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Jenny Berthiaume?s daughter, Amie, was born during a Montreal winter, and the first-time mom quickly became an expert in dressing a newborn for seriously cold weather. ?There are lots of things about Canadian winters that are inconvenient, and one of those is leaving the house with a baby. But you have to do it, both practically and for your well-being,? she says. We take the guesswork out of bundling your newborn.
In the car seat

First things first: Bulky clothes, including puffy snowsuits, are not safe for car seats. ?If there?s too much bulk, you?re not getting the harness tight enough,? explains Kelly Drury Laffin, a recently retired car seat technician in Edmonton. Instead, she suggests putting your baby in a sleeper (or well-fitted fleece suit) and a hat, buckling her in and placing blankets over top, being careful not to cover her face. Products that line car seats and act as sleeping bags to keep a baby warm are not safe because they interfere with the harness. If you want to buy something to cover the seat, opt for a shower-cap-style bag that goes right over top and has an opening for the baby?s face, says Drury Laffin. In a carrier

Heading out with your infant in a carrier can be über-convenient in the summer, but it requires a bit more thought in the winter. ?What?s of utmost importance is keeping baby?s airway clear, so that means they?re not chin to chest, their face is uncovered, and the parent is able to observe ...