Best Winter Coats for Kids 2024 , From Babies to Preteens

If you don’t live in a place with brutal winters, you don’t need to get too hardcore with your coats. For keeping out a mild chill, this puffer from The Children’s Place is more than adequate, and its elasticated sleeves and high collar will help keep out any sudden gusts of cold wind. “From a good brand with an even better price tag, this is an easy choice to make,” says Fratto.

For a more serious winter coat, Helly Hansen’s Vision puffer is the sensible way to go. Recommended by Malarkey, it features a detachable hood, Primaloft insulation, lined hand pockets, and insulated baffles, for extra heat retention. It also comes in seven stylish colors, so your kid can feel good about choosing the one that speaks most to them.

Designed to withstand both the chill and tumbles of a ski slope, Town Hall’s Mountain Town jacket is durable and, above all, warm. “This is a fully equipped winter staple that’s insulated for warmth and roomy enough to add extra layers for those extra cold days,” says Fratto. It’s also bright and colorful enough to ensure you won’t lose sight of them, which is always a bonus.

Recommended by Fratto, this is a warm, comfortable, and versatile jacket that works as well for hikes as it does days out and about in the city. Featuring multiple pockets, zipper pullers (to make zipping up with gloves on easier), an adjustable drawcord hem, and even an interior name label to help keep track of it at school, it’ll get the job done and then some.

If your kid hates being weighed down by a heavy winter coat, there are some more lightweight options available, like this one from Columbia. Waterproof, fleece-lined, and featuring reflective details for added safety, it’s a serious winter jacket in a lightweight package. “This jacket is a lightweight option that doesn’t compromise on performance for those blustery day adventures,” says Fratto.

For a more high-end hooded option, take a look at Triple F.A.T. Goose’s offerings, especially their Norden bomber. Water-resistant, windproof, and super warm, it features a zip-off hood with a removable coyote fur trim, which itself contains a shape-adjusting wire, so you can get it looking exactly how you like. The jacket itself is filled with a mix of goose down and feathers, so you can be sure they’ll stay warm all winter long.

It’s always kinda surprising to find a winter coat isn’t fully waterproof, since that would seem like at least half the point of the thing. That’s not the case here, thankfully, as Jack Wolfskin’s Actamic 3 in 1 jacket has a fully waterproof outer shell, which can be worn by itself, or with the insulated inner jacket zipped in. As the name implies, you get three coats for the price of one, making it one of the biggest bargains on our list despite the higher price tag.

Fratto’s pick for an Amazon buy is this water-resistant, heavyweight puffer, which features an internal snow skirt, storm cuffs with thumb holes, and zippered hand warmer pockets. It comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, from basic navy blue to shiny silver or cheetah print, so you should be able to find something your kid can get excited about.

Fratto’s pick for an Amazon buy is this water-resistant, heavyweight puffer, which features an internal snow skirt, storm cuffs with thumb holes, and zippered hand warmer pockets. It comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, from basic navy blue to shiny silver or cheetah print, so you should be able to find something your kid can get excited about.

Getting your toddler into a winter coat can be a battle, so tempt them with one of these bright, colorful North Face options. Fully waterproof, insulated, and featuring a hood, multiple pockets, and a glove keeper system so they don’t lose their mittens, it’s lightweight and roomy enough for them to not feel constricted, while still more than capable of keeping them warm and dry.

The last thing you want is a chilly baby, so invest wisely when buying them a winter coat. “The North Face Baby North Down Hooded Jacket is insulated, so it will do the job to keep the baby warm and cozy,” says Malarkey. “The fleece lining will make it comfortable, and I also love that it has a hood to keep your baby’s head warm, which is so important for extreme cold!”