How do I keep my baby warm in winter? Show How should I dress my baby when we go out in the cold? Does mybaby need a snowsuit if they’re in a baby carrier? And what should I do if starts raining while they’re in the sling? Here are my top tips for babywearing in the cooler months. 
HOW MANY LAYERS DO I NEED TO MY KEEP BABY WARM? As a rough rule of thumb when babywearing, you count as one layer of clothing for your baby, and your sling counts as at least another. If you walk into a warm shop, house or cafe, that’s like putting a third layer on them. Always bear this in mind when dressing yourself and your baby. In our experience, parents here in the UK are often more likely to over than under-dress their babies in cold weather, whether in slings or buggies. Unless it’s bitterly cold outside, ideally keep newborn babies in ‘indoor’ clothing, adding a warm hat or elephant hood and booties if needed, plus a cardigan or coat over you both. This will reduce the risk of baby overheating. (Always ensure there is no fabric covering your baby’s face.) When you head indoors you can easily undo your coat to help prevent them – and you- from overheating. Keeping your baby close to your body, without bulky fabric between you, will make you more aware of how warm or cool they are. Warm but lightweight all-in-one cotton and fleece suits come in very handy for babywearing, especially if you don’t want to wear a coat yourself. Opt for lightweight options that provide warmth without bulk, and put them on over 1 or 2 layers of your baby’s regular cotton clothing. If a suit covers the feet then it’s a good idea to size up, so that there’s no additional pressure on your baby’s feet when they tuck their legs up. Or go for something footless – or with optional feet, like these fantastic all-in-one suits from Loud +Proud, matched with these brilliant babywearing booties from Mamalila.
1. INVEST IN A BABYWEARING COATWe stock a range of fabulous babywearing coats with inserts to accommodate your baby. Babywearing jackets come with removable babywearing and maternity panels, so you can use them during pregancy AND as an everyday coat when you’re not carrying. With these jackets, there’s no need to dress your baby in bulky outdoor clothes: simply keep your baby in indoor clothing and simply pop the jacket over both of you. So much easier than trying to put a carrier on OVER your own coat – which is guaranteed to make you sweat and overheat as soon as you step indoors! We have lightweight all-year options like the much-loved Mamalila Softshell Jacket, the teddy-fleece line Mamalila Winter Jacket, through to the snuggly, winter-weight Wallaby Babywearing Coat and many more styles in between.
And not to leave Dad out, we also have the parka-style Bandicoot Babywearing Coat, Mamalila Softshell Jacket for men and lots more babywearing coats and jackets to keep everyone warm.
2. AVOID SNOWSUITS – UNLESS IT’S LITERALLY FREEZING!Snowsuits and thick, padded pram suits are best avoided when babywearing. The big puffy garment makes it hard to tell how warm your baby is and they’re more likely to overheat. Remember it’s harder to get your sling or carrier fitting accurately, tightly and safely around a baby who is wearing a big puffy suit. This is especially critical with very young babies: if the sling is not snug and safe then the baby’s posture and airways may not be adequately supported and protected. As per advice relating to car seats – slings need to fit snugly around your baby’s body, not their clothing. For a comfortable fit, slings need to hug the contours of your body too – another good reason to wear young babies inside your outdoor clothing. However, if you’re wearing a bigger baby or toddler, especially if they’re alternating between splashing in muddy puddles and being carried, wearing them over your coat might be a more sensible solution. You’ll keep each other warm so you’re unlikely to need arctic wear, but woollen jumpers and thin coats (think layers, not bulk) for you both, if you’re off to a muddy park, may be a good idea. 3. PROTECT THOSE EXTREMITIESA pair of leg warmers, leggings or tights will stop little legs from getting too chilly. Check out our favourites from Hoppediz. Remember to pop a hat, snood or hood onto your baby, as this is likely to be the most exposed part of their body. And to keep little pre-walking feet warm, we cannot rave enough about these waterproof, windproof quilted booties from Mamalila. We’ve been searching for year for sling-friendly booties that actually stay on – and these really do the job!
4. BRILLIANT BABYWEARING COVERSIn wet months – that’s August to May in the UK! – carry a lightweight babywearing cover or umbrella, along with a hat for your baby. Covers like the Mamalila All Rounder Softshell Babywearing Cover, Bundlebean Fleece-lined Cover and the super lightweight Bundlebean Babywearing Raincover are a brilliant keep-in-your-bag options. These waterproof baby carrier covers come in so handy throughout the year. The ZipUsIn universal coat extension panel is a nifty alternative too, fitting both mens and womens coats, though it is a little more fiddly to fit.
A giant transparent umbrella can also be brilliant to keep you both dry AND stop you from bumping into people on the pavement! So: stay dry, stay cool, think LAYERS. Here’s more advice on babywearing safety. Babywearing CoatsKeep carrying in all weathers in our Babywearing Coats and Jackets from Mamalila and Wombat & Co. Fit over ALL baby carriers and slings! Suitable for front and back carrying, during pregnancy, and everyday. Updated September 2022 Can baby get overheated in carrier?While it is possible for babies to overheat in baby carriers there are ways in which to ensure that this does not happen. For example, go outdoors in the cooler parts of the day, dress baby and yourself in cool clothing, and keep baby hydrated.
What should a baby wear when in a carrier?Warm but lightweight all-in-one cotton and fleece suits come in very handy for babywearing, especially if you don't want to wear a coat yourself. Opt for lightweight options that provide warmth without bulk, and put them on over 1 or 2 layers of your baby's regular cotton clothing.
What to do with baby when it's raining?10 Unexpected Places to Take a Toddler on a Cold or Rainy Day. The Library. This is an obvious one, right? ... . The Local Mall. ... . IKEA. ... . Pet & Aquarium Stores. ... . Indoor McDonald's (or other restaurant) Playplaces. ... . Local YMCAs and Recreation Centers. ... . Conservatories. ... . Indoor Play Spaces & Playgrounds.. How many layers should baby wear in carrier?The usual guide is that your baby should wear one layer more than you would feel comfortable in. Thinner, breathable layers may be more comfortable than one thick layer, and this can also help with keeping good weight distribution and fit in a carrier.
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