There’s nothing cozier than babywearing in the fall and winter. Walking through the snow with baby? Come on, dream scenario! Not to mention carrying baby is so much more convenient than pushing a stroller through slushy sidewalks or having to deal with rain-soaked gear. But finding outwear that checks all the boxes (warm, weatherproof, safe, cute) for babywearing in the winter can be tough, so we did some searching on your behalf. Here are eight we think you'll love:
A few notes first:
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Safety should always be your top priority when babywearing. As always, be sure that baby’s face and airways are visible and completely unobstructed—never covered by a jacket, scarf, or blanket.
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If you're wearing a coat or jacket that isn't specifically designed for babywearing, stop zipping a little more than halfway up to ensure that baby's airways are clear.
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Here's a handy safety checklist to run through each time you wear baby.
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If baby is wearing footed pajamas while in your carrier, 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 carrier to ensure they're right where they need to be.
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Having a non-bulky carrier isn't essential when it comes to cold weather babywearing, but it sure helps! Both The Wrap and The Soft Carrier are sleek yet supportive options, making them ideal carriers to layer over and under in cooler months.
RELATED: Tips For Cold-Weather Babywearing
The Best Coats + Jackets For Babywearing In The Fall And Winter
01. Grow With You Maternity Hooded Parka Jacket: We’re suckers for clever, sophisticated design and this jacket checks every box. Featuring a zip-in insert that allows the jacket to grow with you for babywearing or during pregnancy, it’s a coat that’ll work for you through every stage.
02. MAMA Before + After Babywearing Puffer Coat: If you haven’t met H&M’s maternity line yet, allow us to introduce you. Equal parts affordable and stylish, it’s full of basics to last you through your pregnancy and beyond—this coat included.
03. Outbound Waterproof Long Parka: Admittedly, our favorite babywearing jackets tend not to be especially made for babywearing…like this one: roomy and waterproof, yet still flattering and cozy.
04. The Mother Puffer: Functional and sophisticated with a cocoon silhouette that’ll make you feel your best whether you’re eight months pregnant, carrying a baby, or sans-kids.
05. 3-1 Long Quilted Waterproof Maternity Coat: Pluviophiles (rain-lovers), rejoice! Soak up every minute with your little one without actually getting soaked in this waterproof number.
06. MAMA Before & After Babywearing Fleece Jacket: Another cute and cozy option from H&M—the fleece is too good!
07. Pippa Packable Puffer Jacket: She’s oversized. She’s cute. She comes in a zillion fun colors and she’s giving MAJOR cool mom vibes.
08. Your husband’s coat: A hot tip from mama behind this post (hi from Solly’s copywriter!). My second was a December baby in the Pacific Northwest and we LIVED in a combination of my Pippa puffer (linked above) and my husband’s jackets (his Patagonia puffer jacket and rain coat). Start with his closet before you go buy new jackets for pregnancy + postpartum!
