Best Kids' Down Jackets

Updated April 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Marmot Ajax Boys' Down Puffer Jacket
Marmot
Ajax Boys' Down Puffer Jacket
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Bottom Line

A warm jacket designed to also keep your child dry without being too heavy or thick.

Pros

Lightweight and warm. Not too thick to compress. Good for traveling because it will fit well in a suitcase. Not too puffy. Easy for kids to move around in. Comes in four color choices. Water-resistant. Doesn't bunch up if it gets wet.

Cons

Sizing on this coat runs a little large.

Best Bang for the Buck
Columbia Powder Lite Puffer Jacket
Columbia
Powder Lite Puffer Jacket
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Bottom Line

A lightweight faux-down coat for kids that performs well for the price.

Pros

Built-in hood. Easy machine washing. Comes in several colors. Works well in mid-range temperatures. Not thick. Easy to move around when wearing. Not the thickest Columbia jacket, but also not the most expensive.

Cons

Tends to get wet over long periods of snow play. Not as waterproof as other models.

Rokka&Rolla Ultra Lightweight Hooded Packable Puffer Down Jacket
Rokka&Rolla
Ultra Lightweight Hooded Packable Puffer Down Jacket
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Bottom Line

Warm and lightweight puffer parka filled with real duck down.

Pros

Can be machine washed if needed. Has inside pockets. Thin and not bulky, but still very warm. Good looking. Runs true to size. Quality workmanship. Several color choices. Built-in hood. Made from feather down rather than an imitation product.

Cons

This jacket may be too thin for some weather.

Mountain Hardwear Micro Ratio Down Jacket
Mountain Hardwear
Micro Ratio Down Jacket
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This down version jacket remains warm even though it is also lightweight and comfortable.

Pros

Zippered pockets. Designed to stay warm, even when wet. Solid zippers. Warm and a little thicker than some other puffer jackets. Also comes in a girls' style and color as well as a blue for boys.

Cons

This model does not have a hood.

The North Face Infant Moondoggy 2.0 Down Jacket
The North Face
Infant Moondoggy 2.0 Down Jacket
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Bottom Line

A quality down jacket sized specifically for infants and toddlers under the age of two.

Pros

Features 550-fill down with micro-fleece throughout the body. Hood and yoke have Sherpa fleece lining. Chin zip guard protects face. Binding on cuffs and hem to keep cold air out. Meets Responsible Down Standard. Choice of colors and sizes.

Cons

Pricey for a jacket that a child will outgrow quickly.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

26 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
203 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Kids love to play outdoors in the winter, but keeping them warm and comfortable is a must. Jackets filled with down are ideal, because they have features to make both kids and parents happy. Kids’ down jackets are warm without being restrictive or feeling heavy, and come in a wide variety of styles and colors. Some jackets also have removable hoods and spacious pockets. If your child has sensitivities to real down or your prefer non-animal materials, choose a jacket fill with faux down that offers similar features and warmth without real feathers.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
The North Face
Boy's Gotham Down Jacket
Snonook
Zipper Down Fleece Jacket w Attached Hoodie
Amazon Essentials
Boys Water-Resistant Hooded Puffer Jacket
Happy Cherry
Warm Fleece Fur Lined Hooded Coat
The North Face
Girls' Andes Down Jacket
The team that worked on this review
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Rokka&Rolla

Ultra Lightweight Hooded Packable Puffer Down Jacket

Rokka&Rolla

Ultra Lightweight Hooded Packable Puffer Down Jacket

Warm and lightweight puffer parka filled with real duck down.
$29
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Marmot

Ajax Boys' Down Puffer Jacket

Marmot

Ajax Boys' Down Puffer Jacket

A warm jacket designed to also keep your child dry without being too heavy or thick.
$46
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Columbia

Powder Lite Puffer Jacket

Columbia

Powder Lite Puffer Jacket

A lightweight faux-down coat for kids that performs well for the price.
$59
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Mountain Hardwear

Micro Ratio Down Jacket

Mountain Hardwear

Micro Ratio Down Jacket

This down version jacket remains warm even though it is also lightweight and comfortable.
$74
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The North Face

Infant Moondoggy 2.0 Down Jacket

The North Face

Infant Moondoggy 2.0 Down Jacket

A quality down jacket sized specifically for infants and toddlers under the age of two.

$111

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