Winter can be a magical time: a blanket of snow transforms once barren landscapes, while a layer of frost makes leaves and branches sparkle. But in the cold climes of Canada, sharing that magic with your baby can be tricky. While their eyes enjoy the shimmering scenes, their little noses and toes may not appreciate the nip in the air.
To help prepare your baby for the wintry weather ahead, Disney Baby has put together five tips for keeping your little one warm, all winter long.
TIP #1: Appropriate attire
While it may seem like a good idea to turn your little one into a snow-suited marshmallow, be careful not to overdo it – you don’t want baby to overheat! A good rule of thumb is to dress children less than a year old in the same number of layers you’re wearing, plus one more.
Tip #2: Easy on, easy off
Opting for a cozy jumpsuit, like this fleecy Winnie the Pooh number, makes layering an easy task. Simply slip these one piece wonders over baby’s outfit as you’re leaving the house. With built-in booties and mittens, a snuggly suit will ensure your little one is ready to face even the chilliest of days.
Tip #3: Collect cute caps
Heat escapes through the top of the body, so always make sure your little one’s head is covered. For warmth and style, try these adorable cap, mitt and bootie sets – they’re perfect for tiny noggins!
TIP #4: Take brrr-eaks
Babies need fresh air, even in winter, and it’s perfectly fine to take your little one outside when it’s chilly. But it’s important not to keep baby out in the cold too long. Look out for fussiness or other signs of discomfort and if you see them, head inside for a cuddle!
TIP #5: Create a cozy crib
Your baby can get chilly, even inside, and many moms worry about keeping little ones warm while they’re asleep. Step one is to create a snug environment. Try using a flannel fitted sheet in your crib and a cozy footed sleeper to keep your little one toasty from tip to toe. For really tiny tots, swaddling is a great option – just make sure you don’t use too many layers!
We even use a fleece Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bag with Ava so that I know she is safe in her crib but still warm and cozy all night long!
When it comes to winter walks with the stroller, I always make sure to use the plastic rain cover for the stroller to help shield her from cool winter winds without creating a wind tunnel the way stroller canopies alone sometimes can cause. A nice snugly blanket tucked around baby completes the gear in conjunction with Disney’s tips and baby will be much more happy and warm.
Stephanie LaPlante says
Warm blankets and lots of hugs
Monique L.S. says
When we went out for a walk, I would use a special blanket for the stroller. It is like a sleeping bag with a very soft material on the inside. So cozy…i wish it was made it my size. My daughter keeps nice and warm, and we can go for longer walks.
409cope says
I always liked to layer my boys when they were little.
Cyrille says
Layers topped off with a wooly hat
Dannomyte says
I would always keep my son in the carrier on my front then wear an oversized coat over. Kept us both snuggly warm.
Juliee Fitze says
I always warm up the car and warm hat on her.
Florence C says
Wearing hats to keep the head warm.
Kimberley Walsh says
I am using a nice warm sleep sack to keep my little darling warm at night!
Kim Walsh says
Sleep sacks rated for cooler temps are awesome for keeping wee ones warm
Silvia D says
wearing booties/socks and hats keep them warm.
Elaine D says
Warm blankets
kathy downey says
Warm winter clothes and a nice quilt made by great-grandma
Gillian Morgan says
Dress in layers when out and about.
Lynda Cook says
Layers and nice warm blankets and a warm hat!
Judy Cowan says
Lots of layers, hat and a nice warm knitted homemade blanket!
Cassie Constantineau says
I put them in an undershirt and jammies.
Laurie P says
I’m always recommending that people buy a bunting bag or similar…
DARLENE W says
Dressing in layers is the best bet in my opinion, if baby gets hot remove a layer of clothing
Athena says
bundle in layers
sunshine h says
Layer…and to check how warm or cold they are from the thigh or upper arm. I know a number of ppl who have overheated their kids because ‘their fingers are cold’.
Carole Dube says
Lots of layers.
Josh S says
Make sure to dress them in layers.
eleanor says
a warm blanket, cozy coat and footmuff keep my son warm
Suky K says
hats and gloves
Miriam Wilton says
lots of layers!
Tari Lawson says
I always put my babies in those blanket sleepers to keep them warm at night. I also remember my Dr. telling me not to over dress them, but to dress them as I would dress and they will be warm.
Victoria Ess says
Layers that are easy to remove.
Theresa Jones says
Hats
Susan Stirling says
I moved here from Bermuda to be with my little granddaughter and if I had my way, she would NEVER go out in the cold! But, when she does, we make sure she is well-layered in outfits that are easy on/off to keep abreast of differences in the outside air/car/shopping mall/ whatever.
tammy ta says
Knit them a nose warmer to wear
Jonnie says
I always find thin layers work best with one thick layer on top. This way you can add and remove layers as necessary
lisa bolduc says
lots of layers, its my babys first winter so I am looking for lots of advice
Elaine R says
Layers of clothing-this helps to keep baby warm.
Susan Patterson says
Always use extra blankets to keep your baby warm, but check to make sure that he/or she is not overheating -make sure their hair isn’t wet from sweating too much- always keep an eye on them!
Rachel Travis says
Onesie and long outfit with blanket– warm the car up for several minutes before putting baby in the car!
Carolyn G says
Lots of warm clothes
Jenny says
nice warm blanket
Dayna Wilson says
I baby wear, so she’s nice and snuggled up with me for extra warmth!
Jennifer P. says
My best tip for keeping baby warm in the winter – mitts that are attached to the sleeves of outfits, and hoods that are attached to outerwear. Helps ensure they stay on, and that when not in use they do not get lost. Nothing worse than being out in the cold and discovering your little one has not only pulled off a hat or mitt, but you also have no idea when and thus no idea where to look for it!
nancy stokell says
A nice warm snowsuit with blankets over them
Rhonda W G. says
Hats and mittens……Cozy blankets too…
Ashley Alderink says
lots of layers to keep the cold out
Audrey Skinner says
Warm clothes and a good hat and warm mittens will help keep the kids warm in the cold weather.
Rosanne Robinson says
best tip for keeping baby warm is dressing with layers & warm blankets.
Sunshine G says
A hat and two pairs of socks at all times.
Ellen Nyman says
Lots of layers and then hot chocolate afterwards ☕️
Elena says
blankets and snuggles
Kristine Ewald says
Layers and blanket
Samantha h says
Cozy blankets!
Krystal says
Warm blankets, cozy warm clothing & cuddles.
Justin Turner says
Layers, Layers! Layers!
Marla says
Hat and warm blankets
Anna W says
A long john onesie under neath a light layer.
KellyPC says
Layers! And make sure toes & hands are covered well!
Kristi Renout says
I always liked those blankets that are a part of the baby carseat.
andie says
Blankets right out of the warm dryer?
Holly Messana says
Wearing an onsie and socks is important for keeping babies warm
Karine says
Blankets and hats!!
angela m says
Hat, mittens and a big blanket.
Monique Rizzo says
Get a nice fleece lined snowsuit!! It will keep them nice and toasty.
Angela Mitchell says
We use sleep sacks and soft fuzzy blankets.
KD says
Get a winter coat that is a bit too big. Wear baby on your front in your baby carrier, then zip your coat around both of you!
Viv Sluys says
Last winter I wore my baby in a wrap and then put my coat on over both of us so we shared heat.
Jasmine R says
Swaddling and hats for sure! 🙂
Elva Roberts says
When taking baby out in car, always have a blanket tucked about him/her in cold weather.
Pat Drouillard says
hats and socks
Yan Deng says
extra blanket
ivy pluchinsky says
hats, booties, warm blankets
Piroska says
I like to use layers, rather than a super thick one-piece snow jacket. Especially if going shopping or visiting–so easy for the little ones to over-heat.
maria says
Bundle them up! Lots of blankets!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
the sleepers that are like bunting bags
Amie says
check the temperature of the house and don’t go out side on freezing days
Dreena says
A onesie underneath the clothes to make sure back is kept warm. And definitely a hat when going outside.
Cheers.
Carolle H says
Layers its the way for Me
Melissa F says
Use a wind breaker on their stroller or sled to keep their faces from getting cold.
Kristy Thiel says
Definitely dressing in lots of layers. Thanks for hosting!
Denise M says
Stonz boots – great for keeping the toes warm.
Kayla Gilbert says
Lots of layers and always bring a warm blanket.
Tricia Hope says
Keep them warm from top to bottom hats and wool socks!
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
Use extra layers 🙂
Margaret MacKenzie says
Always a toque, warm winter boots, mittens and a warm winter coat. I use leggings as long johns for my little guy. I like to warm up the car before we go out as well.
Becky Best says
Dress them in layers starting with tights! 🙂
christine fox says
at night time in the winter I dress my little one in a fleece sleeper and a fleece halo sleepsack.
Aarone Mawdsley says
Use lots of layers
Nicky J says
definitely layers and always bring extra blanket, hat, mitts etc in case something gets dropped/lost while you’re out
jeanette sheets says
always dress in layers making sure thier head is protected from cold air and use lots of baby blankets
Bronte says
Nice tips in the article. Per my experience, caps, mittens, socks, layers always a must in a cold weather for babies to have a nice and warm walk outside.
valerie theberge says
I use a Warm blankets
Valerie Darsigny says
Staying inside 🙂 with blankets
cheryl hodgkins says
When it’s very cold outside, a snowsuit provides a great buffer against the cold and snow.
V Hill says
Layering!
tiffany rotulo says
Get a warm blanket and swaddle
Lynda Cook says
I would love to try the Chicken Bones™ Gift set, I haven’t had these since my grandparents were still with us, and that was many moons ago!!
Brenda Watt says
my son loves to chew on his hands and get them soaking wet, which in turn makes his hand super cold. i bought some PUL fabric and make him little gloves with some fuzzy warm fabric on the inside. it works really well and no more freezing cold hands!
Cheryl says
Lots of layers and bundle them up
Karine says
Blankets, toque, hot boots!
kristy e says
warm blankets and hat is a must
Amanda Bernard says
I dress my baby in his normal outfit and then when we go out I put him in a fleece one-piece suit with a warm hat. If I was going for a long walk with him I’d wrap him in some warm blankets too but we usually don’t stay out that long.
Alayne Langford says
Warm up the car to a suitable temperature before baby is in car and have layers of blankets on baby so that if they get too warm you can just peel off a layer 🙂
Leanne Godfrey says
My best tip is to layer, layer, and then layer some more!
Debbie Petch says
A good hat and shoes are important!
Cheryl H says
Layers! and a touque
Megan C. says
We dress in layers
SueSueper says
Lightwieght thick warm blankets.
Dana Miller says
Layers that can be added or removed easily and lots of snuggles!
Sherry F says
I make sure my baby girl is bundled in her car seat with blankets or in the stroller with a snow suit and blankets and always have a hat on her as well as the wind/snow/rain cover on the stroller at all times.
anna key says
Dress in layers so that you can remove one or two while inside or if it warms up outside so that your child doesn’t overheat
Ariel C says
lots of layers!
Steph M says
Layers! Onesies and babylegs under their clothes.
Kimberly B says
One piece fleece sleepers and a warm snugly blanket.
thewellhunt says
wool blanket
loriag says
Layering always is a great way to keep baby warm and cozy. Getting outside all year long is so important.