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Top 10 Snowsuits and Fleece Coats for Baby

By Heather Corley, About.com

Snowsuits and coats for babies and toddlers need to be warm but not too thick, so baby can move easily and be safe in a car seat. Fleece makes a great material for baby coats and snowsuits, since it's thin but very warm. These snowsuits and coats are plenty warm but comfortable for little bodies to wear.

1. Land's End Solid Fleece Baby Snowsuit

Land's End makes one of the best baby snowsuits for everyday use. This toasty fleece snowsuit has a built-in hood and a water-repellent finish so you won't have to fuss with a hat for baby, and any snow that lands on baby won't soak in to cause a chill. A full-length zipper makes it easy to get the snowsuit on and off. Flaps on the arms and legs are easy to fold over little hands and feet, so booties and mittens aren't required for warmth.

2. Land's End Toddlers ThermaCheck 200 Fleece Jacket

Since Land's End coats are really durable and well-designed, they are perfect for busy toddlers who want to get out and play in the snow. Machine-washable, pill-resistant and reinforced in all the right places, this Land's end fleece coat will look great after lots of wearings, and can likely be passed on to another child once it's outgrown. Land's End fleece is available in several vivid colors that toddlers and parents will love. Available in 2T and 3T sizes.

3. Old Navy Baby Micro Performance Fleece Snowman Hoodies

Available with a cheerful snowman print on pink or blue, this fleece hoodie isn't bulky but it's definitely warm. At just $12.50, this fleece hoodie is a great bargain for layering or for a full-time winter coat. This hoodie comes in sizes for newborns up through 24 months.

4. Hanna Andersson Best Ever Baby Jacket

Contrasting trim and a sweet tassel on the hood make this jacket stand out from the rest. Available in red, pink or blue, each with a different animal applique, this coat is made of Nordic fleece for extra warmth without bulk. Comes in infant and toddler sizes.

5. Land's End Toddlers ThermaCheck 100 Half-Zip Fleece Pullover

This fleece pullover is great for layering over other lightweight layers. The half zipper means there's less bulk on the front of the coat, which is nice if your toddler will be wearing a coat for very long while in a car seat. The half-zipper also means that your toddler can't accidentally unzip the coat all the way and get chilled. Available in loads of colors and in 2T and 3T sizes for toddlers. Little Kids sizes are also available.

6. Columbia Baby Snowtop II Fleece Bunting

Fold-over flaps at the hands and feet and an elasticized hood opening on this bunting from popular sportswear manufacturer Columbia will help keep cold air away from your baby. The sleeves of this snowsuit are specially designed so baby still has full arm movement, and a draft flap under the zipper helps baby stay comfortable, too. Available in solid color Maximum Thermal Retention fleece and in sizes up to 24 months.
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7. Hanna Andersson Cozy Fleece Baby Warmup Suit

This full-length Nordic fleece suit is lined with soft cotton for extra warmth without bulk. I love the tiny ears on top of the hood that add a silly and sweet look. Available in three pastel colors and in sizes for newborn to 3T. The full zipper and button flap at the neck help keep cold air from sneaking in.

8. Patagonia Plush Synchilla Fleece Bunting

If you live in an extremely cold place, this is the fleece for your baby. It's pricier than some, but it will hold up to colder temps better than some, as well. This fuzzy fleece bunting has cool zippered legs that convert from a traditional sack-type bunting to a two-legged version that is safe for use in car seats. The Synchilla fleece material is delightful to the touch, and will feel great snuggled around baby's face thanks to the elastic around the edge of the hood. As a bonus, the fleece is made of recycled materials and can be recycled itself, so this bunting is environmentally friendly. Available for infants from birth to 12 months.
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9. Patagonia Baby & Toddler Plush Synchilla Jacket

A robe-style closure doubles up the warmth in the front of this fleece baby coat. The fun-to-touch Synchilla fleece is soft against baby's face, and the offset closure pulls the coat up to baby's neck to keep drafts out. Available in sizes up to 3T for toddlers, and in three solid colors.
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10. Patagonia Baby & Toddler Synchilla Plush Fleece Crew

Patagonia's synchilla fleece has plenty of warmth for baby, and it's easy to wash and dry if it gets wet or messy. This pull-on crew is great if you want to add a thin but warm top layer over baby's regular clothes. If you have a toddler that likes to unzip or try to take clothes off, the crew-style shirt may be less hassle for parents as it's harder for little hands to remove.
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