Baby, it’s cold outside! And as temperatures drop, there's nothing cozier than venturing outside with baby wrapped up close. But babywearing in cold weather often brings up questions about how to keep baby safe and warm while using the Solly Wrap. From how to dress baby, to keeping your wrap dry and clean in wet weather, and choosing a wrap fit for the occasion, here's our guide to wearing baby in the fall and winter.
01. Layer Up
A good rule of thumb when babywearing in cold weather is to dress baby in one more layer than you’re wearing. Start simple with something like long sleeves and pants. Then add layers to their extremities—socks, booties, a hat, etc. Remember: Your wrap counts as a layer!
As for you, consider starting with a base layer such as a long-sleeve shirt or sweater, and then tying on your wrap. Once baby is in, you can add another layer around both of you. Think: an open cardigan, jacket, or coat. You can even wear a maternity or men’s jacket to zip around both of you—just stop zipping a little more than halfway up.
02. Layer Down
When baby is wrapped up close to you, they’ll get a lot of warmth from your body heat, and vice versa. It can actually be easier for baby to overheat than to get too cold, so keep an eye out for signs of baby being too warm (like flushed cheeks) and remove layers if necessary.
03. Go for Double
The weather outside might be frightful, but our double-knit wrap makes every outing delightful. Made with two layers of our luxe TENCEL™ Modal fabric in the most classic houndstooth print, it's the coziest wrap experience for cooler months.
04. Avoid Obstruction
As always, be sure that baby’s face and airways are visible and completely unobstructed—never covered by a jacket, scarf, or blanket. Keep baby high and tight, close enough to kiss, and in an upright position facing you with baby’s chin off their chest. Here's a helpful checklist to walk through each time you wear baby.
05. Watch Baby's Toes
If baby is wearing footed pajamas, make sure they have some wiggle room in the feet, so their toes don't get squished. It may help to tug on the footed part just a bit after you get them in the wrap to ensure they're right where they need to be.
06. Keep Your Wrap Clean + Dry
If you don’t want your wrap to drag in a wet parking lot or snow, you can tie it on at home before venturing out. Or, try one of these options for tying on-the-go.
Have any other questions about your wrap? Reach out for a fit check, get custom tips, or take a look at our tutorials. We’re always here to help!
