Tips for cold weather

snowgirl427 · December 2013

I know this is crazy, but I leave for Boston friday and am nervous about the cold and LO.

Any tips from you ladies for highs in the 30s? I want to make sure he's warm enough but doesn't over heat. I have a snowsuit and lots of sweaters as well as a hat and mittens.

Eta because I can't type.

Schell2013 · December 2013

I'm in Canada and know cold. We have -30 right now. I have a fleece suit for her to wear and tuck a blanket over top and then a couple reviving blankets around her face. I put a toque on her and keep her carseat covered with a blanket. Then when we make it to the truck I pull everything down so she doesn't get to warm.

They aren't newborns anymore so I don't worry as much as I normally would plus I am super quick with getting her in and out.

snowgirl427 · December 2013

@beckyschell - I can't let that slide.. -30!! Holy crap. It's going to be 70 here and I'm wearing a light long sleeve shirt.

krwact · December 2013

First of all, good choice on coming to MA. We like it here. :-)

Are you driving? If so, your biggest problem might not be keeping him warm enough but to layer him so that he doesn't overheat in the car. I was over-bundling M when it started to get cold and quickly realized that he's not outside for long and that he was overdressed and hot the majority of the time. Now I rely on layers (long sleeved onesie, sometimes under a short sleeved shirt or onesie, sweatshirt), a hat and two blankets for the car. He can take the hat and blankets off as needed.

If you'll be riding around on the T, it's a different story and probably more challenging. The temperature variances will be much crazier. I always found it challenging to dress myself for riding on the T for very long as you'll either be broiling or freezing depending on where you are.

strawny0807 · December 2013

Lots of thin layers are best, plus a hat, mittens, and blanket. I'm guessing you'll be walking outside quite a bit...if you're sightseeing. Does your stroller have a weather shield? I have the below for my stroller and have been using it for our daily walks. It's great because it keeps the wind off of DD and it warms up a bit in there.

Have fun in Boston! It's one of my favorite cities to visit.

Schell2013 · December 2013

snowgirl427 said:
@beckyschell - I can't let that slide.. -30!! Holy crap. It's going to be 70 here and I'm wearing a light long sleeve shirt.

Yeah it's cold... I am already cold even thinking about having to go outside to shovel snow.

Mama_of_Four · December 2013

Snowsuit, hat, mittens, two blankets. One covers her legs and arms and the other is draped over the car seat. When we get in the car I take the blanket over the car seat off. We only go out if we have to.

snowgirl427 · December 2013

Thanks ladies

@krwact - we will be driving. No riding on the T. I definitely think layers will be key.

@strawny0807 - thanks! This is actually a trip to see family. We won't be doing much sight seeing which is a bummer.

@ jeremiahz_momma03 - I'm thinking that we will also only go out when needed.

@beckyschell - sending you lots of wishes for a warm up!

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