Baby Snow Pants

Some parents may opt to buy a full snowsuit for their baby, but this is not always the most economical way to handle the winter weather. Because the times that you might use the full snowsuit may be limited, it might be a better choice to purchase baby snow pants and a winter coat separately. This will definitely give you more options when dressing your tot for the winter weather. Most of the time, you will probably just need to put a winter coat on your baby. On especially blustery days, or for those days where you want to take a stroller ride or play in the snow, then you would use the baby snow pants, too.

Baby snow pants should be soft inside, and are usually lined with fleece or some other cozy material. They should have a water resistant or waterproof outer layer, and a layer of some type of insulation, like Gore Tex. Remember that babies get colder than adults, especially if they are just riding in a stroller. If they are moving around, perhaps playing in the snow, then they will not catch a chill as quickly. You will want to make sure that the baby snow pants are not too bulky and that they don’t restrict your baby’s ability to move around freely. Also, if the material is too bulky, then you will have a difficult time strapping your child into a stroller or car seat when necessary.
     Below: baby snow pants are handy to slip over regular pants or long johns, for warm and dry play in the snow; dark blue by Patagonia; gray by Huaruitex; teal by American Widgeon; thick corduroy pants can serve as temporary snow pants, these stylish ones with sweater are by BT Kids.

When you have a winter coat and snow pants separately, it can be easier to dress and undress your baby during the winter. Plus, a quick diaper change is easier when you only have to remove the pants! Lastly, if you choose to have a separate coat and snow pants, then you can easily remove the baby snow pants when you get in the car, which can help prevent your baby from becoming overheated during the car ride.