lmintzer
10-15-2002, 06:30 PM
DS is almost 18 months and is relatively small (25% for weight and height). I was searching for a winter coat and matching bib overalls for him, and the problem I keep running into is that most companies (Lands End, LL Kids, Columbia Sportsware, for ex.) make coats in 12-18 months and then jump to 2T. Although the 12-18 might fit him now, I am doubtful it would in Jan. or Feb. (in Chicago, we'll definitely still need our winter coats then). The 2T sizes I've tried on him are ridiculously big (Nordstoms is having a sale on their Columbias, btw). What he really needs is a 18-24 month size--it would be just a tad big now but should make it through the winter.
Does anyone know of other good outdoorware that comes in 18-24 months? I know Baby Gap has a down coat in that size that fits him pretty well. I hear they will have snowpants/bibs as well coming in. My one concern with this item is that since it is down, will it not be as good for snow play? It's also probably bulkier than the Polertec items which isn't so safe for carseats.
Any thoughts or suggestions? Did anyone decide to go with the Baby Gap coat this year? Right now, it's on sale for $48 and you get a free pair of fleece mittens with it.
One other question: has anyone seen a nice zip-up fleece with a hood for more moderate fall days or for layering?
Thanks,
Lisa
& Jack, 18 months
Does anyone know of other good outdoorware that comes in 18-24 months? I know Baby Gap has a down coat in that size that fits him pretty well. I hear they will have snowpants/bibs as well coming in. My one concern with this item is that since it is down, will it not be as good for snow play? It's also probably bulkier than the Polertec items which isn't so safe for carseats.
Any thoughts or suggestions? Did anyone decide to go with the Baby Gap coat this year? Right now, it's on sale for $48 and you get a free pair of fleece mittens with it.
One other question: has anyone seen a nice zip-up fleece with a hood for more moderate fall days or for layering?
Thanks,
Lisa
& Jack, 18 months