
The Best Winter Baby Clothes to Keep Your Little One Warm + Cozy
From snowsuits and booties to stroller and car seat covers, here's what will keep baby warm and cozy in colder temps.

By Jen LaBracio, CPST and Amylia Ryan
Fact Checked by Shannon Vestal Robson
It may be cold outside, but is there anything cuter than a bundled-up baby? When it comes to wintertime essentials for baby, it's all about striking a balance: you don’t want them too cold, but you don’t want to overheat them with too many layers, either.
You’ll also want to think about the climate where you live and your lifestyle. Do you love outdoor winter activities, or are you more of a hibernate-til-the-spring family? Will you be walking outside with your baby most days even if it’s cold, or spending more time in the car running errands? This can help you decide what type of outerwear, accessories and other additional baby clothes you’ll need for those chillier months. (And if you’re currently building your baby registry, don't forget this category—check out our tips on registering for baby clothes.)
One winter safety tip to keep in mind: winter coats and car seats don’t mix. Coats and other thick layers are bulky, and no matter how much you tighten your car seat straps, you’ll leave behind a few inches of slack—and that means your baby may slide out of their seat in the event of a crash. Instead, dress your baby or toddler in two to four thin layers or use a blanket or car seat cover that fits over (never under) your seat’s straps.
Outerwear and Cozy Layers
Baby outwear can be a little confusing, especially for first-time parents, so keep these basics in mind. It’s always easier to add layers than to remove them. Add a footmuff or heavy blanket to your stroller and you won’t need a super warm coat. (You can move to a warmer coat once your little one starts walking and wants to be out of the stroller more.) And a warm bunting is perfect if you’re babywearing during the winter or if your little one is in a bassinet.

Magnetic Me
Magnetic Fleece Pram

Widgeon
Warmplus Favorite Water Repellent Polartec Fleece Jacket

Tiny Kind
Corduroy Bunting Suit
Jan & Jul
Baby Fleece Bunting Suit

Magnetic Me
Fleece Jacket
L.L.Bean
Infants' Wicked Warm Underwear One-Piece

Little Sleepies
Heather Sage Ribbed Crescent Zippy

Carter's
Cardigan
Jan & Jul
Kids Shell Jacket

7AM Enfant
Rain Suspender Pants
Jan & Jul
Baby Snowsuit
Winter Accessories
Tiny hats, booties and mittens are more than just cute—they’ll help keep your little one’s extremities warm and comfortable all winter long. Baby pulling off their hat? Try one with a tie bottom or a snap closure.

Zutano
Cozie Fleece Bootie
Jan & Jul
Lite Waterproof Boots

Magnetic Me
Fleece Hat

Aarin & Co.
Satin Lined Ribbed Knit Beanies

Zutano
Cozie Fleece Lined Mitten

Goumi Kids
Stay on Baby Mitts (2 Pack)

Burt's Bees Baby
Cable Knit Knee-High Socks (3 Pack)
Jan & Jul
Fleece Animal Hat
Footmuffs and Blankets
Stroller footmuffs (sometimes called stroller buntings) and winter car seat covers are like warm, cozy sleeping bags for your baby when you’re on the go. They feature cutouts in the back and bottom for your stroller’s or car seat’s harness straps. Many also feature adjustable bottoms so you can use them as your baby grows. Some are universal, so they’ll fit almost any brand and model of stroller or car seat; others are made to fit specific brands.

Loomsake
Chunky Blanket

7AM Enfant
BebePOD

JJ Cole
Original BundleMe Infant Bunting Bag

Stokke
YOYO Footmuff

Mockingbird
Stroller Footmuff

BabyBjörn
Cover for Baby Carrier
Jan & Jul
Baby Waterproof Carrier Cover

Crane Baby
Cotton Muslin Kantha Baby Quilt
Cold Weather Swaddles
Sometimes called a wearable blanket, a sleep sack is more secure than a traditional swaddle and helps to keep your baby warm in their crib without using loose blankets. These sleep sacks are specifically designed for chillier temps. How can you tell? Check their TOG, which stands for Thermal Overall Grade, a term that indicates how much heat the fabric retains.

Kyte Baby
2.5 TOG Sleep Bag

ergoPouch
Cocoon Swaddle Sack 2.5 Tog

Burt's Bees Baby
Quilted Beekeeper Organic Cotton Wearable Blanket

Halo
Ideal Temp SleepSack Swaddle
