Two questions for northerners and Canadians in general

Nukke · March 2013

I have some questions for you ladies.

1. The first is directed towards those of you (especially BTDT moms) who live in cold climates. And I mean cold, like "today it's -40C, but feels like -50 with the windchill" (that's -40F and -58F respectively).

I am a very outdoorsy sorta person, and plan on taking baby outside every day--sleet, snow, hail or otherwise. Given that we're giving birth in September, LO will be spending its first few months in some bitter winter conditions. I want to know if anyone has any good ideas for snuggly stroller sleeping bag type things. And what are they called? I'm looking for the sort that will be waterproof and lined with sheepskin or some other natural thermal material. Our stroller itself is probably not built for the rough Canadian elements, so I want the baby to be as snuggly as possible.

2. For Canadians in general, is there a website where you can find out if products are safe according to Canadian regulations? My DH is from the states, and we really wanted to register (or outright purchase ourselves) some of the higher ticketed items from across the border to save some money. But I'm worried that some things like car seats may have different regulations down south than in Canada. Do you have any experience or advice?

That's it

katiezab · March 2013

I don't have much advice on the topic, but I do want to say this just in case you hadn't thought of it. I'm all for babies going where parents go, especially after 6 mo old! But remember the rule: baby wears one more layer than you are comfortable in. Bla

Allisonz0312 · March 2013

Michigan is close right? I'm going to register for the JJ COle Urban Bundle Me. Some of the negative reviews were that it was too warm in the car so that should be just about right for some real winter weather!

JocelynB0911 · March 2013

Allisonz0312:
Michigan is close right? I'm going to register for the JJ COle Urban Bundle Me. Some of the negative reviews wer

Allisonz0312 · March 2013

JocelynB0911:
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Nukke · March 2013

JocelynB0911:
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algalphys · March 2013

Hi there!

I'm from SK and our winters are usually bitterly cold! That said, I am NOT an outdoors person so I am no help with your first question!

Check out health Canada for rules on importing items. It will help immensely! Ca

SweetPeaK26 · March 2013

I would say that if you are going to be out taking walks, try to find one of those baby wearing things that has a big poncho thing that goes over it as well. I know I've seen them. This way Baby gets your body heat as well.

Just be careful.

sprocketsmom · March 2013

SweetPeaK26:
I would say that if you are going to be out taking walks, try to find one of those baby wearing things that has a big

Nukke · March 2013

sprocketsmom:
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cvl105 · March 2013

negative 40 degrees! holy crap! Indifferent That is really cold. REALLY REALLY cold. Damn.

Definitely try one of those Bundle Me things...the nice thing about infan

cvl105 · March 2013

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sugarellie · March 2013

I do not live in Canada but I will say that DS's cheeks and skin got so chapped when he was a baby ( his cheeks still do) when out in the cold for very long. While I am all for taking baby with you to do things I think being outside in those temps with yo

Nukke · March 2013

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AngelMommy11211 · March 2013

The bundle me needs to be modified before its legal to use. There are YouTube videos on how to make it safe and legal. Just go search for videos on the bundle me.