, the Mossbud Jacket is a wonderful option to help brace the cold. Plus, The North Face has this coat equipped with Heatseeker Eco insulation and added hem and cuff binding to remain cold in rain, hail and snow.
Best Warmest: Canada Goose Youth Chillywack Bomber
- Color options: Black, Fortune Red, Pink Lemonade
- Size options: XS to L
Before you send your kid to play in the snow, make sure they zip this up. Filled with responsible sourced duck down, you know it’s ultra warm. It also has Condura enforced sleeves to keep the coat in good shape, even after hours of sledding and running around. A removable zipper guard allows for the hood trim to be swapped out whenever you want, to swap out the hood’s trim. and the coat is also water-repellant.
Best Insulated: L.L.Bean Kids’ Warm-Up Insulated Jacket
- Color options: Blue, Dusty Violet, Nautical Navy, Thyme
- Size options: 4 to 18
This fairly priced, warm (yet breathable) kids jacket is hard not to love. Made for three-season wear, its water and wind-resistant nylon is just what any boy or girl will love — especially for trips to school. Plus, it has a reflective triangle patch on the back for added visibility at nighttime.
Best Water-resistant: Patagonia Kids’ Down Sweater Jacket
- Color options: Pink, Black, Teal, Navy, Green, Rust, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Red
- Size options: XS-XXL
Classic, refined and cozy, the Patagonia Kids Down Sweater Jacket is perfect for any age and color preference. Its toasty puffer style is meant for warmth even in the brink of winter, while its water-repellent finish will keep any child dry.
Best Fleece: Generation Joy Funtastic Fleece Zip-Up Jacket
- Color option: Gray
- Size options: XS-XL
For a lightweight, breathable kids’ jacket that’s perfect on warmer days and transitional seasons, you can’t go wrong with this quality make from Generation Joy. For less than $30, it’s the perfect outerwear staple.
Best Budget-Friendly: Amazon Essentials Girls’ Heavy-Weight Hooded Puffer
- Color options: Light Mauve, Dark Green, Black Stars, Ivory, Metallic Silver, Golden Yellow, Leopard, Navy, Pink
- Size options: 2T to XXL
In a multitude of muted neutrals, vibrant hues and cute patterns, this Amazon puffer is one of our favorites. And, for less than $50, it comes in a generous size range — fitting toddlers to kids.
Best Lightweight: Columbia Girls’ Fall Springs Hooded Jacket
- Color option: Black, Gumdrop, Wild Rose, Atoll
- Size options: XXS to XL
With the weather being as unpredictable as it is, it’s nice to have a protective but lightweight option for your little one. We’re suggesting this Columbia coat. The jacket is water-resistant and has synthetic down-like insulation to keep in warmth. A chin guard and binding at the hood keep your child’s head protected from the elements. Available in a variety of colors.
Best Sherpa: L.L.Bean Kids’ Sherpa Fleece Hooded Jacket
- Color options: Ivory, Antique Gold, Mauve Berry, Indigo
- Size options: 4 to 18
Nothing quite beats a sherpa (check out our roundup of the best sherpas for proof). This two-toned kids’ sherpa from L.L.Bean is relatively affordable, is made of 100% polyester fleece and comes in unisex color options for all kids to enjoy.
Best Long: Girls Winter Fleece Lined Down Alternative ThermoPlume Coat
- Color options: Salt Washed Pink, Royal Cobalt, Baltic Teal, Black
- Size options: 4/5-14/16
For the child who is always chilly, a long winter coat may be your saving grace. This one from Lands’ End is available in lots of neat colors and is lined with snuggly fleece. SnowGuard wrist cuffs blocks air from sweeping up into the arm, while the hood’s faux fur keeps the neck area warm. The coat is water-resistant too, and we love how PrimaLoft Insulation ThermoPlume helps keep it looking sweet and fluffy — even when wet!
Best Fashionable: Hope & Henry Unisex Toggle Kids’ Duffle Coat
- Color options: Navy, Black, Charcoal Gray Heather, Red,
- Size options: XXS-XL
Meet the topcoat in this edit that screams, “I want one in an adult size.”
As a quality down coat that comes in gorgeous colors, it’s a winter staple from Target that’s sure to last for years of wintertime fun. Not to mention, we love the Burberry-esque feel and military-like buckles for that preppy, classic look.
Best Down-Fill: Kids’ CirrusLite Down Jacket
- Color options: White, Salsa, Onxy, Beet, Blush, Nautical Blue, Bubblegum
- Size options: XXS-XL
What we love about this winter coat is that it’s warm without being too heavy. Armed with 650-fill premium down insulation and a robust outer shell, children can frolic in the snow till their heart’s content without getting sweaty beneath the material. The coat has a StormRepel DWR finish to keep it pristine in wet conditions, and its available in a variety of colors.
Best for Boys: Boys’ North Down Fleece-Lined Parka
- Color options: TNF Black. Cave Blue, Almond Butter
- Size options: 6-18/20
Made with 600-fill recycled down insulation and armed with a hood, this coat is as warm as can be. Lined with soft fleece and water-repellant, it’s a great option for boys who live for snowball fights, skiing or who simply have a long (and cold) walk home. The hood is also lined with fleece for extra comfort and the pockets have zippers to keep gloves or a phone safe when not in use. Available in three colors.
Best for Toddlers: SpringCMY Baby Bear Ear Winter Coat
- Color option: Red
- Size options: 12-18 months to 4-5 years
Obsessed is an understatement. How adorable is this baby puffer with the bear ears? It’s the cutest, cotton-lined jacket we’ve ever seen (and, offered at an affordable price).
Best for Girls: Kids 100% Recycled Heavyweight Puffer Jacket
- Color option: Deco Rose, Silver Metallic, Deep Green, and Black
- Size options: 4/5-14/16
Have a little fashionista on your hands? This coat should do. And along with being super stylish (seriously, we want one for ourselves), it’s also made from recycled material. Featuring a quilted, water-resistant exterior and 100% PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. fill, she’ll stay warm while looking cute waiting for the school bus in the chilly morning. This coat also has pockets, as well as cuffed sleeves and a hood to add extra protection from the elements.
Best with Hood: Canada Goose Little Kids’ Lynx Coyote Fur-Trim Down Parka
- Color option: Black
- Size options: 2 to 7
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect fur-lined coat for the little one in your life, this investment-worthy purchase is your best bet. Canada Goose is known for its high-quality jackets and you’ll be rest assured that any kid will be warm in this stunner.
Best Vegan: Boden Ultimate Padded Coat
- Color options: Rainbow multi
- Size options: 2-years-old to 14-years-old
This one is for all you ethical parents who want your kids’ clothing to be animal-free. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this pick is warm and super colorful. It’s treated with an eco-friendly water repellent coating, too, so your child can stay dry without any chemicals getting into the mix, and when the coat gets dirty, simply toss into the washer machine.
Best Parka: Patagonia Kids’ Downdrift Parka
- Color options: Ink Black, Nouveau Green
- Size options: XS to XXL
We love this kids’ parka not only for it’s style but how warm it is. It has 600-fill of recycled goose and duck down, plus a PFC-free DWR finish for water-resistance. A multipaneled hood protects your child’s entire face from the windchill, while still leaving room for them to wear a hat beneath. Pockets are large, deep and lined — always a good thing, especially a pair of gloves are left behind at school — and the cuffs are ribbed to prevent air from rushing up the sleeves.
Best Dress-style: Alaskan Kids 3 in 1 Waterproof Jacket
- Color options: Navy
- Size options: 6X to 14
Fancy family events call for something with a little more flare. We’re going with this fitted long winter coat. It only comes in navy but when you hear all the bells and whistles it comes with, you probably won’t mind. Bell and whistle number one, it can be worn three ways. Yes, this is also a convertible kids’ coat — and waterproof too! The interior has a lightweight jacket, and the outside acts like a raincoat. Your child can wear them separately together. Neat, right? It also has adjustable cuffs and is designed to allow hot air to circulate out, so your child remains comfortable.
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