Anonymous wrote:Is it the Hanna Anderson fleece lined parka that you like? Does it run big or small? DD is currently wearing 3T and on her way to 4T - do you think the 110 (4-6 year) would be the right size?

My daughter is on her third winter with this one:
http://www.hannaandersson.com/style.asp?from=SC|5|4|24|141|7||&simg=37991_Z37

And my son is on his third winter with this one:
http://www.hannaandersson.com/style.asp?from=SC|4|6|8|14|5||&simg=38886_A91

They run big - all European sizes do. My 7 year old still fits in her 120 size coat.

Good luck.

I'm the OP of the thread pasted in above and we decided on a Patagonia down sweater (which really isn't a sweater at all).

Columbia Sportswear

Anonymous wrote:LL Bean Katahdin parka. It's super warm, so maybe a bit much for this time of year. It's more of a real winter coat. But not puffy and super durable.

Would you feel comfortable with your kids wearing this in a car seat? We have these too and it was my understanding that it's too bulky for the straps. But if I'm wrong, I would love to know!

At Children's Place they were selling fleece jackets in the girls section - I got DS a black one. It looks like the North Face style, but way less expensive. DS loves it.

Anonymous wrote:Is it the Hanna Anderson fleece lined parka that you like? Does it run big or small? DD is currently wearing 3T and on her way to 4T - do you think the 110 (4-6 year) would be the right size?

My almost 4 year old is wearing a size 90 HA fleece lined parka. It is wide and long, compared to other jackets. She wore it last year and we just rolled the sleeves. I don't think it will fit her next year. You really need to order HA based on your child's height if you want it to fit.

My daughter can wear either a size 90 or 100 in HA clothes - 90 fits, 100 is big, but not too big. She is 37.5 inches.

LL Bean Katahdin parka. It's super warm, so maybe a bit much for this time of year. It's more of a real winter coat. But not puffy and super durable.

Is it the Hanna Anderson fleece lined parka that you like? Does it run big or small? DD is currently wearing 3T and on her way to 4T - do you think the 110 (4-6 year) would be the right size?

Anonymous wrote:I swear by Hanna Anderson - warm and cozy but light weight parkas. Expensive but my 7 and 6 year old are on their 3 winter with theirs - yes I bought a size up initially. Wait for a sale.

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I swear by Hanna Anderson - warm and cozy but light weight parkas. Expensive but my 7 and 6 year old are on their 3 winter with theirs - yes I bought a size up initially. Wait for a sale.

At this time of year, my little one is most comfortable in a good thick fleece.

Reent thread in the other forum on this topic: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/270272.page

Lands End is popular. We have a Hanna Andersson one, which was pricey, but we expect to get two winters out of it.

Lands End

Hi all, DS is 3 and feels really cold. I want to get him a non puffy comfortable jacket that will keep him warm. Pls recommend the one you are happy with. I have a couple I bought but they are either to puffy or very thin and not insulated enough. Thank you!