Winter v summer baby

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I have a DS already born in the summer and my next baby is due at Christmas. I have kept all DS' stuff which was neutral, but what do I need to get for a winter newborn ?

So far I have bought a pram suit / snow suit and a blanket not that I didn't have blankets, but it was lovely bright stripes and all my stuff is neutral.

Long sleeve vests, 2.5 tog sleeping bag, maybe a foot of type thing for the carseat that goes over them, I've had one summer and one winter and just got what was available in mothercare at the time. They had warmer clothes etc.

I meant foot muff*

Same here. I’m thinking snow suit (got that one), extra blankets for layers, long sleeved vests as PP said and some warmer outfits.
Also hats and a footmuff and brushed cotton cotbed sheets, not just the standard ones and possibly humidifier as heating will be on.

Snow suits are a pain getting them into it,zipping up, buttoning. Foot muff/sleeping bags are the best. Dress your baby in a warm out fit and straight into the car seat/pram

I second the sleep suits are a pain when they are a baby and I spent all the time worrying about overheating. When they turned 1 sleepsuits are a lifesaver though 😊

Blankets, cardigans for layers, long sleeved vests, 2.5 tog grobag, hats, foot muff for buggy and car seat (best thing ever for car seat!)

Pretty much what everyone has said. I had a winter baby and then a spring baby so I was in a similar position x

Snowsuits are a pain until they are toddling. They aren’t safe for car seats so you would have to remove it and put it back on at either end of the journey. I got a lot of use out of a tuppence and crumble starsnug fleece as it was safe for the car seat and ideal for baby to wear in the sling.

I only use a snow suit for dog walks, so would be in baby carrier on my front rather than pram or car seat.

I need to check on what long sleeve things I have. I think I went a bit over the top and brought lots first time around. Might be short on soft trousers. Need to purchase some drawers first so I can get all the bits out. Have some hand knitted cardigans, but didn't use them last time due to the heat.

Be very careful using a snowsuit with feet (or any footed item, esp sleepsuits) in a baby carrier. The leg fabric pulls up at the crotch and can cut off the circulation to the toes unless there’s plenty of room. You will need to get into the habit of tugging the fabric down at the toes to check for space and if your baby has long feet you may need to size up.

TBH assuming that you are in the U.K. I would suggest taking the snowsuit back and either getting a refund or exchanging it for another size, 12-18m or bigger.

They are little use for newborns. As mentioned they are not safe for car seats but they aren’t really appropriate for carriers either. If you bear in mind that the sling / carrier counts as a layer of clothing and that you need to account for your body heat too, then there are only a few very very cold weeks in most British winters when a baby wouldn’t overheat in a snowsuit + carrier. Thin layers are better, with extra on extremities: hat, mitts, and leg warmers or moccasins on long socks (the Sainsbury’s version of moc-ons are fab).

I'd get a star wrap rather than a snow suit for carrying and morrck blanket for car seat if you're planning on using it out and about

I'm so pleased I've found this thread! What would you ladies use for the baby in the pram (bassinet) if not a snowsuit? Would a starsnug fleece be better and keep them just as warm?

My baby is due at the very start of Feb 2020 (first one) and I have no idea how many layers I should be adding when I go out - especially what to put them in when coming back from the hospital. Help!

Oh I'm glad I read this - I didn't know a snowsuit was an issue.

I'm due at beginning of December, now wondering what to bring the baby home from the hospital in!

I think snow suits are shit and I’ve never personally got on with them. I’ve always just layered my babies up with a bodysuit, babygrow, cardigan and maybe a jacket on top if if necessary plus hat, mittens and blanket/footmuff. They’ve all survived so 🤷🏻‍♀️.

What would you ladies use for the baby in the pram (bassinet) if not a snowsuit?

I would get a good quality footmuff / cosy toes which can lie flat as a sleeping bag in the bassinet but also has openings for the harness once baby is in the seat unit. If you live somewhere very cold or if you know that you will do a lot of walking then maybe consider a sheepskin one, which can also function as a liner in the summer.

I haven't used morrck blankets for the car seat but I have heard very good things about them. Gro also do travel sleeping bags which are very useful if you want to transfer a sleeping baby directly from car seat to cot.

Thank you @ThanksItHasPockets that's really helpful!