What to put in a cart for a newborn in winter, i.e. the first walks in the cold

In winter, walks with a baby in a pram are not as comfortable as in the summer, when it is warm, there is no wind and snow. Before you go for a walk in November, December, January and February, you need to take a look at the thermometer, smog measurements, as well as dress the baby warmer and remember a few additional items. Sleeping bags, blankets, covers ... In this article you will find some tips on what things will be useful during a walk in winter.

What to put in a cart for a newborn in winter - blanket or quilt

As for the winter trolley? How to cover the child in a pram in winter? A warm sleeping bag and a blanket are the two most common options chosen by parents for walks with a newborn baby in winter. Choose blankets from natural, breathable materials such as wool and cotton. Blankets made of e.g. Merino wool will provide heat and drain all moisture outside, so that the child will not sweat, cry and wake up. 

Sleeping bags are made of special materials protecting against cold, filled with anti -allergic plastic - they perfectly insulate from external factors that can be dangerous for a newborn baby. The sleeping bags are available in several sizes tailored to the child's length. When choosing a sleeping bag, you should also take into account whether it will match the dimensions of the wheelchair gondola.

Sleeping bag is a good option for the winter - especially if you live in a cooler climate! The sleeping bags are designed especially to keep the children's warmth while sleeping, so they are ideal for keeping the heat of the newborn during winter walks or rides. 

• Gondola or a stroller right away? 

There are strollers that can be transformed into fold -out for carts for a newborn baby. They do not work as well in the winter season as gondola trolleys. The child in the gondola in winter has more comfort. High gondola walls offer a lot of protection against cold air. Mattresses in gondolas also provide insulation before the wind, rain and cold. 

How to dress a newborn baby for winter walks?

A newborn baby in a wheelchair in winter? 

Prepare your toddler for winter walks and provide them with heat in a wheelchair thanks to these easy tips:

• Stratification. In the winter, dressing on the onion is a basic principle that will allow you to match the degree of protection to weather conditions. For example, winter clothes for a newborn baby: body, tights, one -piece cloth, overall, scarf, hat, blanket, sleeping bag. 
• What clothes for a newborn in winter? Bet on natural materials: wool, merino wool, cotton. This choice will make the child not overheat. 
• Make sure that the last of the layers of clothing is waterproof.
• If it rains snow or rain, cover the stroller with a special cover. To protect your baby from wind, cold air and rain, you can use a waterproof 

Trolley sleeping bags - when it is worth using them

When is it worth using a sleeping bag?

• If the weather is already very autumn - for example, if the thermometer shows 15 degrees Celsius or less, we recommend using a sleeping bag. At negative temperatures, the child will be warmer when he is additionally covered with a woolen or cotton blanket.
• When using a stroller immediately (bypassing the gondola, which has high edges protecting against cold and wind). Using a sleeping bag is adding an additional layer that will provide your child with heat in autumn and winter conditions.
• When using any other type of stroller - this applies to umbrellas and travel systems with car seats attached.

What to put in a cart for a newborn in winter - mattresses and cover overlays

How to prepare a cart for a newborn for winter driving?

• In winter, additional mattresses and toppers to cover prams are a must. If your child drives in a gondola, you can use an additional, insulating from a cold mattress, which was included in the set with a pram, or buy an additional mattress.
• Remember that we are dealing here with an unpredictable environment - because moving in winter is not only being outdoors, but also frequent temperature changes, e.g. when using public transport, entrances to shops and catering establishments. Your child may need more or less heat depending on where you are and what is happening around him. That is why it is important that it has control over how much heat it receives, e.g. by detaching the cover of the trolley. 
• What is the best mattress for a newborn in winter? Insulating from cold, but also breathable! The mattress can ensure adequate air circulation in the gondola. Choosing a mattress can have a direct effect on the child's skin. A breathable mattress protects our baby from puffing and chafing. Every parent knows that this is very important.

How not to overheat the baby in winter in a wheelchair

The method to check if the child is warm is to touch the neck. Cold cards mean that the child is too cold. Wet and sweaty that it is too warm. If you get with your child into the car, bus, tram or enter the store, you will immediately feel that you are warmer. This is the moment to detach the lid of the trolley or remove the gloves to your child. Watch your child's environment and reaction. An overheated toddler will certainly start to drill, wake up or cry. 

Additional elements necessary during winter walks

• You can take a sleeping bag with you, but it is not recommended to use it every time - only in autumn and winter, at low temperatures. 
• The child may need accessories of their own blanket inside the trolley to keep the heat. A blanket is also the smell of the house - some sense of security in a completely new place.
• Choose a winter mattress for a trolley or an overlay for a child's trolley (the topper is usually included with a gondola). If it rains or snow, take care of taking a waterproof, ventilated foil, fitted with size to the trolley model. Universal foils, as well as those dedicated to specific models of wheelchairs, items are easy to buy. They will help you get more comfortable rides with a newborn during cold days off home!

If you want to make winter walks easier, it is also worth investing in a few gadgets for a parent (warm jacket, waterproof shoes, holder for a mug) and in a decent pram that has all the necessary functions. You can choose from many really functional models that you will find in the section layette for a newborn.