my baby is due in less that 4 weeks and i want to know do we really need a snowsuit? I have read that it is not good for babies to overheat and sweat. we have a cover to go over the carrier that has a little "window" to pull back so that we can see his face. chances are he really won't be outside much and i'm just wondering if a snowsuit is really necessary. how many of you have snowsuits for your children and if you don't then what do you suggest we put over him or under him to keep him warm? thanks
2007-12-06 08:57:44 · 10 answers · asked by Supermommy!!! 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you have the cover to go over the car seat your perfectly fine. You can put a jacket or warm blanket and a hat on the baby and they will be fine.Good Luck!
2007-12-06 09:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, the little "window" thing isn't safe and neither is a snowsuit. The only way you can use the little "window" thing is if it uses velcro or elastic around the outside of the carrier. If it goes under the straps, it's a major safety hazard.
Don't use a snowsuit, either. There is supposed to be nothing between your baby and the seat back itself--not even one of those head supports. You are supposed to use a rolled up blanket.
If you have these bulky things on your baby around around your baby, if you get in a car crash, the baby will slip in the harness because it's not tight. You aren't even supposed to be able to pinch any harness above the chest clip which needs to be positioned evenly by your baby's armpits--that's how tight it it supposed to be on your baby. You should make sure baby has socks on, long sleeves and long pants, mittens, a hat, and put a fleece blanket over him.
2007-12-06 19:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't need a snowsuit. In all probability the only times you'll be outside during the winter are to/from the car and since you have a baby carrier style carseat the baby will be tucked away out of the elements the whole time. You can't put the baby into a snowsuit and then into the carseat because the straps won't be tight enough with all those layers. The carseat covers keep it perfectly warm enough inside the carseat for the baby.
2007-12-06 17:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You won't need a snowsuit. I didn't bother with a snowsuit, or even a coat for my daughter until she was about 2. It works really well to put the baby in a wrap-style sling under your coat. All you'll need is a large enough coat, and a cap for the baby's head. Your body heat will keep her nice and warm and cozy.
2007-12-06 17:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by daa 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I didn't have a snowsuit until my son was crawling.
But serious, this is the real point - the stores don't close because you have a baby. If you find you need a snowsuit you can buy one then.
2007-12-06 17:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i've read that it is not safe to put a snowsuit on in a car seat. Its recomended just to use a carseat cover and a blanket. Thats all I use and its also much more convenient and quik.
2007-12-07 00:00:44 · answer #6 · answered by poprocks_and_coke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what 'daa' said. You need a larger coat for yourself, not a snowsuit for baby. Works wonderfully.
2007-12-06 18:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this (http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=7190&pid=501262&scid=501262002) for my daughter shes 9 months.I dont use it all the time. her regular clothes a sweater hat and thick blanket keep her very warm when we go for walks with our dog.for errands i just covered her with a thick blanket when i used an infant carseat now shes in a toddler carseat that has to stay in the car and warm clothes are enough
2007-12-06 17:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by i<3laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one and never used it! I bought one of those things that go over the car seat. It zips right up and you don't need to bundle the baby. I think they are called, Bundle Me and there's another one made my kiddapotomus.
2007-12-06 17:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by Carolyn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am getting my son one for Christmas , he Will be 7 months old
2007-12-06 17:18:21 · answer #10 · answered by c_ann0522 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋