Baby Boys Outerwear

Baby boys outerwear comes in a wide range of materials. Frequently baby winter outerwear will have a soft shell and lining. These shells of cotton, cotton blend, fleece or flannel can be a nice choice for comfort. But, these aren't water-resistant shells so for spending time outdoors in the wet or snow having a water resistant nylon shell may be a better choice.

The soft shells also aren't as color fast or stain resistant as nylon type shells. But they do come in a wider range of colors and prints for babies.

The basic principle for keeping warm in winter is to wear layers. Insulated winter outerwear typically comes with 3 layers:
- outer shell for wind and water resistance
- insulation
- and inner lining.

Shells: The outer shell should be a breathable material often described as "water resistant" rather than "water proof" like a plastic or rubber rain coat would be. In baby wear all the soft shells will be breathable too. The breatheable material allows steamy body moisture to evaporate. If steamy conditions build up inside the clothing, that moisture will get cold which then forces the body to work even harder to maintain its body temperature. Now the baby is working to keep themselves warm AND their layer of moist clothing - meanwhile the winter elements are continuously working to chill that moisture. Moisture, which turns cold quickly and does the most to rob body temperature, is the #1 cause of discomfort or hypothermia. Also, a tremendous amount of heat can be lost through the head so always wearing a hat is very important for keeping the rest of the body warm.

Special attention needs to be paid to hands and feet. Multiple layers of clothing on hands and feet can be fine as long as everything fits loose! If the clothing gets even a little bit tight it will constrict around fingers and toes reducing blood flow and ultimately leading to very rapid chilling. Throbbing fingers or toes in the cold can be a sign of clothing fitting too tight.

Insulation: Most of the insulation layers nowadays are forms of polyester. Some have fancy proprietry names like "Thinsulate". Down is also a premium insulator but can be a little tricky to wash and dry. Also, many people are allergic to down feathers. But it is an excellent insulator. Whether the insulation is polyester or down it works by trapping lots of air close to the body. For the insulation to be most effective the clothing should not be allowed to become matted down. Every once in a while give it a tumble in the dryer to puff up the insulation again.

Lining: The lining holds the insulation in place, and since it is breathable it also helps wick moisture away from the body.

Some winter outerwear comes with just a shell and lining but no insulation. On its own it's most ideal for cool fall or spring weather but this type of clothing can still be very warm and practical even in winter. When it's cold just wear an extra layer with it to provide that needed layer of insulation.

When it comes to winter outerwear for babies it isn't really possible to overheat the baby by dressing him up too much. Ignore those silly myths! The baby can only get as warm as his body will let him. In fact, a well dressed baby will be as protected from external heat sources (such as car heaters) as they are protected from the cold. Of course, if the baby is spending great lengths of time overdressed in a heated environment, such as bundled up while on a long car trip or lengthy stroll around the mall, then he could begin overheating. Which brings us to the last point on baby outerwear: ease of dressing and undressing! Look for clothing that seems easy to get your baby in and out of. Long zips, snaps in the inseams or anything else that can get him in out of his clothing with ease are nice features to have in baby outerwear.

Megabrat Baby Boys Clothing