Cold weather coming....

smackeen

New member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #1

Now that fall is sneaking up on us, and the dreaded winter will be coming, what is everyone using to keep their kids warm in convertible carseats?

I loved using the shower cap like ones with my infant seats, but that will not work anymore.

I was thinking something like this: http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=6177&vid=1&pid=771648&scid=771648003

I do not think that would impede the fit of the straps.

If not that, what would you suggest? It gets quite cold here in the winter and I cannot always have the van running before going out and putting the boys in.

 

featherhead

Well-known member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #2

Do you have a Superstore near you? They have wonderful double layer fleece jackets that I've used for my daughter for the past two years. They also have fleece snowsuits for up to 12 months, which are also really cozy and cheap! For my girls this year they will have their Superstore fleece jackets, but I'm also thinking of either buying or sewing fleece ponchos for overtop. Cause lets face it, a fleece jacket in -30 or -40C just ain't cutting it!

 

smackeen

New member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #3

I do have a superstore around here. I never think to check there though. Oops...hehe

 

Mae

Well-known member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #4

A fleece jacket, or just using the coat trick. You basically harness the kiddo up, then zip the jacket around them. I use the coat trick 99.999% of the time in the winter. The only time I don't use it is when the jacket fits without altering the harness tightness. You could also harness the kiddo up, then place the coat on them backwards, or you can put a blanket on them. There is also a member who makes Car Seat Ponchos. Her screen name is... well, CarSeatPoncho.

Video of the coat trick:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLTVPqn0aR8"]YouTube- A safer way to wear a winter coat in a car seat[/ame]

 

featherhead

Well-known member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #5

smackeen said:

I do have a superstore around here. I never think to check there though. Oops...hehe

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That's great! I think the fleece jackets are $16, maybe the snowsuits too. How old are your kids? They have the jackets in size 1-5, maybe the bigger sizes too, I've never checked.

 

Meg

Well-known member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #6

Besides the fleece jackets that my kids wear, I keep a blanket for each kid in the car. They're just cheap, fleece blankets from Target, but they keep them warm and cozy when the car is cold.

 

smackeen

New member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #7

My oldest actually always takes his coat off before buckling (always has) and middle is about size 2 and youngest would be about 12-18 months.

I think I will go in there this week and see what they have.

 

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lorismurph

Senior Community Member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #8

How about attatching some sticky-backed velcro to the plastic shell of the seat and the other part (the furry side) to a fleece or other blanket. Maybe that would help keep them from kicking it off (at least take a few extra minutes, enough for the car to warm up).

 

chloebeansmom

New member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #9

I use a toddler bundle me with the back cut out for our convertibles for DD.

 

CrunchyMaineMama

Senior Community Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #10

I found a Columbia fleece jacket for DD at a local discount store for $18! :thumbsup: I also keep a little afghan in the car that she likes to cover her legs with. I was going to make her a poncho until I found such a good deal on the jacket.

 

Mommy2Marcus

New member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #11

I put him in a long sleeve shirt with a fleece jacket over the top. I then make sure to keep a blanket in the car. It is generally one of our fleece ones. I get him buckled up & then he covers up with the blanket. This way he can throw it off when he gets to hot for it.

 

Jennifer mom to my 7

Well-known member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #12

babypolargear.com actually makes a cover for a convertible

http://babypolargear.com/convertible_car_seat_cover_classicred.html

 

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jheimes

New member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #13

I use the car seat ponchos for my kids. I have purchased them in both sizes and been very happy with them. They are double thick polar fleece and when it is really cold I put a fleece jacket on the kids underneath of it or a fleece snow suit (not the puffy ones). I don't heat the van up before travel.

 

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jjordan

Moderator

• Sep 2, 2010

• #14

I generally put their coats on backwards and keep blankets in the car, because I'm too lazy to do anything more. I pay the price for my laziness when they argue about who gets what blanket.

 

canadiangie

New member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #15

Posting from my phone.

That ON one is what I bought this baby. I feel it's thin enuf to be safe providing you spend the time to tighten the harness. I don't do the coat trick or any other 'trick' when it comes to outer wear. A) it's too cold here when it's really cold, and B) I firmly believe that thin and safe outer wear exists. Thin warm layers and a snug harness is good. Just my .02 cents.