We were looking for a winter coat/snowsuit that wasn't super bulky so that I'd have to remove it to put the baby in his car seat (Yes, they say you have to take the kid's puffy coat OFF to buckle into the seat! Nuts!), because I'm a first-time mom and still figuring everything out. This one is really user-friendly and I can tell it's toasty warm because my little one's cheeks started getting pink while I was just trying it on him! I like the fold-over hands and feet because hats and mittens and things are just not something I can keep track of with an 8 month old. We bought what I thought would be a too-big size (12-18m) but it fits great right now, with just a little room to grow. I really adore this little bunting. Very macho for my little man!