As a parent, car seat safety is always a key priority. Whilst we carefully research the correct seat for our child, recent events have sparked awareness of an often overlooked part of keeping our children safe whilst travelling.
Children wearing winter coats whilst strapped in can lead to grave consequences in the event of an accident.
THE ROAD COAT® is the invention of husband and wife team, Sabine and Eric. With their combined professional experience of working with some of the world’s largest sportswear brands and as parents, they created the One Kid brand in 1999 and the revolutionary ROAD COAT. Since its initial launch in July 2016, Sabine and Eric have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of safe childrens' travel and have created 6 variations of the original ROAD COAT. Read more about Sabine and Eric here.
Yes. We have worked closely with several CPST’s and THE ROAD COAT is car seat safe. In addition, a certified instructor for both the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has provided their full approval of THE ROAD COAT for use with car seats.
Absolutely. THE ROAD COAT has been fully crash tested by an independent crash test lab and reviewed by a renowned national expert in the field of child passenger safety (CPST). In addition, a certified instructor for both the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has provided their full approval of THE ROAD COAT for use with car seats.
To be clear, THE ROAD COAT is compatible with car seat use, it tested similarly to not wearing a coat in the car seat at all !
THE ROAD COAT is engineered so the 5-point harness can pass to the front, which cannot be achieved safely with a regular coat.
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THE ROAD COAT is available in sizes 6 Month to 10 Years. THE ROAD COAT SNOWSUIT from 0/3 Month to 18/24 Month. Many customers remark that THE ROAD COAT runs true to size.
When choosing size you need to look at the height of the child and match it to the chart below. Our coats fit true to size and should fit your child appropriately and not too big to interfere with safety.
Sizes |
Height (in.) |
Weight (lb.) |
Snowsuit Sizes | ||
0/3M | 22½ - 25 | 10-14 |
3/6M | 25 - 27½ | 14-18 |
6/12M | 27½ - 31 | 18-25 |
12/18M | 31 - 34 | 25-29 |
18/24M | 34 - 36 | 29 - 33 |
Road Coat Coat Sizes & Snow Pant | ||
6M | 27-30 | 18-24 |
12M | 30-32 | 24-27 |
18M | 32-34 | 27-30 |
2 | 34-36 | 30-33 |
3 | 36-39 | 33-36 |
4 | 39-42 | 36-40 |
5 | 42-45 | 40-48 |
6 | 45-49 | 48-54 |
7 | 49-53 | 54-60 |
8 | 53-55 | 60-66 |
10 | 55-57 | 66-72 |
Back Length, Sleeve Length & Body Width are graded 1” ( 2.5cm ) per size
6 month size comes in the Vegan only in Black, Royal Blue, Aqua, Fuchsia & Safari
COAT MEASUREMENT | ||||||||||||
The Road Coat® | ||||||||||||
6M | 12M | 18M | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | ||
Back Body Length | A | 13 | 13 1/2 | 14 1/2 | 15 1/2 | 16 1/2 | 17 1/2 | 18 1/2 | 19 1/2 | 20 1/2 | 21 1/2 | 22 1/2 |
Total Body Width | B | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
Shoulder Width | C | 10 | 10 1/2 | 11 | 12 | 12 1/2 | 13 | 13 1/2 | 14 | 14 1/2 | 15 | 15 1/2 |
Sleeve Length | D | 10 1/2 | 11 1/4 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 1/4 | 17 | 17 3/4 | 18 1/2 | 19 1/4 |
If your child is old enough to be in a booster seat you can use The Road Coat in bigger size (7, 8 & 10). The child can sit on either side of the car.
THE ROAD COAT features a thin front inner layer that eliminates the puffy outer layer from being between the car seat harness and your child. This enable the harness to lay flat and snug against the chest, as recommended by car safety authorities. A unique split collar construction allows the harness straps to pass to the front & lay flat on the shoulders, providing comfort and safer travel for children in car seat or booster seat.
The back of THE ROAD COAT is constructed to be puffy, yet highly compressible. This leaves no excess fabric to create slack in the harness, keeping your child safer.
If your child is in an accident it is advised to remove the car seat with them in it until first responders get there to check them out for injuries. Removing the child with the coat on should not be any faster or slower than with any other article of clothing. (the outer zipper closure is optional while in car seat)
We offer a 30 day domestic return and FREE exchange policy on all unworn items with all tags attached and in original packaging. The 30 days are starting from the time you have received your order.
For our Canadian customers we cannot send return labels. You have to return the coat on your own cost via Canada Post with a traceable tracking number and the exchange will ship FREE of charge.
Zip up inner layer, then position shoulder strap into split collar and non slip surface.
Buckle child into car seat following car seat manufacturer's instructions. Secure 5 point harness tightly.
Adjust chest clip height at armpit level above the red alignment marker.
The crash tested and patent pending ultimate car seat coat.
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