Best Baby Snowsuit Part 3

When rating outerwear, Patagonia should always be mentioned at the top of the list. They have wonderful sportswear for adults, so naturally their children's clothing is just as good. After all, the little ones need to be both warm and comfortable following their parents on all sorts of outdoor adventures. Over the next several days I would actually like to tell you about several snowsuits they carry. Today we will start with:

Baby Reversible Puff-Ball Bunting

This is actually my favorite snowsuit, and I can talk about it for hours. Zoe wore it all of last winter (we had our matching mommy and daughter Patagoinias). This snowsuit feels light like down, but at the same time it is incredibly warm. It is designed to preserve body heat, so despite feeling and looking light and slender, your baby is guaranteed to stay warm. And because it is so light and slender, your toddler will not be restricted in movement whatsoever. It is made with recycled fabric, so it's actually good for the planet. Though not waterproof, it is treated with a durable water repellent, and when I did happen to get caught in the rain carrying Zoe in a baby carrier, she stayed absolutely dry. It is completely reversible, so you get two looks in one. The hood is great: I love the look of hoods, but I normally have a problem with the hood not staying on when you need it. Well, this hood stays on without a problem. The bunting also has reversible mittens. And how can you not love Patagonia's lifetime guarantee? You can return your product at any time if you are not completely satisfied!

I have very few gripes about this snowsuit. The one important issue is the sizing. You might want to try it on before getting it. I got it for Zoe when she was 3 months old, so I was looking to get the 3-6 months size suit. I was fortunate to get the advice of a helpful customer service rep who told me to get the 0-3 months size, as his twelve-month-old daughter still wore that size. I got the recommended size, and Zoe wore it comfortably all winter. Before writing this review I had her try it on, and to my surprise it still fits her! She is almost fourteen months old now, plus she's on the tall side, but slender. I don't think it will fit her a month from now, but this still gives you an idea just how unusual their sizing is. Then again, why complain about getting more bang for your buck? ;-)

Also, it would be nice if the smallest size also had reversible cuffs or closed feet to keep the cold air from getting in. Zoe wore baby UGGs, which filled in the openings perfectly, and once she got bigger and the snowsuit fit her better, she was OK wearing knit booties. So basically, you'll need to make do whatever footwear works for your baby. And finally, I wish the colors were prettier, as minor and individual a quibble as that is.

Overall, this is an amazing snowsuit. It's $99.00, which actually isn't much compared to other snowsuits out there. Also, if you can wait, at the end of the season you can get it for half price. This is a purchase you will not regret. A particularly fashionable mommy may prefer something prettier, but when it comes to quality and ease of use (both for you and your baby), it just doesn't get any better than this.