Your Little Will Be Ready for Apple Picking, Back to School, and Halloween in These Fall Coats

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When it's not quite cold enough to break out the puffer for your child, but it's too chilly for them to go without, a kids' fall coat is the perfect transition piece to keep them comfortable. Yes, getting your child to put one on will likely be about as easy as getting them to wake up at 6:30 a.m., but if the coat is fashionable enough, you can get them over that hurdle.

To find the most-wanted kids’ fall jackets, I did what any professional editor would do — I asked my own kids what everyone was wearing. After a long lesson about which hoodies are OK and a rant about the perils of not having enough AJR music to listen to at any given time (this is a massive problem for my 10-year-old, apparently), I was able to check out what it is that the kids want, and where to look.

I have included a bit of all the best kids’ fall jackets styles meticulously listed by my kids and backed up by “evidence” on TikTok, courtesy of my 13-year-old. Yup, I did that, so you don’t have to.

adidas Girls Size Zip Front Tricot Bomber Jacket

Apparently, all I needed to know about this jacket is that my daughter wants one because they wear it on High School Musical: The Series, like “All, the time. Sometimes, it’s the shiny one, but yeah, Mama, this coat is cool.”

It's a light layering jacket, and honestly, you've probably owned something similar.

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LJYH Children Collar Motorcycle Faux Leather Coats

“It’s edge, but not emo.” — the 10-year-old.

“A lot of girls have this coat at school.” — the 13-year-old.

“It’s under $30.” — me.

It's cute, it works from toddler through teen, and it's warm enough with layers for pretty cold weather. Best of all, throwing it over a tee makes for the perfect style for the fall.

Feidoog Toddler Polar Fleece Jacket

Oh, how I long for the days when I could wrap my littles up in adorable dinosaur fleece jackets. They're maximum cute and maximum cozy, and they're great to layer under winter coats on extra-chilly days.

Simple Joys by Carter’s Toddler Denim Jacket

Denim jackets are a classic for a reason, and they're still incredibly popular and a real staple for all ages. They can be layered with a sweater or hoodie or worn as is. Personally, we like adding patches to ours in my family, but that's a personal choice.

Toddler Sherpa Fleece-Lined Jacket

Is there any better type of kid’s fall jacket than a Sherpa fleece-lined hoodie? We don't think so. This warm and cozy hoodie will make your child want to put it on every day. They'll want to sink into its plush confines and revel in its coziness. We sure would.

Columbia Boys Glennaker Rain Jacket

This jacket is pure evergreen goodness. It never goes out of style, multiple kids can wear it, and it always looks good. Plus, it's ultra weather-resistant and pretty darned warm.

Simple Joys by Carter’s Baby Hooded Sweater Jacket

I firmly believe that at some point, every single baby or toddler on planet Earth absolutely deserves to have a delightful bear-eared jacket.

This one from Carter's is buttery soft, in a lovely dove gray fabric, and will instantly melt your heart the minute you put it on your baby.

Dl 1961 Kids' Manning Colorblock Hooded Jean Jacket

This coat screams, “Get out of my room, Mom!” So it’s obviously perfect for your tween or teen. A hoodie-lined vest, it has grunge ’90s written all over it, which is actually popular again. We just hope those gigantic jeans and wallet chains stay in the ’90s, though, right?

Amazon Essentials Girl's Lightweight Jacket

Amazon has really stepped up their game with their Essentials line. This coat has thousands of 5-star reviews, and most note that it's a fantastic coat for the price. The inside is a slick liner designed to easily slide over bulky fabrics. It comes in a ton of colors, and it's all-around just wonderful.

Mango Pocket Quilted Jacket

She's giving Bridgeport, Connecticut vibes without the Bridgeport price tag. A classy quilted coat that can be dressed up or down and easily worn over a uniform on a crisp fall day.

Kids 100% Recycled Polyester Packable Hood Windbuster

Honestly? Sometimes you just want a neutral rain jacket that's just a little bit warmer. And you know what? So does your kid. This Gap jacket is great to throw on after soccer, after dance, whenever your kid just needs something easy and reliable.

Simple Joys by Carter’s Boys’ Toddler Twill Jacket

Your little Maverick will look adorable in this coat that feels very Top Gun. For under $20, your toddler can look cool, keep warm, and do it under budget.

Kids' Trail Model Rain Jacket

I bet you thought you couldn't get your kids a coat from L.L. Bean for under $60, didn't you? I know that I did until a friend pointed it out to me when my son was younger. His black version of this coat was worn for 2 years by him, and 2 years by his sister. It's a warm workhorse.

Toddler Girls Teddy Lapel Collar Coat

You. Better. Work.

Your toddler will look like they just walked off the runway and into the McDonald's in this cozy coat from Shein. It's soft and sweet but also looks wonderful in real life.

Luiryare — Kids Leopard Jacket Zipper Coat

I want this coat, and I'm in my 30s. It has a throwback feeling that is super popular this year. It's like a cross between Fran Drescher and Megan Rapinoe, and I guess that's the combination we didn't know that we needed.

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