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Welcome to Mumsnet's shopping board. Whether you are after a new family car or a great new coffee machine this is the board for you.

Welcome to Mumsnet's shopping board. Whether you are after a new family car or a great new coffee machine this is the board for you.

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snowsuit?

18 replies

lenaw · 11/10/2004 21:36

It's absolutely freezing out there so I went to buy one for my dd who is BIG for her age (13 mo.) and there is NONE! I probably need size 18-23 but I've seen so far only 9-12 max! Best what I found separates - padded pants & coat 18-23 too small - anyway I wanted all-in-one. Are sizes all different in different shops?
Obviously I'm looking for something which doesn't cost a fortune (why oh why George at ASDA doesn't make them)
Any advice welcome!

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nicm · 17/10/2004 17:00

hi

managed to get a 18-24 months in adams with attached gloves and no feet in them, so he could still walk about. mothercare also said they went to this size but didn't have any in stock. hth

frogs · 17/10/2004 15:13

We've got one of these polartec all-in-ones for dd2 from jojo maman bebe. They go up to age 2-3 and are great.

They have fold-over glovey bits on the arms and feet, so if they're in the buggy with no shoes on you can fold the ends over, or if they're walking, have their feet/hands out with the flaps folded back.

They also have two full-length zips at the front, so are very easy to get on and off.

steppemum · 17/10/2004 14:54

pixiefish, I would have thought that would be plenty, unless you are out for hours in the cold. If you are shopping, then everytime you go into a shop you get warm again. But I'm not in the UK right now, so what do others think?

yurtgirl, totally agree, we got given snowsuits for our ds with detachable feet (for when he was under 6 months) and they were a PAIN. it is so much easier just to slide their feet into an all in one!

poppyseed · 16/10/2004 22:28

Can recommend here
Their bushbaby stuff (hot tot especially for performance outerwear and non bulkiness) is fab and well worth the money. You can also but them on ebay for roughly half the price new. hth

yurtgirl · 16/10/2004 21:50

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pixiefish · 15/10/2004 21:48

steppemum- I've got a cosytoes- it came with the pram- I was just wondering whether i needed a snowsuit as well- i think they're a bit cumbersome and restrictive- so if i've got a cosytoes adn i wrap blankets around her plus her coat and gloves she'll be ok won't she?

ChicPea · 15/10/2004 21:45

John Lewis are selling them at the mo in 12-23mths size which might suit you. Can't remember the price but not expensive.

BooMama · 15/10/2004 21:32

I bought a gorgeous red fleece snowsuit from JoJo Maman Bebe 3 years ago for ds which am now about to use for dd, that's 18-24m. It was about £30 and I believe they still do them. You could fold the feet part up if they are wearing shoes but they aren't detachable so wouldn't get lost.

yurtgirl · 15/10/2004 21:24

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Twinkie · 12/10/2004 16:20

Here you go from Blooming Marvellous - can't do links sorry -

Hot Tot Snowsuit £32.99
Keep your toddler warm and dry in any weather! Showerproof outer shell with cosy arctic fleece lining, elasticated hood, cuffs and ankles and two full length zips to make it easy to get on and off. With fleece lining

Twinkie · 12/10/2004 16:18

Look in Jojo Maman Bebe or Blooming Marvellous or Great Little Trading they are normally good for this - although sure M&S and Mothercare go up to quite big sizes??

steppemum · 12/10/2004 16:17

pixiefish, if you don't want to get a snowsuit, you could get a cosy toes for your buggy, I think they get coldest when they are just sitting, and I am walking, so I'm keeping warm. A cosy toes is like a sleeping bag from the waist down that you stick in the buggy and tuck their feet into. I used mine loads. You can get them in mothercare I think, not very expensive, and not size dependent.

wizzysmum · 11/10/2004 22:47

Have previously bought them in H and M. If you have an outlet centre near you somewhere like Tog 24 (they must have a website) might be good, otherwise I know Snow and Rock (.com?) do them but I imagine they are very expensive.

lenaw · 11/10/2004 22:30

Thanks everybody
I've tried Woolworths - 12-18 too small
Searching charity shops so far nothing...
What's walking shop?
yourtgirl - thanks for a great link, but I was looking for something more traditional...

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pixiefish · 11/10/2004 22:23

Should I be using a snowsuit this winter? dd is 8 1/2 months and nearly walking- is a coat and blanket ok or would she be better in a snowsuit. I bought 2 for her when she was born and she never wore them (as they were miles too big and then the summer came)

yurtgirl · 11/10/2004 22:07

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yurtgirl · 11/10/2004 22:00

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zebra · 11/10/2004 21:45

Woolworths?

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