Guides

Clear help for dressing your baby for the weather.

Outfits for weather, sleep, carriers, car seats and more.

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Start here

Comfort, layers and weather basics

ComfortIs my baby too hot or too cold? Feel the neck, not the handsCheck the upper chest or back of the neck. Warm and dry is comfortable. Cool hands and feet can be normal.

How many layers should a baby wear? One more than you Base, middle, outer: what each layer of baby clothing does Feels like 7°: use that number for outdoor clothes How Button chooses a baby outfit, and where you take over

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From stroller to crib

Stroller, carrier, car, at home, asleep

OutingsWhat should a baby wear in the stroller?Your baby sits still while you move. Dress for the outdoor feels-like temperature, and make your outer layer easy to adjust.

You count as a layer: dressing a baby for the carrier In the car seat, warmth goes over the harness What should a baby wear at home? Dress for the room, not the street What should a baby wear to sleep? Start with the room TOG is only half the bedtime outfit Swaddling ends at the first attempt to roll

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The weather

Hot, cold, sun, rain, wind, snow, and the days in between

WeatherWhat should a baby wear in hot weather?From 24°, keep clothes loose and light. Around 32° feels-like, shorten the outing and find deep shade.

Below12°Cold days FromUV 3Sunny days UV3–11The UV index From60%Rainy days From25 km/hWindy days Below0°Snow and below zero 9°–19°In-between days Good hoursThe best time to go out No.A blanket for shade

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As your baby grows

Newborn, the first year, first shoes

Growing upHow to dress a newborn: one more layer, then checkStart with what you wear, add one light piece, and check the back of the neck. Cold hands lie; the neck tells the truth.

How a baby's wardrobe changes through the first year Which shoes does a new walker need outside?

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Clothes and gear

Materials, hats, the footmuff, the bag, the wardrobe

ClothingA practical baby wardrobe for changing weatherBuild around bodysuits, pants and socks. Then add removable warm layers, outerwear, hats and sleep bags as the weather asks for them.

Cotton, wool, fleece or synthetics: what each fabric does on a baby The footmuff: when it goes on, and what comes off Which hat when: sun hat, knit hat, warm hat, and no hat at all What to pack for a walk, by weather A small, practical wardrobe for a summer newborn A winter newborn wardrobe built for changing places

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Is this normal?

Cold hands, a fever, sore cheeks

My baby's hands and feet are cold. Is that bad?Cool hands and feet can be normal. Check the chest or back of the neck before adding another layer.How should I dress my baby with a fever?Dress your baby in one light layer so extra heat can escape. Do not bundle up to sweat it out, and watch feeds and alertness.How do I protect my baby's skin from wind, sun and cold?Protect exposed cheeks from cold wind with a simple barrier balm. For sun from UV 3, use shade and clothing, adding sunscreen from 6 months.

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Daycare and holidays

Dressing for daycare, packing for the sun

OutingsDaycare clothes: layers someone else can manageDress for the warm indoor playroom, hang outdoor layers on the hook, and keep one labeled spare set in a zipped pouch.OutingsFlying somewhere warm with a baby: pack for the changesPack for the changes: travel layers within reach, light clothes and shade outside, then sleepwear chosen for the hotel room.

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