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The Best Kids’ Clothes and Accessories You’ll Use All Winter

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Design: theSkimm | Photo: L.L.Bean, Primary
December 4, 2023

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Another year has passed and it’s time to refresh your kids’ winter wardrobes — with cute sweaters and beanies, yes, but also the warm coats, snow pants, and mittens that will get them through those snow days and freezing commutes to school. Read on for all our cold weather faves.

winter colorful puffer coat for kids
L.L.Bean

An everyday coat that really does the job…

A bit of an investment, definitely, but this should work for years as a hand-me-down (and with any luck, will also last multiple seasons for the same kid). It comes in kids’ sizes 4-18, and several different color-block combinations. The fleece lining will keep things nice and cozy, and if it gets too dirty, it’s easy to throw in the washer and dryer. ($109, L.L.Bean)

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snow boots in colors
L.L.Bean

Boots that go with everything…

These fleece-lined boots with a rubber outsole come in five different colors, from black to hot pink, and should keep kids warm without weighing them down too much. Choose from little kids’ sizes 10-13, or youth sizes 1-6. If you tend to get more rainy weather than snow, these wellies are a good call. ($89, L.L.Bean)

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hot pink sweater with a crown on it
Boden

A cozy sweater that looks cute, too…

Say hello to your new favorite statement sweaters…for special occasions, or just an extra stylish Tuesday at school. We love a pop of color in the winter gloom, but you also can’t go wrong with the classics. ($64, Boden)

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black mittens
Amazon

Mittens that won’t fall off right away…

It happens every year: you buy a pair of mittens, and one or both gets lost within the first week. We can’t promise that won’t happen with these, because mittens do seem to have minds of their own, but with more than 8,000 five-star Amazon reviews, these at least get high marks for their long cuffs and waterproof material. ($17.99+, Amazon)

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beanie with pom pom in white and pink
Gap

A cozy hat they’ll actually want to wear…

It’s not enough to just find and keep track of all the cold-weather things they need…you also have to convince them to actually wear them. So it helps to pick accessories they’ll look forward to pairing with every OOTD. This cozy cable-knit beanie should do the trick. ($14, Gap)

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strap-on puffer for stroller
Amazon

A puffy coat for your stroller seat…

Treat your baby to this high-end stroller muff — or add it to your registry and let someone else treat you both. Available in more than 20 colors and prints, this fits right onto your stroller’s seat without blocking the regular straps, and is adjustable to work for kids from 6 months to 4 years old. ($200, Amazon)

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snow suit for kids
L.L.Bean

A snowsuit that keeps little kids warm…

When you really want to cut down on getting-ready time, this snowsuit for kids sizes 4-7 is a great shortcut. The one-piece design also means fewer chances for snow to sneak in, and thus, fingers crossed, a lot less whining. ($129, L.L.Bean)

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snow pants for kids
L.L.Bean

And snow pants for kids of all ages…

Available in sizes 4-18, these overall-style snow pants go under their winter coats for maximum coziness and minimal cold-and-wetness. Use them for all kinds of outdoor fun — sledding, snowman-making, and beyond. Bonus: The waist is elastic and the straps are adjustable, meaning you can probably get a couple years out of each pair. ($89, L.L.Bean)

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puffer suit for babies
Primary

A puffer suit for babies 3 months and up…

There’s just something so delicious about a baby wrapped up in a full-body marshmallow suit. Choose red, purple, blue, or green, and make full use of the foldover mittens and feet for max coziness. ($54.50+, Primary)

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matching pajamas for family
Old Navy

Matching winter PJs for the whole family…

If you’re in the market for a whole bunch of PJs in a fun winter print, there are plenty of brands with options for you. But it’s hard to beat the price point of Old Navy’s PJs — and you have plenty of designs (holiday-specific and otherwise) to choose from. We’re partial to the tartans and the snowflake/polar bear print. ($7.49+, Old Navy)

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