The frigid temperatures of winter are officially here, and even though the cold weather makes us all just want to stay inside and wait until spring—we have to leave the house and our kids are coming with us. While we want to bundle up our little ones in a warm winter coat to keep them toasty and warm, experts agree—kids are safer in car seats without their puffy winter coats.
So why should we put coats on our kids only to take them off as soon as we reach the car? Safety experts say, winter coats can leave the car set harness too loose. So if you are in a crash, the harness will not be effective.
As any parent will tell you, the cold winter months make everyone move slower—especially your kids– and the layering of clothes on your kids can be a real pain. Of course we want our babies to be warm, but we also want them safe. So when the cold temperatures strike, here’s how you can keep you kiddos safe and toasty while in the car.
