The List: 19 Ways to Keep Kids Warm

We like to enforce the motto ‘there is no such thing as bad weather—just bad clothing' because we don't want our kids to be cold weather wimps. They will be dressed in style and warmth with these 19 winter gear picks that are sure to keep them outside playing for hours.

When it comes to a good blue suit, Brooks Brothers used to have the market covered. Then along came this toasty, fleece-lined, one-zippered, bear-eared footie version and suddenly our original idea about what makes a good suit went to pieces.

If you're grasping at straws trying to figure out why putting mittens on a baby seems like such a chore, you've already stumbled on the issue. They literally can't grasp much of anything (including keeping a thumb in a slot and knowing left from right). Happily we've just handed you the simple solution.

We'll match winter flurries any day with this type of ‘flurry.' These boots offer built in gaitors, Velcro and tough rubber shells with traction on the soles. Your play, Mother Nature.

Survivors of the grunge era of fashion will tell you that mixing patterns isn't always pretty. But pop this striped, sequinned and pom pom'd number on your girl and we think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much it rocks.

Smart babes run in the family. There's the one who looks smarts in this hip, cozy and warm convertible bunting bag that turns into a coat by just removing a snap...and then there's the one that bought it (that's you).

You have to look long and hard in your closet for proof that, in winter, warmth should trump style. Luckily, your little love can have both in this cute set hatched from kids' apparel designer Egg.

Goldilocks may have been onto something. Sometimes it's too cold (for just regular clothes) and sometimes it's too hot (for a full snowsuit), but thanks to Hanna Andersson, the happy medium exists in outerwear.

Frightful weather can be a hallmark of winter (global warming warnings, notwithstanding). While we still have the white stuff—and accompanying chilly temperatures—we're putting our money on this warm jacket that's also within the range of affordability.

Why is it that the lower lobes always get left behind? Cover them up fully with a Sherpa-fleece-lined cute hat that literally goes the distance.

Functional footwear choices have not always been our strong suit. Stop the cycle of soles that don't make sense. These snow boots are made for unsteady walkers, easily slide on and off (finally!) and stay dry.

You: a fan of practicality when it comes to cold weather wear. She: prefers to make a statement. They: delivered on both with a pretty-in-pink parka-styled down-filled coat that's anything but boring.

Don't be sheepish. We've all bought bulk socks thinking they'd work well enough, but SmartWool does it better with their line that won't make feet feel wet, even when they are close to soaked. Especially good for little skaters, skiers and tobogganers!

Investing in a good cover up is always wise. Even more so if the skin you're covering up belongs to your infant in inclement weather. This poncho goes over the baby carrier and also covers them up in the stroller or car seat (and won't interfere with the five-point harness system).

Ask any Whistler mountain groomer (or Arianna Huffington). Moguls are made, not born. Start them off on a path of total dominance—when it comes to weather systems, anyway—with this durable ‘grow-with-me' Thinsulate-filled jacket for active tots.

When winter comes roaring in, mittens become most important. Cute and fleece-lined, these mitts make the most of the warming attributes of wool and other modern materials (micro-fleece, nylon) to keep hands safe and dry. And we're not lyin'.

Some statement pieces require spending lots of dough (your Smythe blazer, for example). Others are more affordably obtained—especially when you're little. Make your little monster's day with a creative cap.

Old Man Winter comes well-armed with sleet, snow, rain, ice and wind. But you'll be prepared for hand-to-hand combat with a pair of mittens that are quite literally well-armed themselves. mimiTENS stay on thanks to long cuffs that won't quit.

Options: good for stocks, also good for coats. Since the weather (like your patience level at bedtime) can change at the drop of a hat, we like a warm, warm jacket lined with fleece that can convert into a vest with a very simple zip. Consider this an insider tip.

There's no chance your die-hard hockey fan is ever going to put their favourite activity on ice, so score with some mittens made out of their old socks or jerseys (or choose from SOCK-cessories existing stock of colours).