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Wearing Babies In The Winter

post #1 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:21am
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Hi Mamas. What type of carrier do you find easiest to wear during the cold months? My DS is 4 1/2 mo and this spring/summer we've used a kozy, maya ring sling and moby wrap. I probally use the wrap the most. I love how close it holds my baby on my chest. But now that it's getting cold I've been trying to figure out ways to wear the carriers, ie; outside of my jacket with baby bundled up, or underneath my jacket but then I'm not able to zip it.....So what creative solutions have you all come up with? Thanks for sharing!!

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post #2 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:27am
I have a gigantic men's xl coat and I wear a ring sling under (a stretchy wrap would work too). I can take the baby on & off with my coat on, and I can zip the coat up over her.

But then, it doesn't get super cold here.
post #3 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:32am
I want to get a karmababy in fleece!
post #4 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:52am
I love my Kangaroo Korner fleece pouch :-)
post #5 of 32
10/19/07 at 7:29am
I always put dd in the mei tai (in front) and then put a big coat on over us both.
post #6 of 32
10/19/07 at 9:43am
I always do under the coat. And zip up the bottom as far as I can. And then use a blanket to cover the rest of my dc.
post #7 of 32
10/19/07 at 10:21am
I wore DD in a Moby, over a couple of thin layers, but under my coat.

The coat is an A-line Anne Klein number, which I am about to list for sale on the trading post, actually, for $25 plus shipping. It's size 16W.
post #8 of 32
10/19/07 at 11:19am
I used my fleece pouch or my Moby but always under a jacket. I just steal one of DH's jacket's for the winter.
post #9 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:36pm
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Originally Posted by ecoteat View Post
I always put dd in the mei tai (in front) and then put a big coat on over us both.
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post #10 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:54pm
Have you seen this? http://www.togetherbe.com/
It looks so cozy, I have to steel myself every time I go to the store that sells them locally.....I'm not sure I'm going to be able to resist once the colder weather hits!
I usually just wear dd on my front or hip and a big coat that will keep us both covered.
post #11 of 32
10/19/07 at 12:58pm
my baby was born in Jan.I used to wear her under my coat.
to keep my neck warm I used a shawl.
post #12 of 32
10/19/07 at 1:05pm
Like the previous posters, I wear a large coat over my baby in a Moby. Works for us!
post #13 of 32
10/19/07 at 1:25pm
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Originally Posted by katemum View Post
Have you seen this? http://www.togetherbe.com/
It looks so cozy, I have to steel myself every time I go to the store that sells them locally.....I'm not sure I'm going to be able to resist once the colder weather hits!
I usually just wear dd on my front or hip and a big coat that will keep us both covered.
OMG: These are awesome! For some reason, I think they're pretty funny, too. Maybe I'm just imagining the looks I'd get from folks who think I'm crazy to be wearing ds so much anyway.

I think I want one... Now, if only they made waterproof raincoat versions for these rainy days.
post #14 of 32
10/19/07 at 2:19pm
I bought a big poncho style coat and wore DS in the wrap underneath.
post #15 of 32
10/19/07 at 2:36pm
I simply just bundle my son up and wear him outside!....I *could* do the under the jacket thing...but that just means spending more money which we dont have! lol....

For a super cozy winter carrier...try a traditional podegei!...wraps all the way around them and you!
post #16 of 32
10/19/07 at 3:21pm

I was perplexed about this too...

It gets pretty cold and snowy here. After searching for a solution, I found this: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...t.do?asc=false

It's pretty expensive (in my opinion), but I like how you can wear it for three different purposes. I did order it, but the wrong size was sent, so I'm waiting for it to arrive (again!). The quality seems to be very good and the concept well thought out (for instance, the coat hood doesn't have strings, just the adjustable elastic cord thing). To me it looks better in person than in the photos. I think I will still have to layer under it for really cold days, but because it isn't too heavy, it should work for fall, winter, and spring. I plan on wearing my ergo with it. The only downside is that it only works for forward carrying.

Good luck finding something that works for you!
post #17 of 32
10/19/07 at 3:53pm
A friend of mine is the creator/owner of the Peekaru vest that Katemum posted a link to. OMG they are so comfy and warm and easy to use (I swear I'm not just saying that b/c she's my friend ). I think I'm going to buy one for my winter babe .
post #18 of 32
10/19/07 at 4:17pm
I'm hoping to get one of these fairly soon http://www.suseskinder.com/divineridejacket.htm
It has a hood and can be used for front and back carries
post #19 of 32
10/19/07 at 4:48pm
Moving to babywearing
post #20 of 32
10/19/07 at 6:02pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katemum View Post
Have you seen this? http://www.togetherbe.com/
It looks so cozy, I have to steel myself every time I go to the store that sells them locally.....I'm not sure I'm going to be able to resist once the colder weather hits!
I usually just wear dd on my front or hip and a big coat that will keep us both covered.
thanks for all the helpful info. these look awesome! i'm going to look into them some more, i may hve to start a little stash savings for one!
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