What do I need for winter?

[Qs mom]

Hello,
This is my first time posting, so sorry if I get some of the terms wrong (or if this is the wrong place to post this)! I live in Chicago and it is cold today! :-) So that got me wondering, what do the experienced parents view as my "must-haves" for winter?

My son is 5 months old and has outgrown his Snugride. So we are getting him a convertible carseat (Britax Marathon); but I guess that means he will be in his stroller facing forward now so I'm concerned about keeping him warm.

I was thinking about a Bundle Me, but what else do I need?
How do I keep all the wind off his face? Is using one of those plastic rain guards my best bet?

Thanks!

Robyn
Mom to Quincy (6/6/03)

[vikivoly]

Hi robyn and welcome to the boards! Does your stroller have a available boot? If not the Bundle Me bag would be a good choice. I use the boot and a fleece blanket.

The rain guard will work for wind, but in frigid temp. the plastic gets stiff and is tough to fold and unfold.

[Qs mom]

Thanks, Vicki, for the tip about the plastic. I hadn't thought of that.

No, I have a Combi Perfect Match so it doesn't come with a boot so I figured the Bundle Me, or a similar product, would work.

-Robyn