What is the difference between a pramsuit and a snowsuit?
Very little, and the two words are often used for the same garment. Both are padded all-in-ones covering arms, legs and body. Pramsuit tends to be used for the baby sizes with fold-over mittens and booties, worn in the pram; snowsuit tends to be used from the toddler sizes upwards, for playing outside. If you are buying for a baby who is not yet walking, either word will bring you to the right thing.
Are the jackets waterproof?
They are water repellent and breathable rather than sealed like a technical waterproof. The BIONIC-FINISH® ECO coating makes rain bead up and run off the shell, which handles a British school run, a walk in drizzle and a wet playground beautifully. For a full day out in steady rain, a dedicated waterproof over the top is the belt-and-braces option.
Do the baby coats come with mittens?
Yes, on the baby sizes 0–24 months, and they detach so they can come off indoors. The snowsuit has detachable booties too. The larger sizes come without, on the reasonable assumption that by then there are gloves with a favourite character on them.
Can a baby coat go in the washing machine?
Yes — machine washable at 30. Fasten the zip first so it cannot catch, and dry it naturally. Padding recovers its loft as it dries if it is hung rather than crumpled.
What does GRS certified recycled polyester actually mean?
Global Recycled Standard. It verifies that the fibre really is recycled — from used textiles and PET bottles — and tracks it through every stage of production, rather than taking a supplier's word for it. It also restricts the chemicals allowed in processing and sets social criteria for the factories involved. It is the most rigorous recycled-content certification there is, which is why the bonniemob uses it.
What size coat should I buy if it is going over a jumper?
Buy the size you would normally buy. These are cut with room for a layer underneath, so a jumper or a cardigan fits without the sleeves riding up. If your little one is between sizes, or you want the coat to last two winters, size up — the ribbed cuffs take up the extra length at the wrist.
How do I know it will still fit next winter?
Measure rather than going by age. Height is far more reliable than birthdays, and the size guide lists measurements for every size. A coat bought with a couple of centimetres to spare usually sees out two seasons, which is rather the point.