When the editor of Pink & Blue Mag recently asked me to come up with something good to fill a two-page spread in the digital spring issue, I turned to my Facebook “fans” (so…that sounds weird) and asked them what they wanted me to write about. From kids’ rain gear to booster seats, there were a lot of great ideas.
And then it ocurred to me – something that’s perfect for that winter-to-spring transition and something I’m asked about a lot. Babywearing outerwear.
You know from any of my baby carrier reviews (such as Dad favourite, the ergobaby, and my favourite, the Boba 3G – or any of the great options I featured on The Morning Show) that I’m a huge fan of babywearing. I believe it promotes bonding and I love how easy it makes public breastfeeding and managing a baby and an older sibling who’s still a toddler – at the same time.
While we wait for the article, I thought since we’re having a pretty lovely autumn here in Canada, and since I have readers around the globe who are in different seasons, that it would be helpful in the meantime to provide an overview of some of the options available for cooler – and downright cold! – weather.
This is not an exhaustive list, but I plan to add to it as I try other options. I’d love to hear from those of you who are using a babywearing coat or poncho or something else – let me know what it is and what you think of it!
BABYWEARING PRODUCT | PRICE | THE GOOD | THE GAFFE | THE GEARS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Junah’s Mamaponcho knit poncho | $245 |
|
| 4/5 |
Kowalli Baby Carrier Cover | $69 (+ $20 shipping to Canada) |
|
| 3.5/5 |
Junah Softshelljacke (that’s Swiss or German or something for “softshell jacket”) | ~$199 |
|
| 4.5/5 |
El Nino Babywearing Poncho by Suse’s Kinder | $65 |
|
| 1.5/5 |
The M Coat | $480 |
|
| 3/5 |
I’ll also link to my article when it’s published.
DISCLOSURE: Some of these products were provided to me for testing; some were personally purchased. This has no bearing on how a product is evaluated.
Lily says
Hoping for an update since it’s been a couple of years! Are there any ponchos not made of wool? What about Boba’s hoodie?
Lily says
Hoping for an update since it’s been a couple of years! Are there any ponchos not made of wool? What about Boba’s hoodie?
Jordan says
Do you know what temperature the Junah Softshell Jacke is good for? Would it be ok on less extreme winter days (say -5 degrees celsius) or is this strictly a spring/fall jacket?
Mommy Gearest says
If you wore a warm wool sweater underneath, combined with your baby’s heat, you MIGHT get away with it, but it is definitely NOT a winter jacket. It is, however warm enough for the coolest days of a Canadian autumn.
Jordan says
Do you know what temperature the Junah Softshell Jacke is good for? Would it be ok on less extreme winter days (say -5 degrees celsius) or is this strictly a spring/fall jacket?
Mommy Gearest says
If you wore a warm wool sweater underneath, combined with your baby’s heat, you MIGHT get away with it, but it is definitely NOT a winter jacket. It is, however warm enough for the coolest days of a Canadian autumn.
Nicole says
What is your opinion of the Kindercoat in comparison?
Mommy Gearest says
I haven’t tried the Kindercoat, so unfortunately, I can’t share an opinion about it. I will try to get one and let you know!
Nicole says
What is your opinion of the Kindercoat in comparison?
Mommy Gearest says
I haven’t tried the Kindercoat, so unfortunately, I can’t share an opinion about it. I will try to get one and let you know!
Bici Love says
They are adorable. I have never seen a product like this.
Bici Love says
They are adorable. I have never seen a product like this.
chantal wiggins says
Junah’s Mamaponcho knit poncho is very trendy for this season. A high price tag but very nice nonetheless.
Mommy Gearest says
You understand as soon as you feel it why it’s so expensive – it’s heavy, super-high-quality wool. It’s Okeo-Tex-certified. And it’s not made in China!
chantal wiggins says
Junah’s Mamaponcho knit poncho is very trendy for this season. A high price tag but very nice nonetheless.
Mommy Gearest says
You understand as soon as you feel it why it’s so expensive – it’s heavy, super-high-quality wool. It’s Okeo-Tex-certified. And it’s not made in China!