Yes, it’s cold outside, but that’s no reason you can’t wear your baby! In fact, using a baby carrier in cold weather is a great way to keep both you and your baby warmer when the temperature drops.
Trust me, your child is going to be much happier (not to mention warmer) snuggled up with you than stuck in a stroller, no matter how many blankets you pile on.
If you’re ready to try babywearing in the cold and wet, here are the Sling Lady’s tips for keeping you and your baby warm in your baby carrier when it’s cold outside.
1.How to Choose the right baby carrier
Any baby carrier will add an extra layer of warmth and weather protection for your child. We do recommend carriers with some adjustability – this allows you to get truly comfortable if you’re wearing a few extra layers. All have the ability to adapt to thick sweaters and coats.
Choose a carrier that is easy to get on and off. You’ll want to be able to pop baby out quickly if s/he gets unhappy.
**Our favorite carriers for cold weather babywearing are stretchy wraps (like the Wrapsody Hybrid) for newborns and buckle carriers for bigger kids. **
Wrap baby carrier
Best Infant Baby Carrier for Cold Weather
– Boba Baby Wrap Carrier
A wrap with some stretch in it is perfect for cold-weather babywearing.
For infants, we love a stretchy wrap because they are warm and snuggly and baby can curl up a little more instead of being splayed out on your chest. A stretchy wrap can be pre-tied at home. Then you just need to pop baby in and go.
The Boba Wrap has enough stretch to let you, pop baby, in and out of the carrier without taking it off or to fit easily over your outerwear. Wear on your front under your coat with a newborn or on your back over your clothes with a toddler!
Buckle Baby Carrier
No.1 Best Infant Buckle Carrier for Cold Weather - Tula Free to Grow
Buckle carriers are awesome for cold weather wearing. They are fast and easy to use, and they don’t have to drag straps like a meh dai/wrap.
Tula free to grow is a simple and easy to use buckle carrier that you can use from birth without an infant insert. A great fit for all body types and easy to share between wearers, too!”
No.2 infant buckle Carrier for Cold Weather - Beco Gemini
Cuddly fabrics keep baby cozy and warm!
Beco Gemini’s fabric is lush and cozy. This carrier can be used from birth with the included infant pillow and is big enough to use with an older baby as well.
If you’re due in the fall you can use it all through the fall, winter, and spring.
Beco toddler works well in the winter and areas of cold.
if you need to take your toddler on a ski trip or travel to cold weather , you couldn’t use a stroller and had this to carry her around everywhere – it was a lifesaver especially as your youngest likes to unstrap at any given opportunity.
it is rated up to 60lbs and not as heavy as other carriers for this weight range. The waistband is very firm & supportive. You can carry your big kid easily and don’t hurt the back.
Beco Toddler is comfortable to wear
It is a cushy, thermal carrier. It hugs your kid with these soft cotton layers.
The Beco Toddler also comes with a small hood that can protect the kid from the wind and snow.
And Beco is the easiest to get the child in and out and adjust.
We also love the cute pattern.
BecoToddler exactly the best winter toddler baby carrier
Ring Sling
We also love ring slings, especially super cozy ring slings like the Hip Baby Wrap Ring Sling !
Cuddly wrap fabrics, easy to take on and off. Choose the Hip Baby Wrap Ring Sling for a lush and cozy carry.
You don’t need the regular carrier at all times, so this sling is a great addition,
Ring sling is great for the winter or indoors.
Easier to get baby in and out of than a buckle carrier and way less bulky.
Hip Baby Wrap Ring Sling is super compact so you can easily toss it in your bag, easy for on the go.and it’s super adjustable so you can get a great fit
It comes in handy when baby is crying and wanting to be picked up and you have things to do. It’s made doing errands a breeze.
you can wear it under winter coat as well and plop baby in undercoat on the way into places.
The material of Hip Baby Wrap Ring Sling feels sturdy and of great quality, definitely made to last, perfect for fall/winter,
The colors of Hip Baby Wrap are fantastic！The CMW team really lovvve the beautiful colors!!
2. Dress yourself and baby appropriately for the cold weather
Dress your child warm.
Once you’ve chosen a carrier, add fleece, wool, or other warm accessories to keep you both cozy. Think layers and remember that being next to your body will keep the baby warmer to begin with!
Don’t pile on tons of layers on your child, as this can cause the baby to overheat. Only dress baby in one layer warmer than you are dressing yourself.
- BabyLegs
BabyLegs are a nice light extra layer to keep baby’s arms or legs warm, particularly if the baby’s sleeves or pant legs are pulled up by the carrier position.
- Handwarmer packets
If you are concerned about baby’s toes getting cold, consider placing some handwarmer packets into the feet of the baby’s snowsuit (making sure they don’t directly touch the skin)
- Roomy coat or babywearing coats
The simplest way to carry your baby in cold weather is to put your child in a sling or carrier in your front, then put a roomy coat on over both of you. Be sure that there is adequate airflow around your baby’s head when you wear baby this way, and periodically check your baby as well.
If you don’t have a coat that will cover both of you adequately, there are several babywearing coats and vests on the market that you might want to consider. We like the Boba Babywearing Vest for cold or rainy weather, but there are many other options as well.
Another option is to wear your regular clothing for yourself and cover the baby and the carrier with a weather cover to keep her/him toasty and dry. Weather covers bundle your baby from head to toe, with an elasticized foot pocket to keep little legs warm.
You can snap a weather cover onto the straps of most two-shoulder carriers, including mei tais and soft-structured carriers, with children from newborn through toddler age. Many people also use them successfully with wraps.
Catbird Baby and ERGO both offer baby carrier cold weather covers in fleece as well as water-resistant covers.
ERGO Baby makes two weather covers (one is fleece and the other is water-resistant fabric) that can be worn separately or snapped together the ultimate in cold/wet weather protection.
Baby Carrier Cover | Brand | Price |
  | 1.Ergobaby Fleece Lined Baby Carrie Cover | |
  | 2.Double Fleece Winter Cover | |
  | 3.Konny Baby Carrier Winter Cover | |
  | 4.Bebamour Universal Hoodie | |
  | 5.Zimo Baby Carrier Cover Hooded Stretchy Cloaks | |
  | 6.JAN & JUL Waterproof Baby Rain Cover |
3.Additional tips on using baby carriers in cold weather from our readers
We asked our Facebook fans for their suggestions for keeping warm and dry in inclement weather. Some of their suggestions:
Stay warm out there! And speaking of warm, click here to read our suggestions for wearing your baby in hot weather and the water!
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