Winter coat vs snowsuit

ardmj80 · November 2014

I know their have been discussions on outerwear, but I'm mobile and couldn't find it. The babies are going to be transitioning from the carriers to a convertible car seat, and I'm not sure which would be better. I thought the winter coats, but DH is pushing for snowsuits. We are in illinois so we get pretty harsh weather.

angelsnight · November 2014

My LO has both, but which one she wears will depend on what we are doing. If we are just going to the store, or someplace that just requires house to car, car to building, she'll just wear her coat, mittens, and hat. But if we're going somewhere that requires some outside time, like MHs 5K this weekend, or a walk, or an outside event, then she'll wear the snowsuit.

She won't keep a blanket on, she just kicks them off, so I wanted the extra warmth for when she'll be exposed to the cold and winter for longer periods of time.

SurpriseAt39 · November 2014

Snowsuits don't do well in carseats in the event of a crash, so it's recommended to not use them, but rather a light jacket and blankets in the car.
I have a snowsuit for LO for use in the stroller for outdoor walks or actual playing in the snow if we do that this winter.
When we get out of the car, I assess the weather and what we're doing. If we are just running into the mall, I just wrap a blanket on him and go in.
If we are going to be out for a while I may have the snowsuit and stroller ready. (One piece snowsuit with fold over hands and feet )

Here's a link to some info:
https://m.today.com/parents/warning-parents-why-bulky-winter-coats-car-seats-dont-mix-2D11585035

You can also YouTube or google videos of snowsuits carseats and accidents.

jrw526 · November 2014

^^^ what she said. Just s thin hoodie in the carseat. Take a heavy jacket with you if you're going to be spending time outside.

linzerd · November 2014

You can also put their jacket on backwards once they are strapped in the car seat.

https://youtu.be/QnBqWuhc6kE

scrumpfy · November 2014

Ditto on the whole puffy coats are bad in car seats thing. We just do a polar fleece and a blanket, add a hat and mittens if necessary. We live in WI, so experience sub zero temps, and this has been fine.

When we do spend time outside, we have a down puffer coat. And I got a snow suit second hand, as I doubt I'll use it much, though I'd definitely recommend getting snow pants next year. As long as she's not getting soaked, DD1 loves the snow and we have a blast spending time outside.

WisconsinCheese12 · November 2014

We got her a jacket that's about the same as a sweatshirt so that's what she uses

Otherwise all of what @SurpriseAt39‌ said

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