05/12/2025
It's extremely important to keep babies and toddlers warm in cold weather. Here are some top tips to help when the weather is cold.
* Keep babies warm by layering. A snowsuit is lovely for those long winter walks, but if you are shopping or in and out of warm places, layers are easier to take on and off. Remember to take off hats and gloves when you are in a warm shop, café, train or bus.
* If you are out walking, remember to keep your baby warm. Most buggies and prams have cosy covers for winter use, just make sure they are warm and protective, rather than fashionable! Keep checking your baby’s temperature too, to make sure they aren’t overheating.
* If you are using a sling, your baby will have the added benefit of your body warmth. Again, keep checking to make sure they aren’t getting too warm.
* Toddlers love this time of year. If we are lucky to have snow or rain, wrap them up warm in an all in one or snow suit with wellies. Make sure they are waterproof to avoid getting their clothes wet and making your active toddler too cold. Make sure those layers are removed when they are back inside.
* In the car make sure babies and toddlers are not wearing thick coats or snowsuits and keep layers to a minimum. Too many layers or thick coats is dangerous because it can leave the harness too loose to be effective in a crash. You may want to put a lightweight blanket on your baby over the top of their car seat until the car warms up.
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