How to Dress a Baby in Winter

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Dress your baby in layers during the winter to keep them warm and comfortable. If you think your baby is getting too hot, you can easily remove a layer.

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To keep your baby comfortable at night in the wintertime, put them in footed pajamas and a wearable blanket. Always remember to avoid putting blankets or pillows in the crib until your baby is at least 1 year old.

1 Put a soft cotton onesie on your baby. For the first layer, dress your baby in a comfortable onesie made of a breathable fabric such as wool or cotton. This will help moisture escape so your baby stays warm and dry.^[1]
- While you can dress your baby in a short-sleeve onesie as long as they’re very well layered, try to use long-sleeved onesies for the best coverage.
2 Add fleece pants to the outfit. To add another insulating layer, dress your baby in pants to help trap warmth. Select fleece pants with a snug waist band so they don’t slide down your baby’s torso.^[2]
- For the warmest pants, look for ones with that extend and cover the feet.
3 Add a light jacket or sweater. Since most baby onesies are thin, dress your baby in another layer such as a thin fleece jacket or long-sleeved sweater. Pick a jacket or sweater that’s soft. If your baby gets too warm, you can easily take off the jacket to remove a layer.^[3]
- For example, once your baby has a long-sleeve onesie on, put on a pair of pants and a light, fleece sweater.
4 Put warm socks on the baby. If you’re dressing your baby in a bodysuit, look for one with attached feet covers. If you’re layering your baby in a onesie and pants, put a pair of warm socks on their feet. Try to choose socks with slightly elastic bands that won’t slide off the baby’s feet.^[4]

1 Button your newborn to 6-month-old in a baby bunting. If you want to take your baby outside in the winter, they’ll need a few more layers to stay warm. Once you’ve dressed them in a few light layers, put them in a polyester or down-filled baby bunting.^[5]
- If you have a newborn, you’ll also need to wrap them in a blanket.
2 Add a coat or snowsuit for 6- to 12-month-olds. To take an older baby outdoors in winter, choose a coat or snowsuit filled with polyester or down. Look for one that has a hood attached so you can easily put it up over your baby’s head.^[6]
- The hood should completely cover your baby’s ears as well. If it doesn’t, put a fleece hat on your baby’s head under the hood.
3 Avoid putting a coat on the baby if you’re putting them in a car seat. Bulky coats or puffy jackets will flatten instantly if there’s a car crash which will leave…