How to dress babies for cold weather

Your baby’s first winter is an exciting time. You have Christmas back to being almost as fun as it was when you were a child, Bonfire night, Halloween and lots of lovely walks in the woods. However, most new parents worry about keeping their baby warm enough as the weather get colder, and often a lot wetter too.

At night, you may worry about your baby’s room getting colder and how to keep them snuggly without overheating. If you want to check if your baby is warm enough, feel their tummies; often their hands and feet will feel colder and this is completely normal.

A room thermometer may give you added peace of mind at night. If you are using a sleeping bag, don’t use a blanket as well. Sleeping bags are a great way to keep your baby warm at night and void them kicking off the covers.

Stick to the same general rules during the day; remove hats, gloves and coats as soon as you get inside to avoid overheating and use your own clothing as a guideline for dressing your baby – if you are wearing several layers, then your baby will need roughly the same number themselves.

[caption id="attachment_1876" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Disana baby snugglesuits are made of boiled wool to help regulate your baby's temperature[/caption]

Try to stick to natural fibres such as silk, cotton and wool as these are more breathable than synthetics and will, in the case of wool, regulate your baby’s temperature somewhat too.

For little babies, a close-fitting cap to keep their heads warm is a good idea as babies lose most of their body heat through their heads. They won’t need to sleep in these though.

You will want to keep their feet covered with either socks or booties, especially if you are carrying them in a sling. When you are out and about, a good coverall is a fantastic choice, as you can simply remove it when you’re back inside and not have to worry about your baby being overdressed.

I’ve always loved dressing my babies in knitwear, and learned to knit myself to make them little cardigans for the winter; as they are so small they are relatively fast to make too!

Older babies and toddlers, especially once they are mobile, need layers that allow them to move without feeling too bulky. Boiled wool is a great choice as it is breathable yet fantastic at keeping kids warm.

[caption id="attachment_1880" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Padraig Cottage slippers are always a popular choice, especially when babywearing[/caption]

Indoors and in the sling, Padraig slippers are a great choice and have been one of our best-sellers since we opened. Tights and leggings are great for crawlers and we wholeheartedly recommend tights for boys too.

What do you most look forward to doing with your baby as the weather gets colder?

Love, Becky.

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