Maternity outerwear: jackets, coats, babywearing coats
First decide the season and timing
You buy maternity outerwear once and wear it for a short time, so it is important to get the season right. If the birth falls in January and it is autumn now, you need a warm jacket that will fit the bump in the third trimester. If the bump grows in summer, a light raincoat or windcheater is enough. Outerwear matters mainly in north India and the hills, and for the monsoon a light rain jacket.
Think separately about a babywearing coat: a model with a removable panel that lets you carry the baby in a sling under one coat after birth. For many people this is better value than buying a second coat.
What to put in your request
- Type — jacket, coat, down jacket, parka, trench, 3-in-1 babywearing coat.
- Season — summer, mid-season, winter, insulation.
- Sling panel — whether you need it after birth.
- Size — the one you had before pregnancy, or measurements.
- Stage of pregnancy — week or approximate due date.
- Colour and brand, if you have a preference.
- Condition — new or second-hand, for example “used one season”.
- Budget, if you want to name it.
Example: “I need a winter 3-in-1 babywearing coat with a sling panel, black, size M, due in January. Delhi, second-hand from one season in good condition is fine. Budget up to ₹8,000.”
How BlaBlaPrice collects these offers
Instead of scrolling through dozens of listings, you write one request, and sellers of maternity clothing reply in the chat: model, price, sizes available, photos, delivery. The platform shows the best-value offer first, with seller reviews next to it. Sellers can see where they stand and often improve their terms. Your phone number is hidden, and only the seller you choose receives your contacts. How it all works is on the “How it works” page.
What typical offers often miss
Check whether there is adjustable room over the bump: drawstrings, side fastenings or a removable panel. For a down jacket, ask about the filling and the temperature range the maker states. For a babywearing coat, find out how exactly the panel attaches and whether there is a separate panel for the baby.
Don't buy “with room to grow” too much: a coat that is too big feels cold at the shoulders. For second-hand, ask for photos of zips, lining and the area around the panel. Look at the rest of the wardrobe in “Maternity wear”, and for a winter jacket pick warm trousers and leggings and jeans.
