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by Amy Hatch (Subscribe to Amy Hatch's posts)
Dec 1st 2009 9:00AM
Filed under: Shopping, Fashion
Coolest Winter Gear
Don't sacrifice softness and warmth for style: Choose this puffer jacket from hot new kids' brand Acoustic Randy. Boys and girls can wear this jacket with equal aplomb. And the littlest ones don't need to miss out – the Acoustic Randy Puffer Jacket is available in sizes from 6 months all the way up to 4T.
Available at Bundle for $72.
Bundle
Finding the right winter gear for a newborn or infant can be extremely frustrating – just try putting a parka on a 4-week-old. Parents of new babies, rejoice. Aden + Anais offers their Cozy Collection Swaddle in double-layered muslin for winter. Why muslin? According to the company's Web site, muslin is lightweight and naturally stretchy, making it perfect for swaddling, and also allows air to circulate around baby's body. Muslin keeps a baby warm without overheating.
Available at Aden + Anais for $24.95.
Aden + Anais
Tossing a blanket over that baby carrier just doesn't cut it when the winter weather kicks into high gear. Want to keep the wind and snow off your baby's tender cheeks? Try the BabbaCo. BabbaCover. This ingenious car seat cover from is made of snuggly fleece and fits over most standard infant car seats. The cover leaves an opening for the carrier's handle, letting you keep a secure grip, and it also creates a cozy environment for sleeping when you're out shopping or eating at a busy restaurant.
Available at BabbaCo. for $89.
BabbaCo.
Teens don't need to "stripe" it rich to get in on this hot winter trend – the Fownes Stripe Acrylic Convertible Mitten from Sears is a low-investment way to make sure you're hip in stripes this season. And they're convenient – need to clean off that windshield or send a text? Just undo the buttons and voila! Your fingers are free to LOL to your heart's content.
Available from Sears for $10.80.
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Don't want to bundle your kid up like the Michelin Man? Try layering them in Kicky Pants Organic Bamboo Basics. Every piece of clothing, from layette items to onesies to separates, comes with a tag that explains the benefits of bamboo, an eco-friendly, sustainable fiber with natural anti-bacteria properties that has a natural wicking ability to help keep baby warm, dry and odor free.
Available at Bundle for a range of prices.
Bundle
Personalization is all the rage, and kids love gear that has their name or initials on it. Try this sweet MJK Monogram Roll Hat, which is handmade and personalized for your child, including your choice of color. This is a totally custom-made piece, so order early; according to Bundle, this item can take up to three weeks to complete and ship during the holidays.
Available from at Bundle for $38.
Bundle
You know that old saying about wearing your heart on your sleeve? How about wearing your initial on your chest? The handmade MJK Knits Custom Letter Sweater is as soft and cuddly as they come, and is perfect for layering if you have a child who balks at bulky winter coats. The sweater is hand-knit and can be made in your choice of color and with a custom letter. Order early during the holidays; each sweater can take as many as three weeks to create and ship.
Available at Bundle for $85.
Bundle
Halloween may be over, but this swashbuckling accessory will keep your pirate under wraps all winter. The Admiral Road Skull and Crossbones Scarf is made of soft and cozy machine-washable fleece. It's very long – 60-inches! – and so may be best suited for older boys and girls. Just don't let them make you walk the plank.
Available at Admiral Road for $12.
Cool Mom Picks
Girls love boots and this is a boot that any girl will fall in love with. The Umi Serenade boot comes in three colors, including a neutral brown. The details on this boot are super-sweet and it has a great pebbled-leather texture. This is footwear that can take your girl from the holidays to the school gym with high style, indeed.
Available from Umi for $93.
Cool Mom Picks
Is your baby girl classically beautiful? Of course she is, so why wouldn't you want to dress her that way, too? Velvet & Tweeds Pink Velvet Coat recalls the days of white gloves and high tea in the English countryside. If this coat looks high-end to you, you're right. Add it to your holiday wish list – it's a favorite among grandparents, who love the classic look and high-quality fabric and construction. This is one to hand down from sister to sister, cousin to cousin.
Available at Velvet & Tweed for $116.
Bundle
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