My Name is Puffy, Not Diddy

Legend has it that Puff Daddy was the original inventor of the “Puffy” jacket. Mr. Sean Combs would later change his name to Diddy because he was tired of being mistaken for H.R. Puf-n-Stuf, Puff The Magic Dragon and a Puff Pastry.

Myth or legend, no one can dispute the fact when the temperature hits freezing, nothing keeps out the cold better than a puffy coat. It’s like wrapping your child in a down comforter with sleeves, only better. Here are our top picks for the best in kids’ puffy fashions. – Jill Topol

1. Molo Hestie Grey Puffa Coat (size 12-16y) on sale £67.49 www.olivelovessalfie.co.uk

2. Patagonia Infant Down Sweater Bunting in Turmeric Orange (size 0-12m) $139.00 www.patagonia.com

3. Moncler Enfant Andersen Jacket in Blue w/ Detachable Hood & Sleeves (size 4-6y) $560.00 www.moncler.com

4. Mini Rodini Jacket in Blue/Cerise & Yellow w/ Detachable Sleeves (size 80-146) on sale $86.40 www.minirodini.com

5. Mini Rodini Puff Baby Overall in Black/Off White (size 56-62) on sale $67.20 www.minirodini.com

6. Moncler Bouquettelle Feather Down Zip Jacket in Black & White (size 2-6t) $510-560.00 www.moncler.com

7. Diesel Kids Jill Jacket in Fuchsia (size 6-10Y) on sale $197.99 www.zappos.com

8. Uniqlo Kids Light Poly Fill Down Jacket in Wine (size 110-150) $29.90 www.uniqlo.com

9. Diesel Jennica Wool Swing Coat w/ Puffy Sleeves (size 2-6y) on sale $90.00 www.diesel.com

10. Stella McCartney Short Puffy jacket in Green(size 3-14y) on sale $110 www.stellamccartney.com

11. Moncler Tom Feather Zip Down Snowsuit in Red (size 2-24m) $485.00 www.moncler.com

12. Appaman Polar Jacket in Pewter (size 6m-10y) $114.00 www.appaman.com

13. Crewcuts Girls’ Long Powder Puffer in Cobblestone (size 2-14y) on sale $108.00 www.jcrew.com

14. Uniqlo Kids Light Poly Fill Down Parka in Teal (size 110-150) $29.90 www.uniqlo.com

Just in case some of you are too young to get my H.R. Puf-n-Stuf reference, here’s the opening to the trippy 1970’s Sid & Marty Krofft Saturday morning kids show that would later be the inspiration for Yo Gabba Gabba!