Winter is hard on everyone, but especially your little ones. Snowsuit or heavy bunting. Car seat cover. Hats and mittens. Ear infections are rampant among babies in the wintertime, because parents don’t keep their ears covered well enough. If you have an older baby, you might consider mittens with fingers that make grasping easier and mittens less frustrating.

Baby lotion. If you don’t lotion your baby, you will want to during the winter months. Winter air is dry and can cause your baby to have dry, itchy skin. Moisturizing your baby will help to protect your little ones skin.

Baby first aid kit. Your baby first aid kit should include: baby strength Tylenol, baby strength ibuprofen, baby Vick’s vapor rub, suction bulb for little noses, extra soft tissues, thermometer, and Mylecon (for gassy tummy’s). Humidifier. A car emergency kit. You car emergency kit should be well equipped for you and for your baby. It should include things like warm blankets for you and baby, as well as extra coats, mittens, and scarves. You should also include things like non-perishable food items like crackers, beef jerky, granola bars, etc. and for your baby you should have a can or two of formula, a bottle, and if your baby takes baby food, you could include a couple jars of baby food.