TTMA Winter Baby Gear

[scotty138]

We are Wisconsinites, so I understand getting ready for winter. I'm definitely not an expert, but H was a May baby so I've done this age in winter before.

I hate the bucket seat, so we switched to a convertible a while ago. For winter we babywear a lot and just carry him with a blanket since he shouldn't wear a jacket. We have a couple of thin fleece sweatshirts that are ok for the carseat and always have a blanket for each kid. We use a hat, mittens, and these boots:

oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=226869032

I just bought a pram suit (had no idea it was called that until yesterday) because we have a sled M can be buckled into a pulled around the yard. We spend a lot of time outside so it is a must for us.

We have remote start on the car and start it a little before we leave, but the cold car seat has never seemed to bother our kids. Keep the blankets inside so they are warm on top of them and they should be just fine. If you stick with the bucket seat you don't have to worry about it getting cold in the car, but damn that thing gets heavy.

Ok, now pass the Rum Chata and cocoa!

[Courtniko]

I do not have much advice since it only snows here a few times a year, and rarely sticks.
However I will recommend Zutano booties. They are warm, and stay on really well. There are a lot of different options, some warmer than others.

One example-


www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EU3RP0K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477574054&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=zutano+booties&dpPl=1&dpID=51KtWq-rwVL&ref=plSrch

[minae01]

I'm keeping A in the bucket seat for as long as I can. She's only 16.5 lbs so it's not awful. I use the frame stroller with it a lot, especially when I drop the boys off at preschool. Ds2 is a runner so I need to hold onto him tightly at all times. I have the light weight Bundle Me on it now, which is super cozy. I'll add a fleece blanket if it's really cold. I have the heavy weight Bundle Me also, but whether or not we use it is tbd.

As for winter gear, I have a fleece jacket for her with a hood. I don't think I'll invest in a pram suit or whatever it's called. I don't anticipate her being out in the snow much. Getting kids ready to play in the snow is a total PITA and hardly worth it if they're only out for a few minutes!

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oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1068643&vid=1&pid=226867012 I had just bought this for LO, it's chilly here in the mornings, and I have to send it back because it's too warm! I want something a little less warm to slip her into during the mornings but it's surprisingly thick and when you get it on sale it's super cheap.