Like so many moms during the winter months, I feel guilty taking my little baby out of the house to run errands. The cold! The wind! Red, chubby cheeks and shivers! But we still have lives to live and mouths to feed. Much like the postal service, neither rain nor sleet nor gloom of night can stop us moms. So we are always looking for new and better ways to bundle up our most precious cargo and protect them from the elements.
One challenge we face when keeping our children warm during the winter months is the annoyance of having to get them all zipped into their winter gear for our walk outside only to have to remove the layers once we are back into the heated indoors. This is where the Nomie Baby Toddler Cozy Footmuff comes in. It is a universal stroller blanket which you can quickly zip your little one into straight out of the car and zip off once you are inside: no puffy jacket or other layers required and no more straps and buckles.
If you are looking for a cold-weather solution that doesn’t require the wrangling your toddler into and out of clothing, a stroller blanket is an excellent option to consider. I like that they are effective, convenient, and safe. The problem, as with most baby/child gear, is picking the right one. While there are many options to choose from, I have found myself to be a big fan of the Nomie Baby Toddler Cozy Footmuff for several reasons.
First, it is lined with fleece on the inside and water-proof fabric on the outside. This is important for me because it means that the stroller blanket is ready to protect against a variety of weather conditions and not just the cold. It also means that it is washer and dryer friendly, allowing for easy cleaning when we encounter those inevitable spills and messes.
Second, it comes in two colors and is quite roomy. You can purchase one with room to grow and in your child’s favorite color. We all know how picky toddlers can be so having color options can be a life saver. And not having to constantly buy a new one as he or she grows is certainly a relief.
Third, I am always in need of extra pockets to carry everything we need and this stroller blanket comes with a front pocket. It has proven to be the perfect place to store mom’s keys or his toys and snacks.
Fourth, as mentioned above, it is a lot easier to remove than a coat or suit. And I am all about making motherhood easier.
Finally, the Nomie Baby Toddler Cozy Footmuff is much more economical than the majority of other stroller blankets on the market. Looking at other comparable stroller blankets on the market, I found that they cost anywhere from $36 to $86 dollars more. That is a huge savings for any family.
Oh, and the benefits of purchasing this stroller blanket go further than just your family: Nomie Baby donates 10% of your purchase to NICU infants.
About Nomie Baby
A line of innovative car seat covers and stroller blankets for mom and baby – that will now be available in Canada through WayFair.com! Founded by mompreneur, Katie Danziger, Nomie’s removable and fully washable car seat covers slip on and off in seconds (no fussing with straps or buckles) and come in infant and toddler sizes, as well as 8 fun colors. Kids love the soft, comfortable fabric, and moms love that they’re water – and spill – resistant – to keep expensive cars and car seats clean for good!
*Disclaimer: I received a sample for review purposes, and I received no other compensation for sharing my experience from using it. The opinions here in this post are purely honest and all my own.