Snowsuits allowed or not?

[lushious09]

Ive read alot of posts off users saying they plan on bringing their baby home in a snowsuit... i really wanted to bring him back in a gorgeous one my mum had bought its not overly padded so im sure it will be fine... but i was told they are not to wear snowsuits to go home in because they bunch up in the car seat and LO isint safe if u had a crash!

Anyone know if this is trueor what they suggest??

 

[anna matronic]

As far as I remember from when it was posted previously the advice was American. Not saying it is not true, but not sure what the advice is for the UK or anywhere else x x

 

[lushious09]

Ohh i see... i may ask midwife at next appointment... it just seems more handy as itl be winter when he gets here and id rather he be snug!! plus its so cute! lol x

 

[frsttimemommy]

i've never heard this. but then again i'm not exactly sure what a snowsuit is. lol. i probably should but i've never seen one for a baby!!

 

[moomin_troll]

ive never heard of this, but id say it would be easier to use blankets instead as its easier to get baby out if they have a accident. zane would poo everywhere wen he was newborn and also puked over most things.

 

[blondee]

I'm not sure of this either, but wouldn't baby get a bit hot in a snow suit in the heated car anyway? I thought they were just for outdoors anyway I wouldn't sit in the car in a big coat, so i wouldn't put baby in one either.

That's just me though (BTW - i am living in a hot country at the mo, so having the other worry of how to keep my baby cosy but not to let him overheat! )

I saw on the other thread that travel grobags were also mentioned. Does anyone whether these are safe to use in the car too or not?

 

[wantingno.2]

I've never heard this but i would be more concerned with overheating than an accident tbh.

 

[lushious09]

well the car wouldnt be hot 2bh and when you bring a newborn out of hosp you should always put one layer extra on them then you have (so they say) so hed have a baby grow and his snowsuit on... like i said its not really that thick just like a snuggly jumper type thick! and for those who dont know a baby snowsuit is like a baby grow just a bit thicker and usually lined

 

[misscream]

As far as I remember from when it was posted previously the advice was American. Not saying it is not true, but not sure what the advice is for the UK or anywhere else x x

Thats really funny, I didn't know that UK babies were completely different then American babies! Do they have a super power that makes them immune to things american babies aren't?

 

[Mrs Liamxxs]

im not sure hun because i brought my daughter home from the hospital in a light snowsuite when she was born, none of the midwifes said anything to me then hunni xx

 

[winegums]

As far as I remember from when it was posted previously the advice was American. Not saying it is not true, but not sure what the advice is for the UK or anywhere else x x

Thats really funny, I didn't know that UK babies were completely different then American babies! Do they have a super power that makes them immune to things american babies aren't?

people in the US do some things a LOT differently to people in the UK during pregnancy, labour and birth and also for newborns

 

[frsttimemommy]

i would just put him in a sleeper and a blanket. that should be good enough!! sleepers are pretty cozy and warm. specially if you get the fuzzy ones

 

[winegums]

p.s. i would not worry about overheating (depending when the baby is due) my son was born in the summer and he had his vest, a sleepsuit, a thick coat, plus blankets etc and when we got home he still felt quite cold

newborns aren't good at warming themselves up and they should wear more than we do especially when they are taken outside!

england can get VERY cold

 

[moomin_troll]

zane was born in september and he came home in a vest,jeans,tshirt,jumper, socks booties and a hat with mittens and 2 blankets. and i took 1 blanket off in the car.

i kept putting my finger down his jumper to feel his chest to see if he was too hot or cold and he was nice and snug

 

[misscream]

As far as I remember from when it was posted previously the advice was American. Not saying it is not true, but not sure what the advice is for the UK or anywhere else x x

Thats really funny, I didn't know that UK babies were completely different then American babies! Do they have a super power that makes them immune to things american babies aren't?

people in the US do some things a LOT differently to people in the UK during pregnancy, labour and birth and also for newborns

I know it was just the way it was worded, just sounded funny to me!

 

[RileysMummy]

As far as I remember from when it was posted previously the advice was American. Not saying it is not true, but not sure what the advice is for the UK or anywhere else x x

Thats really funny, I didn't know that UK babies were completely different then American babies! Do they have a super power that makes them immune to things american babies aren't?

people in the US do some things a LOT differently to people in the UK during pregnancy, labour and birth and also for newborns

I know it was just the way it was worded, just sounded funny to me!

I thought the same thing if im honest lol i dont think it would make a difference what country the advice was given.

But anyways i wont be putting baby in a snowsuit, she'll be in a jacket but not too thick as it will be warm in car anyways xx

 

[Essjay]

ive never heard of this myself butim sure a few blankets for the way home will be fine, as someone said my only concern is that baby would get over heated in a warm car xx

 

[happigail]

they are not great in a carseat as they are often a bit big so baby is not properly belted in. I've looked into them and decided they're not for me. I have bought her coats and tights and will use a shawl i can then cover her in over the belt.

 

[ttc_lolly]

I thought snowsuits were just for when LO's were out & about in prams etc? I too thought it might be a bit too warm for them in car, as overheating is far more dangerous for a newborn than being cold. But it's up to u hun, I guess it just depends on the thickness and material x

 

[anna matronic]

Come on girls. It was obvious what I was saying. No need to make sarky comments. There is different advice for loads of things in different countries. All I was saying was that what I read was an American article, but in the UK or other countries guidelines might be different.

Bloody hell it wasn't that stupid a comment