Winter Baby On The Way? Here's The Baby Gear You Should Add For The Season

When it’s time to put your baby down for the night, this organic cotton jersey sheet will ensure their bed is toasty and comfortable. Unlike lighter materials like linen or muslin, jersey knit does a better job at trapping heat, keeping your baby warm while they snooze.

Cooler temps often mean dry skin and congestion thanks to winter colds (plus, central heat can add to drying out baby’s delicate skin). A good cool-mist humidifier is a winter nursery staple to help moisten the air and soothe your baby. This one has a clean, simple design, adjustable mist output and no filters to worry about cleaning or replacing.

Even if you’re lukewarm on the usefulness of a wipe warmer, you have to admit that a chilly wipe in the middle of winter is not a recipe for a peaceful diaper-changing experience. This wipe warmer has a soft nightlight, keeps your wipes at room temperature and since it warms from the top, you don’t have to worry about your wipes drying out.

Although it's not safe to use loose blankets in your little one’s sleep space for the first year, you’ll find plenty of other uses for this cozy blanket. It’s perfect for keeping baby warm in the stroller or car seat (over their straps), as a play mat on the floor and so much more.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you’re banned from leaving your home. With the right gear, like this super cozy footmuff, your baby can hang out in their warm bubble while you stroll around. The material is comfortable and warm (and waterproof), plus it’s compatible with all stroller brands.

Speaking of going for wintery walks, your hands can stay frost-free with these stroller mittens. The unique design attaches directly to the push handle of your stroller so you can easily slip your hands in and out.

Winter is the perfect season to snuggle up with your little one to keep them warm. Created with newborns in mind, this small, lightweight carrier is an easy way to keep baby close when the temperature starts to drop. It’s super simple to use and a breeze to take on and off and if you want an extra layer of warmth, add a carrier cover.

This universal-fit car seat cover is windproof and water-resistant, ensuring your little one stays warm and dry when it’s cold outside. And since it attaches around the car seat, you won’t have to worry about it interfering with straps or buckles. This shouldn’t be used when the seat is attached to the base inside your car.

While a portable bottle warmer is always a nice-to-have item, for the wintertime, it’s even better. Your baby’s milk will be pretty chilly when you’re on the road, thanks to it being cold outside. A bottle warmer will quickly bring it up to a drinkable temperature. This one by Momcozy can heat cold breast milk up to 93 degrees in just five minutes and water to 104 degrees in just three minutes.

Snotty noses and cold weather go hand in hand. Boogie wipes are small towelettes soaked in a natural saline solution, so when you attempt to chip away at dried-up snot on your baby’s face, it’s much easier and far less irritating on their skin. I used them with my older kid over a decade ago and bought them again for my toddler because they’re just that good.

Babies have super sensitive skin and tend to drool a ton, which is a bad combination in cold weather. This nourishing balm stick by Aquaphor can help keep their skin protected under a layer of avocado oil and shea butter while healing their drool rash.

No one wants to think about their baby getting sick—but it’s bound to happen, especially during the winter. This kit has everything you need for baby’s first sick day, including the infamous NoseFrida, a paci-style medicine dispenser, baby chest rub and more.

And speaking of sick days, you’ll always want a thermometer on hand to check your baby’s temperature if they’re feeling not-so-great. This one is fast, reliable and accurate and even links to an app on your smartphone for next-step guidance.

Even if you’re planning on spending a lot of time indoors during your baby’s first winter, cold weather and indoor heat can irritate baby’s sensitive new skin. These bath products and lotions are made without any toxins or other harmful ingredients and are gentle yet effective. The All Over Ointment is loved by Babylist parents, including me.

Made of organic cotton, this swaddle is designed to keep your baby warm at night without causing them to break out in a sweat. The best part is that you can swaddle them when they are little, keeping their reflexes in control. This one has a TOG rating of 2.5, which measures how well a fabric traps heat; the higher the TOG, the warmer the material will keep your baby. Another bonus, when they’ve outgrown a swaddle, you can pop their arms out for safe (and warm) sleep.

Made of super-warm sherpa fleece, these booties snap on, helping them stay on your baby’s feet instead of flying off with every kick. If you live in a very cold climate, you can pair them with socks for an extra layer of warmth. Otherwise, these booties can be used in place of socks.

Soft, warm, affordable, and available in tons of gender-neutral designs, these organic footed PJs are a winter baby must-have. Perfect for wearing during the day and at night for sleep, socks and a onesie can be layered underneath for extra warmth.

Designed to go over your baby’s clothes, this pram has a sherpa fleece exterior and a soft, combed cotton on the inside. It adds an extra layer of warmth and works well in really cold climates. Plus the hood will keep their heads covered and warm.

When we polled Babylist parents, fleece lined pants came up a few times, and for good reason. While leggings are an easy go-to when it comes to dressing your baby, they are typically made of thin material. This fleece-lined pair from Primary will keep your baby’s legs warm and are just as comfortable as standard leggings. If you live in extra chilly climates, consider upgrading to merino wool leggings. The material naturally retains warmth even in wet climates.

Unlike adults, your baby’s head accounts for much of their body. This means, if they are out in the cold without a hat, they’ll be reducing their core body temperature much faster than an adult. This merino wool beanie will help retain heat and keep them warm.

Aside from booties, wool socks are a nice-to-have wintertime wardrobe staple to have on hand. This pair, recommended by real Babylist parents we polled in our newsletter, are made of a fuzzy, comfy wool terry material.

When the first sprinkle of snow for the season starts to fall, you’ll be thanking yourself for registering for an insulated snowsuit like this one. The exterior is made of water-repelling material, so they won’t be soaked after rolling around in the snow. And the inside, including the hood, is lined with a plush material. The integrated footies ensure there’s no gaps, so you don’t have to worry about wisps of cold air getting into their suit. The best part—the snowsuit comes with detachable mittens.