Are the seraphine bump to baby coats worth it?

I keep seeing these £150+ winter coats that can cover a baby in a carrier, and they look pretty fantastic. I’m just a bit worried about spending so much money on a coat I will only wear for a bit. I am having a November baby, though, and I want to be warm while out walking the dog, and I would like the option of baby wearing so we can still walk where prams are not appropriate. I currently don’t have a warm coat that fits, so I do need to buy something. If anyone has recommendations for better alternatives and/or are selling a suitable winter coat that would fit a medium sized woman with a big bump, please let me know!!
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Honestly, yes! Mine is amazing and it’ll last me years, even beyond baby carrying- but wait wait wait for the sales! I got loads off in a sale. Keep checking each week or maybe try Vinted if you need it earlier x

@Chloe oooh that’s really nice!! Would never have considered H&M!! Thanks so much

I don’t have one BUT all of the other Seraphine things I have are some of my favorite things. And aside from the shape wear are true to size (they tell you to pick your pre pregnancy size for pretty much everything). I’d say go with the size recommendation on the website as there is built in space for baby/bump if you like a snug fit or go up a size if you like a looser roomy fit.

I got the parka one to wear to Canada when I was pregnant earlier thos year. It fitted great over bump, was extremely warm and waterproof and can be worn when not pregnant. I did, however, buy mine practically new from vinted for £50! So beyond worth it!! Also got seraphine maternity and nursing clothes from seraphine on vinted Inc the seraphine skin to skin top and the hoody. And this winter, I'll be using it with my baby now they've arrived. 🥰😀

I have one of the parka style ones from Seraphine, we love it :) ours has a removable liner, I get really warm baby wearing so I like this feature. I had a Bon Prix one with my first (I think it was!) but I lost the zip in baby bit, I liked that one so much I sought out an alternative :) xxx

I got a Zip Us In panel that fits on a normal coat, you can get different lengths and zip types and bought myself a nice normal coat! I did have a Seraphine hoody which was great though c

The only problem i have with Seraphine is that you can only wear baby on the front. I wore my baby until nearly 2 and she was on my back then. Look at Wombat & co jackets. They are similar but with pouches for front and back too.

I have a mamalila soft shell which has a bump panel and a baby wearing panel which can be worn on the front and the back. My 2 year toddler still fits in it for a back carry even with bump. I got it on vinted and it still wasn't cheap but it has longevity at least!!

I personally just bought a larger coat 🤷. I just got one from Tesco so it wasn't much money as I got it when they had money off too. Used it whilst pregnant and then I had baby in the carrier. I guess with the ones you can remove the panel you can use the same coat later on though x

Thank you everyone for the advice!! I’ve got loads of different suggestions to look up now, I really appreciate your help xx

My friend had one of these and loved it, her little one will be four in January and she still wears it as either hers you can zip the extra baby / bump material out

I just googled bon prix and freemans sell quite a lot of the bump to baby coats still! Cheaper than Seraphine and lots of variety actually, more than there used to be xxx

Yes I love mine and I got it second hand on vinted so saved loads of money! It's a bit used but not damaged in anyway and I love it and it's perfect for baby too! Will last me years!

H&M have got them, and there's loads on Vinted!

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I used one of these with my daughter and am using it again this time round. It has a fleece inside that you can detach in summer if you only any the waterproof bit. I also clipped it to her pram sometimes https://www.babywearingcosy.com

I love my Seraphine coat! So much so I ordered a trench baby wearing coat and a hoody each for me and the other half ready for our second

I love mine! I got it during the sale when pregnant and wore it all through late pregnancy, for baby wearing (baby was born in January so was cold!) and I still wear it now 1.5 years later just as a normal coat. It is expensive but 100% worth it! It's my favourite coat, even when not pregnant!

Yes yes yes! I got mine with my first as a gift and loved it and now using it again with my second they are pricey but so worth it xx

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