Fleece is one of the best fabrics in the cooler months of the year. It keeps baby dry, even when he sweats, and it's a nice and easy layer that isn't too bulky.

And reducing bulk is important because you never want to compromise car seat safety.

Amazon is having a great sale on fleece and sweaters for babies right now and you don't want to miss it. This unisex Columbia baby and infant bear bunting is marked down from $45 and depending on what color you choose, you'll spend between $29 and $32 on it.

Not too bad. Especially because it's unisex ... remember, if you're planning on having more kids, unisex clothing is the way to go.

'Tis the season for layers!

Fleece is great for this time of year because it's lightweight, easy to layer up, warm, and wicks moisture in the event your baby gets a little sweaty.

And Carter's is having a great $10 fleece sale right now, both in-store and online.

Choose from 3-piece vest and cardigan/hoodie sets for baby boys and girls.

Hurry, because at this price, inventory will go quick.

If you've got a baby, you know how valuable soft soled baby shoes can be. They're great to keep little feet warm as well as for those first months of toddling.

In fact, they're recommended.

EcoBabyBuys.com has a special on Tommy Tickle shoes through Monday at 9am. The selection is priced between $10 and $15; you can get an extra $5 off (today only) when you use coupon code black5 at checkout.

I just purchased a pair of the "star" shoes; with the discount, they cost just a little over $5. Woot!

So, maybe you're out elbowing the rest of the Black Friday shoppers ... or maybe you're hanging back to see what's available online for deals today and through the weekend.

Either way, I'll tell you what I've found: the deals online are basically the same as what was advertised in all the flyers, and that's no joke.

I, for one, will not be engaging in the madness that is Black Friday; I will sit at home and do my shopping with a cup of tea and my laptop ... and then wait for my cute UPS driver to deliver it all.

This deal on Baby Lulu at Beyond the Rack is definitely something I'll cash in on. Especially given we have a boy on the way. All four outfits above are priced at $25 (regular retail varies between $68 and $80).

In and of itself, that's a pretty great deal. But if you're a new Beyond the Rack customer, you can also nab a $15 shopping credit with code BLACKFRIDAY2012 (when you sign up), plus take free shipping all weekend, no matter how many orders you place.

The $15 shopping credit code is only good until 2pm EST; however, the credit can be used at any time.