There is already so much to think about when you have a baby, and then wintertime comes along and seems to add on a whole new list of things to keep in mind! knowing what wintertime gear you need for your baby and picking it all out can be stressful, to say the least. lucky for you, our Rookie mommies have been through it already and are here to help you pinpoint exactly what you need. here is the best baby gear for wintertime to keep your little one relaxing and safe!
Things to keep in Mind
Car Safety: A normal wintertime coat is so bulky that it creates a few inches of gap between the harness and your child. The big bulky coats that we all grew up wearing are a big no-no for car seats. Instead, you can use coats that are approved by the ever-trustworthy car Seat lady or you can use blankets. We tried to keep the wintertime baby gear on our list much more fitted versus bulky, which will help!
*Rookie mother Tip: put on your child’s coat backward after you safely buckle them in. This usually works best for older toddlers or big kids.
Comfort and Warmth: You certainly want to keep your baby warm, but you also want to consider their comfort. Make sure they have their full range of movement and pay extra attention if they are all bundled up and seem unusually grumpy.
Inside vs Outside: You will want to consider some warm clothes for your baby to wear inside along with the normal outdoor wintertime gear.
All the best baby gear for Winter
The essential to dressing in Layers
You don’t need to purchase a ton of fancy wintertime gear for your little one! dressing your child in layers allows them to be warm without the extra bulk of a heavy wintertime coat! It also gives you the option to add on or take off layers as the temperature fluctuates. start them with a onesie if they’re still a baby or a t-shirt if they’re a little older. add warm pants, thick socks, a pullover sweatshirt, and a fitted fleece jacket.
Layers Checklist
Cozy Pants
Thick Socks
Hatt
Pullover Sweatshirt
Fitted Fleece Jacket, like this Kid’s Columbia Sherpa or this baby Sherpa
Winter gear alternatives for Baby
These are all things that you probably already have lying around your house. Använd dem! If you are against putting any kind of coat on your child while in the car, use what you have to keep them warm. My kids love the special car blankets that they get to use. The blankets only come out once coats are required outside so it makes them even much more special.
I still always make sure to pack hats, mittens, socks, and warm shoes. during the winter, warm shoes and socks are both crucial parts of your baby’s gear. So much of our body heat escapes from our feet and our heads so it’s good to make sure they’re all covered up.
The best wintertime coats for Your Baby
Look for down coats that don’t have too much bulk to them. There are plenty of down coats that you can find out there that are suitable for your child to wear while in their car seat but when it pertains to wintertime coats, look for either a down coat or a fleece coat. These coats add plenty of warmth without the bulk.
You also want to find a coat that stops ideal at your baby’s hips. This will guarantee your child is able to wear the coat safely in the car because it won’t bunch too much along the waist seat belt. I would also recommend that you look for a coat that has a removable hood or a large neckline.
Winter gear for Infants
From snowsuits to bundle bags, here are some wintertime gear options for infants that you will actually use!
The 7 AM Enfant Nido is a way to swaddle your baby safely in their car seat or stroller. There is a hole at the back of the product, so you set it in the car seat and then you can access the entire harness. You just buckle your child up and then tuck them in good and warm.
Another great option for infants is the road coat Snow Suit. It is a snowsuit that was made so that your baby can wear it safely in their car seat. This snowsuit is made of down with a “split collar” so that you can access the harness and guarantee that it is secured correctly.
There are also different infant car seat covers. two of our favorites are this one from JJ Cole and this one from Jolly Jumper. I love the buffalo pattern, it’s ideal for winter!
Winter gear for Toddlers
Once your baby has grown into a toddler, it is a bit much easier to find their wintertime gear. For the bigger kids and toddlers, there are plenty of different coats for them as well.
One kid road coat makes a great line of children’s down coats for the winter. I love that this coat has two layers to it with the inner layer having a “non-slip surface”. The double-layer also allows you to buckle your child up when you’re in the car. You simply zip up the outer layer over the harness to keep them extra warm. However, your child is also able to unzip it when they get too warm. This jacket is warm, safe, and 100% deviCE Washable. Mor godkänd!
L.L. Bean har också en fantastisk rad med downrockar för barn. Mountain Bound Reversible Jacket är en av mina favoritrockar från dem eftersom det inte är för puffigt vilket gör det idealiskt både när det gäller komfort och för att bära dem i bilen.
Buckle Me Baby är en annan rad med säkra rockar för barn och barn. Det här är nerrockar som har dragkedjan till sidan vilket gör det enkelt att packa upp, spänna ditt barn säkert med selen och sedan blixtlås över selen för att hålla dem varma. Detta är en fantastisk kappa för barn, men om ditt barn är oberoende och vill sätta på sina rockar av sig själva kan sido -dragkedjan vara svår för dem att ta reda på.
Håll dig varm och säker i vinter!
Sammantaget finns det gott om babyutrustningsalternativ för att hålla ditt barn säkert och varmt i vinter. Du kan spara pengar och använda det du har eller så kan du gå ut och köpa en topp på linjen. Gör vad som fungerar för dig och ditt barn. Vi får alla våra barn in och ut ur bilstolarna ungefär en gazillion gånger om dagen så hitta ett vintersystem som fungerar för din familj och väljer det. Det här är alla bra alternativ, så gå och ha en varm och säker vintertid alla!
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