Some days, you just need that one piece you can grab on the way out the door, and this knit vest quickly becomes that go-to. With its bold red and white stripes and button front, it’s a playful, versatile piece you didn’t know you needed. Your little one can wear it buttoned up for extra warmth or leave it open for an easy, breezy layer.

It’s the kind of item that works anywhere: throw it on for those chilly early morning school drop-offs, pack it in the bag for after-school playground runs, or layer it over pajamas on lazy weekends at home. Kids get hot easily, and a vest is the perfect way to keep them warm while letting them move freely. The stripes make it fun, and the colors are surprisingly versatile — it really does match with just about anything in your kid’s closet.