A sling on a coat?

When we take our babies anywhere I much prefer slings to any other form of transportation. They're easier on my back and I like to keep their little bodies as close to mine as possible. The only thing is slings are pretty much a warm-weather accessory. What do we do when it gets cold?

These papoose coats look nice, are warm, and allow you to keep your baby close to you even in the snow. They're good for going out or even for use as a blanket if you feel like snuggling at home. I'm all set to order one of these for my better half this winter - Kentucky can be a brutally cold state. I do wish they had a slightly more masculine design for us dads out there, although it does do my heart good to see that this is comfortable for nursing and should keep both baby and mommy comfortably covered if they're shy.