The Best Winter Baby Clothes to Keep Your Little One Warm + Cozy

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.

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.

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.

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.