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December 2011 Moms
Nessie82
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In what instance would a baby snow suit be used?
Nessie82
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I was gifted a baby snow suit and even though it is adorable, I have a feeling it will never be used.
With the understanding that the baby can't wear it in the car seat, when would you put the baby in the suit? After you arrive at the outdoor activity? What activity would you be attending out in the snow with an infant?
I just want to see if this is something I should hold onto just in case or return to the store.
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Re: In what instance would a baby snow suit be used?
I was thinking something along these lines or if we are out back wanting to play with the dogs and it's chilly. Obviously not freezing days but cold ones and time would still be very limited.
I was thinking something along these lines or if we are out back wanting to play with the dogs and it's chilly. Obviously not freezing days but cold ones and time would still be very limited.
For winter/early spring walks. It gets fairly cold here but as long as it is warmer than -15 c and not icy we'll get out and about for a little bit every day.
***And more importantly around here, we will keep the suit with us in the car in case of emergencies.
Those still aren't safe. The snow suit can still compress in an accident and the baby can still be ejected from the seat. All that hole will do is keep the snow suit in place.
A general rule of thumb is put the baby in, tighten the straps. If you can't fit the baby in the seat in the seat without loosening the straps, it's too think to use, and can be dangerous.
OP-we had one fleece ones that rarely got used. Only when we would be outside for extended periods of time. We got a cover for the carseat (not a bundle me because those also interfere with the carseat straps), and that generally worked well. We'd add blankets if needed. If they gave you a receipt, I'd take it back.
What is with these baby snowsuits? I live in California and it snows maybe twice a year (and that rarely sticks), and yet I received two baby snowsuits - neither of which were actually baby sizes (one was 3-6mos, the other was 6-9... Apparently people think I'm going to have a very obese baby.) Oh, and the worst part is that neither have tags so I can't return them! Maybe they were given to the original owners as gifts and they've just been passed around... lol.
I think I will keep the smaller suit for cold walks, or if we go to the mountains, but the bigger suit definitely has to go.
With my first kiddo I would have returned it. I simply stayed inside if LO would be too cold w/o a snowsuit.
This time around, we have a snowsuit for LO since our toddler is OBSESSED with being outside. I know there will be times I have to bring #2 outside with me, either at the ice rink, playdates or just playing with the puppies and our son outside, so it's worth it. We also do a lot of snowshoeing while wearing the kiddos, so we need LO to be able to do that.
IMO, unless you are active outdoors, it's really not necessary.
Thank you everyone! I think I'm going to return it.
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