Do I need Bunting | Imamother

amother

OP ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 4:10 pm

Does baby need a coat and bunting in the winter or is just a coat fine
Don’t want baby to overheat in the Doona with a coat hat and bunting but maybe I’m forgetting how cold winter is
Ny for reference

amother

Gladiolus

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 4:23 pm

amother OP wrote:

Need? No. But it’s so much more convenient and warm

giftedmom

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 4:36 pm

Many buntings are warm enough that you don’t need a coat over 30 degrees. Winters haven’t been that coat the past 2-3 years. I think a coat and thick blanket is fine.

teachkids

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 4:39 pm

They shouldn’t have a coat in the car seat so the bunting is instead of the coat

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 4:41 pm

It’s a bunting that attaches to the coat. So you can’t have just the bunting

amother

Jean

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 4:47 pm

amother OP wrote:

It’s a bunting that attaches to the coat. So you can’t have just the bunting

You don’t buy this type, you get the one that you place inside the car seat, and then your baby doesn’t need a coat at all. If it’s very cold you add a blanket and hat.

amother

Peach ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:04 pm

Are you talking about in the car?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:05 pm

amother Peach wrote:

Are you talking about in the car?

Yes

amother

↑ Peach ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:36 pm

Your baby should not be in a coat in the car. I'm sure you know that. You can buckle him in and then put the coat on backwards, or use a bunting sack.

I'm curious what you mean by a bunting that connects to a coat? Can you link?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:41 pm

amother Peach wrote:

Idk everyone I know uses a coat in the car what’s wrong with it?

amother

↑ Peach ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:46 pm

amother OP wrote:

Idk everyone I know uses a coat in the car what’s wrong with it?

A puffy coat compresses, so the straps will not be securely fitted.

amother

Mistyrose ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:46 pm

amother OP wrote:

It’s a bunting that attaches to the coat. So you can’t have just the bunting

No, this is not meant to be worn in the car or car seat. For the car seat, get only a thick sweater & cover the baby with a blanket when on the street.
A coat in the car seat is not safe & extremely sweaty & uncomfortable.

amother

↑ Mistyrose

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:48 pm

amother OP wrote:

Idk everyone I know uses a coat in the car what’s wrong with it?

A bunting coat in the car? That's really uncomfortable for the baby, squished in the car seat like that. Car seat straps don't protect properly if they're strapped over a coat.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:51 pm

amother Mistyrose wrote:

A bunting coat in the car? That's really uncomfortable for the baby, squished in the car seat like that. Car seat straps don't protect properly if they're strapped over a coat.

Right that’s what I’m worried about
The coat I want to get is a lighter weight down, not a super thick puffy one so if it’s colder I’ll just add a blanket

amother

Forsythia

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:56 pm

I used a jj Cole bundle me and a blanket and it was perfect. Easy and warm.

amother

↑ Peach

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 5:57 pm

https://buybuybaby.com/product.....ocoon

These things are great
(The blue one is on sale, btw)

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 6:03 pm

amother Peach wrote:

https://buybuybaby.com/products/7am-enfant-car-seat-cocoon

These things are great
(The blue one is on sale, btw)

Thanks!
So I still want to have a winter coat so gonna buy one and then try to find one of these things on eBay for the car

amother

DarkGray

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 6:05 pm

For a young baby you can skip the coat & just put on a warm hat & car seat cover.

Definitely don't get a snowsuit type bunting- not at all compatible with a carseat/ doona.

amother

↑ OP

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 6:05 pm

amother DarkGray wrote:

For a young baby you can skip the coat & just put on a warm hat & car seat cover.

Definitely don't get a snowsuit type bunting- not at all compatible with a carseat/ doona.

No im not they’re super stuffy