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Got my Suse's Kindercoat today--LOVE IT!!!

post #1 of 36
12/2/06 at 11:17pm
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We used it on a long walk and it is very user-friendly and toasty. I am so pleased with it. For those who haven't heard of it, it is a baby-wearing coat you can use for front or back carries. Has a waterproof outer and fleece lining. Lining zips out so you can use the fleece alone or the shell alone as a raincoat. Used together, it is a warm winter coat. Even has zippered pockets with hoods tucked inside for the baby! Also, you can use it without the baby panel as a regular coat. I paid $139 for it, which I think is a good value for what you get, and I expect I will get years of frequent use out of it.

It does run big--I had to return the large for a medium. The med fits me perfect and it is the first medium of anything I've gotten into in a long time, and it also fits my 5'11'' 200lb husband, so don't size up.

Highly recommend this coat. My baby and me will be taking long walks all winter!
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post #2 of 36
12/2/06 at 11:31pm
Where did you get it? I want one, but they are out of stock at ATB....

I'm wondering about sizing. I was going to order a large. I am 5'10", usually wear size 10-12, and I have a toddler to carry. But now I read your post, am wondering if I should get medium instead. Assuming ATB gets them back in stock of course!
post #3 of 36
12/2/06 at 11:38pm
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Well, I am busting out of a 14 and I take a medium in this coat. I got it at ATB but I had to wait while it was on backorder. Not sure when she's getting more--you could email and ask. I don't know who else carries them.
post #4 of 36
12/2/06 at 11:50pm

jealous....

I'm trying hard not to be, but I am.

I googled "kinder coat" and found several websites that seemed to be selling the coat as well. I was going to list them, but there were a lot!
post #5 of 36
12/4/06 at 12:07am
nak
It looks like you're in brooklyn. I emailed bianca at http://www.slingzilla.com/ and she said she has them in stock. she's really sweet and helpful. . .and located out of long island city.

frances

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Originally Posted by BrklynMama View Post
Where did you get it? I want one, but they are out of stock at ATB....

I'm wondering about sizing. I was going to order a large. I am 5'10", usually wear size 10-12, and I have a toddler to carry. But now I read your post, am wondering if I should get medium instead. Assuming ATB gets them back in stock of course!
post #6 of 36
12/4/06 at 1:53pm
Thanks so much, guys. The slingzilla site is new to me - cool! I have a habit of not looking far beyond ATB and Peppermint...
post #7 of 36
12/4/06 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by BrklynMama View Post
Where did you get it? I want one, but they are out of stock at ATB....

I'm wondering about sizing. I was going to order a large. I am 5'10", usually wear size 10-12, and I have a toddler to carry. But now I read your post, am wondering if I should get medium instead. Assuming ATB gets them back in stock of course!

which website does ATB stand for ?
TIA
post #8 of 36
12/4/06 at 6:40pm
ATB = www.attachedtobaby.com

Really great site!



.....and they are back in stock! Yippee!
post #9 of 36
12/4/06 at 7:23pm

Thanks :)

I figured it out while searching for the kindercoat.

It IS a great site -perhaps that is why I have spent the WHOLE day online

DP will be so thrilled when he gets home !
post #10 of 36
12/5/06 at 12:22am
The other browser window is open to a picture of it already...hmmm...

What I'm wondering is how easy it is to get on and off, all by my lonesome, with a toddler in a back carry (in an Ergo, if that makes a difference).
post #11 of 36
12/5/06 at 1:55am
Leery, did you check out the wearing instructions? I just got mine and can get it on and off, with my toddler in her Ergo, alone without problems.

I haven't given mine a thorough test-drive yet, but I've tried it on and really like it.
post #12 of 36
12/5/06 at 2:28am

not to rain on the parade but

I just got mine too, but am not sold on it. I don't like all those cinching strings at the bottom front, and my zipper came apart when I was carrying dd in the front. Maybe I expected too much...
I was really excited about it too. I'll keep trying to get used to it but I wish I would have spent my money on a mamaponcho.
post #13 of 36
12/9/06 at 9:44pm
Is it really warm enough for the winter though? I saw somebody's and it just seemed thin to me. . .the shell is thin, the fleece seemed thin. Is the fleece like a special super warm fleece?
post #14 of 36
12/9/06 at 10:43pm
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Originally Posted by ladyslipper View Post
I just got mine too, but am not sold on it. I don't like all those cinching strings at the bottom front, and my zipper came apart when I was carrying dd in the front. Maybe I expected too much...
I was really excited about it too. I'll keep trying to get used to it but I wish I would have spent my money on a mamaponcho.
actually, that is my one and only complaint about it--cheap zippers.
post #15 of 36
12/9/06 at 10:45pm
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Is it really warm enough for the winter though? I saw somebody's and it just seemed thin to me. . .the shell is thin, the fleece seemed thin. Is the fleece like a special super warm fleece?
I know what you mean about it seeming thin, but YES, it is very warm. Maybe because the materials don't breathe much, so the body heat builds or something. But if I've been walking and i go into a store or something, I'm quickly roasting in it. Have to take it off. I have worn it in 20's weather with only only one layer underneath (besides the wrap around the baby) and it was very warm.
post #16 of 36
12/10/06 at 5:47pm
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I know what you mean about it seeming thin, but YES, it is very warm. Maybe because the materials don't breathe much, so the body heat builds or something. But if I've been walking and i go into a store or something, I'm quickly roasting in it. Have to take it off. I have worn it in 20's weather with only only one layer underneath (besides the wrap around the baby) and it was very warm.
That's good to know!
post #17 of 36
12/17/06 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by ladyslipper View Post
I just got mine too, but am not sold on it. I don't like all those cinching strings at the bottom front, and my zipper came apart when I was carrying dd in the front. Maybe I expected too much...
I was really excited about it too. I'll keep trying to get used to it but I wish I would have spent my money on a mamaponcho.
The children's needs store took the coat back to repair the zippers...We will see if this works.
post #18 of 36
12/18/06 at 11:44am
I have the coat as well and LOVE it. I've been using it for almost two months now. We've done a couple of hikes on the Appalachian Trail and on our every day walks. DS stays nice and warm. It did take some practice getting the coat over DS's head when he was on my back, but now, it's easy. I love how it has the fleece liner that you can take out. We just used that part for most of November. I used the outer shell alone when it rained. The hood for DS is on the back isn't really usable right now because I can't get it on him. But that's okay. He wears a hat.
I did have one snap that came apart on the fleece liner, though. I was able to get it back in the hole, but it might come apart again. That's my only complaint.
I'm so glad I found this jacket.
Here's a couple of pics of us using it:
Coat in the rain
fleece liner on the AT
Another on the AT

Edited to add: No sooner did I post this that my front zipper busted. Ugh. Now, I'm not quite as pleased with the jacket, obviously. I'm interested in this new batch and hoping I can get a new one.
post #19 of 36
12/19/06 at 9:20pm
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zipper came apart when I was carrying dd in the front.
I've had a number of returns due to faulty zippers and snaps.

ETA: I received my stock in early September, the coats had periwinkle fleece. Broken snaps and faulty zippers were an issue. Just please be sure to check the coat thoroughly, or at least request a coat with the tan fleece (means it's a different batch).

susie
post #20 of 36
12/21/06 at 2:03am
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Originally Posted by BrklynMama View Post
Where did you get it? I want one, but they are out of stock at ATB....

I'm wondering about sizing. I was going to order a large. I am 5'10", usually wear size 10-12, and I have a toddler to carry. But now I read your post, am wondering if I should get medium instead. Assuming ATB gets them back in stock of course!
I am a 10-12 as well and although the medium fit me perfectly, there wasn't much room left in the hip area for my toddler's long legs in a back carry. I have heard similar experiences from other mamas carrying toddlers. Mt recommendation would be to get a large. It will be a little loose, especially in the sleeves but trust me, you will be much more comfy. I could barely zipper the medium with my 22 mth old on my back. If you opt for the medium, you may have to use the front panel to give yourself some more room. Also, being so snug in a back carry made it more difficult to take off on my own.

JMO
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