6 Baby Gear Items You Need For Winter

Given the fact of being a family blogger – and that I have survived winter upon winter with three kids – I’m often asked for advice on essential winter baby gear. Thus, I’m sharing my top 6 Baby Gear Items You Need For Winter…I have used various forms of all of these must-haves…and let me tell you…they will make winter easier!

6 Baby Gear Items You Need For Winter

1. You need a three wheel stroller! Nothing else will get you through snow and slush better. I used a Baby Trend Expedition stroller with my last baby and it was budget-friendly and really reliable.  This is my number 1 must-have for  baby gear items you need for winter. TIP: if the snow is so high you can push through it – turn your three wheeler around and pull it! (Pictured: Baby Trend Expedition Jogger – Granite)
2. You need a car seat cover! Forget putting an infant into a snowsuit (so not easy!). A car seat cover allows you to safely buckle your child into their car seat with warmth. It’s also easy to uncover when you get to where you are going. (Pictured: JJ Cole Urban Bundle Me – Black)
3. You need a stroller blanket! Yes a regular blanket will do the trick but I really recommend a stroller blanket. Why? Because it provides warmth at the back and front of your child, it has universal openings for the seat belt, and they are generally water resistant (great for when you are walking through a snow storm).  I had a toddler size one which I used for years. (Pictured above: Nomie Baby royal blue toddler cozy footmuff).
4. You need good baby lotion. We all get dry skin from the cold so using a soothing baby lotion for infant sensitive skin is really important. It’s also a nice calming action to incorporate into the bedtime routine. (Pictured above: Aveeno Baby Daily Lotion).
5. You need a car blanket! Car blankets are not only for your vehicle emergency kit – they keep your kids warm in cold minivans. TIP: take your car blanket into your destination with you – that way it is warm to bundle up kids when they go back to the vehicle. (Pictured above: JJ Cole Essentials Blanket – Gray Red)
6. You need a hands-free diaper bag! Because you need to walk on snow, ice, slush – and you are often holding a lil’ one’s hand or carrying them in your own arms – it is best to be hands-free in the winter. I am still using a dated Skip Hop bag which slings over my shoulder tho now I’m crushing on the Skip Hop Duo Signature Diaper Bag – Chevron pictured above.