Do you have baby wear hat in car?

[dancingfruit]

I’ve always had baby wear hat for car then remove hat as soon as home, we have long journeys and I assumed baby needed hat as after hospital and seen others have . She is now 3 months and I’m doubting FTM and then read lullaby trust when tried to google to get answers and it said “We advise removing any hats or outdoor clothing such as snowsuits and coats once your baby is in the car.”
also came across another thing saying yes they have them wear hat in car! Agh

Mine never has but the car is warm enough once we get going. At 9 months I am still unsure what temperature range my baby needs a hat outdoors so I'm no expert either.

The snowsuits and coats are because they affect the fit of the car seat straps increasing the risk of injury in a crash as well as create an overheating risk. A hat could also stop them regulating their temperature properly.

No, I didn't.
DD was a summer born baby and had a full head of hair, so it wasn't necessary.

On a cold day I used to put one on DS for a short journey where car wouldn’t warm up and take it off for a longer one once car was warm.

OMG! Yet his mum had made me feel guilty when first brought her back from hosp as she only had cellular blanket, sleepsuit and vest on and hat!
she said she was worried she was cold. Yet there was 4 of us in car :(

A baby doesn’t need to wear a hat in the car in March

Thank you! Was made to feel bad before about what I had baby in and I said more risk with overheating!

Thank you so much,

what about when outside? I take it in winter yes then remove when indoor, and for things like shopping centres? Would that be have it off inside but then once out again hat on? i’m scared of older generation judging when out with her that shes too cold** I’m overthinking but after comments :(

Firstly get used to judgement. You are a mum so fair game to every arsehole with an opinion.
There is no need for a hat on a baby in doors or in a car unless it is very cold for some reason. It’s more dangerous for your baby to be too hot than too cold

Amazing! Thank you :)) Finding a lot of comments, its like can’t do right!

Thanks for this, was made to feel guilty previously and gonna need my tough skin on!

I think a PP’s advise is technically correct but please don’t get hung up on it too too much - a baby will be fine in a thick jumper in winter or a thin jacket with a hood. It’s the very padded jackets you need to watch out for which would mean the seatbelt can’t get tight enough.

i had a zip up footmuff then when went in to shops etc unzipped the footmuff and unzipped down their snowsuit

babies CAN overheat, but you can see the signs (flushed cheeks, sweating) and if they’re with you anyway you’ll likely notice. I think some of the guidance on overheating is aimed more at parents who dress their children in a fleece onesie and a fur liner in august or those who have 18 layers then don’t remove any when inside

It's the end of March. Don't know where you are in the country but in London it's 12 degrees with intermittent rain. The only hats you need in this weather are rain hats, and as babies are normally in a pram/buggy you need a rain cover for the pram/buggy not a hat.

Got rain cover, normally I’d have cover on and hat on her for outdoor walks - so I could just ditch hat since cover over.
Thank u

Car seat straps = seatbelt.

A thicker padded jacket will compromise fit but a jumper or a thin hoody is absolutely fine.

Sorry but this just isn’t correct. Anything which will compress in the event of a crash isn’t safe - so puffy snowsuits, or very thick coats. Lots of articles say that layers with jumpers, fleeces etc etc are absolutely fine.

I think it’s one of those things tk read up on yourself OP. Everyone takes their own level of risk with sleeping, feeding etc etc that you should do what’s right for you

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Winter-Car-Seat-Safety-Tips.aspx

• ”Dress your child in thin layers. Start with close-fitting layers on the bottom, like tights, leggings or long-sleeved bodysuits. Then add pants and a warmer top, like a sweater or thermal-knit shirt. Your child can wear a thin fleece jacket over the top. In very cold weather, long underwear is also a warm and safe layering option.“

That car safety page on Facebook also happens to be run by people who have a business selling car seats. I joined for a while but it was filled with the most judgmental people ever who insist if you don't spend £500+ on a car seat you are a terrible parent who doesn't care about your child 🙄.
OP you've had great advice on here but I agree with others, you will never be 'right' so try to read advise from trusted sources and make up your own mind and internally say F off to people who think they know better.

No. Treat the car like indoors as you will heat it to the same temp.

Depends on how long your journey is. I usually let my baby wear the hat if the drive was less than 20 minutes. If you don't take the baby out the carseat when you arrive it can be tricky to get it on and off
For longer drives the hat was always off.