How to make baby carrier warmer for winter walks

[twinklesamir]

Hi! First time posting. I’d like to use my Infantino 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier for winter walks (where I live is quite cold) without having to purchase a new winter coat that wraps around the carrier. I could bundle baby up in layers but would that be enough? Has anyone had success with any creative ideas to keep baby warm while being outside in the carrier? Like a blanket safety-pinned to the front of your coat or something to go across the carrier?

 

[jaenalyn]

@twinklesamir Just FYI, make sure your infantino isn’t subject to the recall.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/infantino-recalls-infant-carriers-due-to-fall-hazard

 

[twinklesamir]

@jaenalyn Thank you! I will check! Really appreciate the comment.

 

[jamiecooks]

@jaenalyn Thanks for this i have this carrier too

 

[a83]

@twinklesamir You could make a cover: pattern from Etsy

 

[twinklesamir]

@a83 Wow thank you so much! Grandma would looove a project like that!

 

[vanessastudentresearcher]

@a83 I made this for my kiddo and it's awesome. The elastic is also great for the car seat or stroller, keeps it snug over her feet

 

[kingback]

@a83 I used this pattern and it worked great! Very easy to follow!

 

[katrina2017]

@twinklesamir I legit just wear my husband's big zip up sweaters and zip it over the carrier. I also layer up the baby and wear my winter coat. I live in Canada, current temp is about -10 C.

 

[katrina2017]

I did this last year with a baby.

This year my toddler is too big for that, so I dress him for winter and put him outside my coat. This works better with layers of fleece on both of you instead of slippery outerwear. I am also in Canada.

 

[katrina2017]

Good to know for when my son is a little older. Thank you !

 

[korniszonek]

@twinklesamir I live in Upstate NY and ended up buying this cover. Unfortunately, it looks like it’s sold out right now, but I cannot recommend it enough. It is one of those items that’s worth every penny. It’s so easy to use and I feel confident when I’m trudging around in the snow that my babe is toasty warm because the outer shell material is the same as winter coats.

 

[786man]

@korniszonek I second this. I live in Canada and this thing keeps my 2 month old cozy when I'm playing in the back yard with my bigger kids. It also helps keep me warm because it has clips to hold my regular winter coat snuggled around her as far as it can go. She just needs a good hat, but otherwise plenty warm in just her regular clothes under this cover.

 

[twinklesamir]

@korniszonek Great! Thank you! I’ve asked to be notified when it’s back in stock.

 

[bakethebread]

@twinklesamir There’s also a universal jacket extender by the same company - it clips onto the zipper of your jacket so it’s nice and snug! It’s what I use and I love it.

 

[miles44]

@korniszonek There’s a similar UK product called zip us in which we’ve used, but actually had more success with the bundle bean

 

[dantecak]

@twinklesamir You can safety pin blankets instead of buying an expander. Or use a shawl/giant scarf.

But baby shares your heat so it’s usually pretty toasty if you’re moving.

 

[twinklesamir]

@dantecak This is what I was thinking too. Thank you!

 

[bunbunowen66]

@twinklesamir I'm in the UK and I bought a fleece baby wearing jacket (you can find them on Amazon) and then a bundle bean: www.bundlebean.com
It's seriously a game changer.

 

[miles44]

@bunbunowen66 Seconding the bundle bean. It’s really versatile and easy to use.