Back-to-School Made Safer: The Multimac Road Coat

As the summer holidays draw to a close, many parents will already be turning their minds to the back-to-school checklist. New shoes, sharpened pencils, neatly pressed uniforms and — perhaps the most important purchase of all — a coat sturdy enough to withstand the unpredictable British weather. Autumn mornings are never easy: the rush to get everyone dressed, breakfasted and out the door often collides with frosty starts, fogged-up windscreens and children reluctant to leave the warmth of home. Amid all this, choosing the right coat becomes more than just a fashion decision; it’s about warmth, practicality, and increasingly, safety.

For years, parents have faced the same dilemma: while a thick, padded coat may keep children toasty outside, it can pose a hidden danger once they’re strapped into the car. The extra bulk prevents a seatbelt or harness from fitting as it should, creating slack that reduces protection in the event of a collision. It’s a problem safety experts have been warning about for years, but until now, solutions have usually meant asking shivering children to remove their coats before every car journey — hardly ideal on a freezing winter morning.

That’s where Multimac, the trusted leader in child car seat safety, comes in. Already renowned for their innovative multi-child car seats, the brand has turned its attention to solving the “winter coat problem” with the launch of the Road Coat — a smartly engineered jacket designed specifically to be worn safely in the car.

The genius of the Road Coat lies in its clever split-layer design. Instead of a single padded layer between child and seatbelt, the coat opens to allow the harness to pass through snugly against the body, ensuring a secure fit. To make things even safer, the inner layer features discreet grippy dots that stop the belt from sliding, keeping everything in place even on longer journeys. It’s a small detail with a big impact, giving parents peace of mind without sacrificing comfort.

And comfort is where the Road Coat excels. Filled with 80% down and 20% feather, it offers superior insulation and is rated to handle temperatures as low as -30°C — perfect for those bitter mornings when the car interior feels like an icebox. The outer shell is made from a high-density, wind- and water-resistant polyester that keeps out the worst of the elements, while fleece-lined pockets warm up little hands. Oversized zippers make fastening quick and easy, even for children learning to do it themselves, and because life with kids can be messy, the coat is fully machine washable.

Beyond school runs, the Road Coat is designed to adapt to family life. Whether you’re heading to football practice, weekend adventures, or long car journeys to visit relatives, it combines practicality with safety in a way no high-street coat can. Available for children from 12 months to 8 years, it’s a one-stop solution for parents tired of juggling warmth, style, and safety.

Priced at £59.00, the Road Coat is positioned as a practical investment: not just another seasonal coat, but one that actively improves safety on every car journey. For parents, that’s one less thing to worry about on those chaotic mornings — and a lot more peace of mind when it matters most.

As families prepare for the winter, the Multimac Road Coat is more than just outerwear. It’s a thoughtful piece of innovation, blending the warmth children need with the safety parents demand. And for once, it might just make the school run a little easier.

Discover more and shop the Road Coat at multimac.com