Saving the Pandas Means Dressing Like a Panda | Child Down Jacket Boy Winter Coat

Then I actually had my own children. I still maintain some of these opinions. I’d like to think that if my kids ever directly tell me that they don’t want to wear something I’ve picked out, I will understand and find them something more comfortable. Right now, though, my children can’t tell me that. At 2 years old and 5 months old, they don’t yet have a strong sense of self, let alone a sense of style that is independent from the one I curate for them. As a result, I’ve found myself dressing them both up for the holidays this year — fancy wool coats, elf-inspired dresses, and cheerful onesies all included. I’ve also found myself feeling deeply apologetic to all the parents I may have once judged for doing the same.

As Alisa Baer, MD (awesome pediatrician and car seat safety expert behind The Car Seat Lady) explains on her site, most winter coats and snowsuits add about 4 inches of bulk to the car seat harness straps. Sleeping bags like the “Bundle Me” are also problematic because the thick layer behind the back adds extra slack to the harness.

Boden’s organically-grown cotton sleepsuit is beautifully soft and we love the regal, nostalgic smocking style not often found in organic babywear. A good choice for a baby shower or new baby gift it’s of great quality (as Boden is known for) and comes with integral scratch mitts up to age 3 months. Available in sizes 0-12mths.

So there you have it, Josh and Anna aren’t straying from the family values, at least not on this topic. They’re sticking to the status quo and making sure their girls stay modest by wearing skirts.

Josh’s younger sister Jinger became a Duggar style icon when she became the first woman in the family to wear jeans. Jinger was married and in her 20s when she started rocking the rebel fashion, and when she became a mom, she started dressing her daughter Felicity in her own tiny denim.

Although Vibram is not new to the Outdoor Retailer show, this was the first time Vibram was involved with SIA. Now they are talking to ski and snowboard boot companies to possibly add Arctic Grip to their soles.

Bash had no problem walking through winter slush in these waterproof, fleece-lined, super stylish duck boots. We especially love how the side zipper makes them so easy for our little guy to get them on and off by himself!

Editor’s note: This is part five of a five-part series on the latest and greatest finds at the Outdoor Retailer and Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show held in Denver in January. This trade show represents suppliers of consumer outdoor sports with constituents in the retailer, rep and resort communities.

124. “Where Have You Been, Fassbinder?” (Season 1, Episode 25)“See, ma; that’s one of the reasons.” In the first season’s third and most dramatic of the lovelorn Sally episodes, Sally puts on a brave front as she faces another birthday with no romantic prospects (“What’s so bad abut being single?” she insists). A reunion with an old high school friend initially leads to more heartbreak until a rushed happy ending. The funny stuff happens mostly in the margins (watch for Rob trying to help Pickles on with her coat following a dinner party).

Not to be confused with baklava (the sweet, dessert pasty) as I’ve been guilty of calling it! While we are partial to knit beanies purely for aesthetics, nothing beats a balaclava for those blustery days (we should know after spending the last 15 years facing brutal Chicago winters). This ski mask-style headgear acts as a hat, ear-warmer and scarf. Your toddler can fold it over as a neck warmer or hat. Plus, you won’t have to worry about him suddenly yanking it off!

For less than $25, you can stock up on this thermal set, which also comes in a variety of colors. This versatile must-have is made in the USA, and will keep your toddler dry and comfortable in the winter months ahead.

Members of Meridian Knights of Columbus Council #802 look through coats to be delivered with Ricky Hood, director of Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi. The Knights provided more than 100 coats to the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi for distribution to children in need of a warm coat. This decade-long program has impacted children in the greater Meridian area. Project director, William Nix, says, "For Children without a warm coat it’s hard to study well, it’s hard to play well.”