Celebrating 10 Years of The Road Coat:

A Decade of Unmatched Car Seat Safety

​This year marks a major milestone for One Kid: 2026 officially marks the 10th Anniversary of The Road Coat!

​A full decade ago, we set out to solve a dangerous winter problem every parent faces: keeping kids warm in the car without sacrificing harness safety. Today, as we celebrate 10 years of The Road Coat, we reflect on a decade of safety innovation, lives protected, and peace of mind delivered to families nationwide.

​Born 10 Years Ago from adidas Performance Design

​Before launching One Kid in 1999, co-founders Sabine and Eric Autard spent years as executives at adidas—Sabine as Head of Apparel Design and Eric leading Footwear Product Development.

​When they channeled their high-performance engineering background into children's outerwear, it led to the breakthrough creation of The Road Coat 10 years ago. They applied world-class athletic design principles to engineer the ultimate car seat safe winter coat.

​2016–2026: A Decade of Proven Car Seat Safety

​Traditional thick winter coats create dangerous slack under a car seat harness. In a crash, the compression leaves straps loose, increasing the risk of severe injury.

​For 10 years, The Road Coat’s patented dual-zipper design has solved this: the inner harness lays flat against the child's chest while the outer coat zips securely over top, maintaining proper tension while keeping your child warm.

​A Decade of Continuous Design & Refinement

​Over the past 10 years, we haven't stood still. We have continually enhanced The Road Coat alongside Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs), pediatricians, and parents:

​• 10 Years of Verified Car Seat Compatibility: Thoughtfully designed and tested to ensure harnesses lay flat and snug against your child, exactly as safety experts recommend.

• 10 Years of All-Winter Warmth: Engineered with high-performance insulation tailored for all winter conditions without compromising safety.

• 10 Years of Versatility: Expanded configurations ranging from newborn bunting suits up to size 10 kids' jackets.

​"Looking back over the last 10 years, our proudest accomplishment is knowing that The Road Coat has helped prevent head injuries and severe trauma during winter accidents."

​Frequently Asked Questions About Our 10-Year Anniversary & Safety

​Why is celebrating 10 years of The Road Coat significant?

For a decade, The Road Coat has been trusted, tested, and proven. Celebrating 10 years means a decade of continuous design improvements, expert input, and thousands of children kept safe on winter roads.

​How do I know if a coat is safe to wear in a car seat?

Perform the "Pinch Test." Buckle your child with their coat on, tighten the harness, then unbuckle without loosening. Take the coat off, buckle them back in, and pinch the strap at the collarbone. If you can pinch excess webbing, the coat is too thick. The Road Coat passes this test every time.

​What sizes are available for the 10th Anniversary edition?

The Road Coat comes in configurations from newborn to big kids' size 10, protecting children through every stage of early growth.

​Celebrating 10 Years as the Gold Standard in Winter Safety

​After a full decade of innovation, The Road Coat by One Kid remains the unmatched winter protection your child needs. Thank you to the thousands of parents who have trusted us over the past 10 years to keep their children warm and secure.

​Celebrate 10 years of safety with us—shop the original car seat coat today.