It's oh so tempting to wrap our babies up now the temperature has dropped!
Add layers of warmth around your sling rather than under it, so it's easy to adjust things if baby starts to feels too warm. The sling you're wearing will count as at least one layer!
Avoid thicker materials under the sling - no snowsuits please, instead you could layer baby with a vest, a top, and a thinner cardi or jumper, trousers and leg warmers when needed. OR put the snowsuit / a star blanket on baby around the outside of the sling, so it acts as a bit of a carrier cover. A snowsuit or anything too chunky under your carrier will compromise fit, which in turn could cause baby to slump / overheat. Tightening your sling can feel quite different over thick wollies too, and will equally add more heat to both you and baby - so layering yourself with a top and thinner jumper is a good alternative.
Sleepsuits - absolutely fine, but just ensure your little ones toes have plenty of wiggleroom as they will bunch up a bit when placed into a carrier.
Our heads, hands and feet tend to feel the cold first. Pop a hat on baby, thicker socks or booties, mittens and leg warmers when it's chilly out.
Sling Hoods - Always make sure you can see baby's face, you can keep one side of the hood open to ensure good airflow too.
If you touch babies neck you'll feel their core temperature - when baby is close enough to kiss (no stooping) and is clearly in-view, monitoring is a lot easier and you'll be quickly able to adjust light layers as you go.
Outerwear- A babywearing coat is a great investment, look for ones that will allow for front & back carrying for more longevity! For more budget-friendly solutions look at zip-us-in panels, an oversized coat to wrap around you both or babywearing covers (Bundlebean / Babywearing Cosy) or thread babies coat through your carrier straps.
Enjoy winter wearing!
Emma
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