Oct 15, 2025

Quick Tips❄️ How to Keep Your Baby Warm During NYC Winter Strolls

7am enfant 212 blanket / child in stroller

As the chill sets in across New York City, parents are bundling up—and wondering how to keep their babies warm, safe, and comfortable during outdoor strolls. Whether you're navigating SoHo sidewalks or Central Park paths, here are expert tips for layering and choosing the right footmuff for your stroller.

🧥 Layer Up: NYC Baby Winter Clothing Tips

To prep your little one for going out side, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Dress your baby in one more layer than you’d wear yourself outside. Don't forget the footmuff!

• Choose breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics like organic cotton for your lower layers

• Don’t forget a warm hat, socks, and mittens for outdoor outings

🛍️ Best Baby Footmuffs for NYC Weather

👶 For Infants (0–6 Months)

Babies tend to run warm, so opt for lightweight, car seat-safe footmuffs. That way, you have one footmuff that will do it all (at least during the baby stage), whether you're strolling or riding in a taxi or Uber. Here are a few of our faves!

• 7AM Enfant Nido – wearable blanket perfect for your stroller bassinet with car seat-safe back cutout (pictured above)

woman with baby in front carrier bundled up wearing K poncho

• 7AM K-Poncho – versatile cover for stroller, car seat, or carrier (above)

We think options that are sized for babies are best for the 0-6 month set , before they're sitting up in the stroller. Some of the larger universal options just seem too big, with too much material for a little bub.

🚼 For Toddlers (6 Months+)

mother pushing stroller with baby in cozyganoosh footmuff

Older babies (1 year old and up) can use blankets, but for true NYC winters, footmuffs are key. Here are our top picks:

• Uppa Baby Cozy Ganoosh – plush and weatherproof. This is great if you have an UppaBaby stroller you want to match (so chic!).

• 7AM 212 Evolution – universal fit, ideal for 6 months+. This can work with all strollers, and grows with you thanks to a zip off panel on the bottom. It even has a hood to keep them super snuggly.

• Bugaboo Performance Footmuff – 2-in-1 with down insert for colder days. This is a smart option that can be lightweight or heavy-weight thanks to the insert!

🧠 Pro Tip: How to Check Baby’s Temperature on the go

Wondering if your little one is too hot or too cold? Skip the hands and feet—check your baby’s tummy or back to gauge warmth. It should feel comfortably warm, not hot or cold.

🗽 NYC Parenting Tip

If you’re using a lightweight travel stroller for city errands, consider a footmuff designed specifically for that model to avoid bulk and ensure a snug fit