is the winter weather too cold to take my 4 month old for a walk?

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I was wondering if it is too cold to go for a walk outside with my 4 month old son. I have gained a lot of weight due to my birthcontrol this winter and I was thinking about going for a walk everyday, nice weather depending, to help with losing some weight. I have a baby carrier thats like a backpack where you carry the baby in front of you (Snugli) and if i put a heavy outfit on him underneath his snowsuit if that would be warm enough for him to go for a walk with me. I live in South Glens Falls, NY and the temperature ranges from the 20's to the 40's on a nce day. His snowsuit is made of thick "soft" material and has a hood. he also wears a warm winter hat. i would also dress him very warmly underneath. Im a stay at home mom so i have him by myself all of the time and it would also benefit him as well as myself. Do you think that this is a good idea? Any other suggestions would also be appreciated!! Thanks!

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At first I didn't want to take my 4 month old out in this chilly weather, but it gets quite boring being cooped up inside all the time. I bundle her up nice and warm with a warm hat and she is fine. The fresh air is good for her and she really likes the sounds and sights around town.

As long as he's warm, there should be no harm!

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People are not using bumpers anymore because some studies are trying to say they can cause SIDS. I don't know if I agree with that or not, but fyi.
I actually like and use TONS of blankets of different thickness and texture.
Similac bottles are awesome! They cost a lot, but they work (less gas, etc. and my baby likes that kind of nipple.
Bottle warmers don't work. Run the bottle under hot water, or like the rest of us, microwave. They only suppose to be room temperature, so if there is a "hot" spot, it should just be "warm". Had 3 babies and never had a problem.
Desitin ROCKS!
Actually, I would get more washcloths...in the beginning you'll be using them for butt and face, throwing the butt ones away, then realizing you have a pile for butt and another pile for face! Can actually use more than 4.
Bassinets are a waste of money...baby isn't in it long (if at all). Use the play pack.
Read up on it...baby laundry soap is pointless. I confirmed this when I washed all my newborns clothes with my generic laundry soap. She had sensitive skin and STILL...ZERO problems with the detergent.
Diapers...you cannot predict how many you will use. I had 2 kids in the 6lb range that went through only one bag of newborn diapers. My 3rd, weighing 5 lb 7 is on her 3rd bag of preemies I wasn't expecting to buy. Luvs and Huggies are the best.
After raising 2 kids and having a 3rd, I've learned the hard way that things don't last. For this one, I bought ALL plastic kid size drawers. But yes, I at least got them in pretty girl colors, but I'm not going to care when she decides to destroy it all.
Onesies are nice but you won't need 36 of them.
Formula you don't want to buy ahead because you don't know if your baby will have allergies. I think most people will start their baby on Similac, but I don't think there are any bad brands out there. Good luck!

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