Update: Now that we keep some spring-like weather we still use this! We just use less layers. Its one of the few baby items (especially clothes!) weve used thoroughly. It helps to buy a size up. Cant recommend it enough.

We made the unfortunate mistake of investing in a poofy-bunting baby suit not realizing it cant be worn in a carseat. This is exactly what we shouldve bought from the start. Its thin enough that its on par with a baby wearing a basic fleece. But it covers the entire body, goes over all clothes, and has a hood. In that way, it offers coverage for all baby skin and an addition layer of warmth, even if its not the thickest. Going from riding in the car, then from the car into a store, this is perfect. Its not thick enough to be outside for long amounts of time with out additional layers and planning (in midwest winters that is), but for short parking lot-to-inside walks it works really well. Its also breatheable enough, in my opinion, where it can be left on in places like grocery stores that tend to keep the heat low in winter.

Also, it has feet and hand covers that can be rolled over to enclose the legs and arms. Perfect!!! No infant gloves and booties to deal with, but even if you decide its cold enough for both they stay inside the sleeves and pant legs!!

If I could change one thing, I wish it had an elastic tab to pull the hood really tight. But I will say the zipper zips up high enough to enclose the hood surprisingly snug around a babys face just by that alone. We also tend to put hats on underneath the hood, so those two things combined work well. I just think it would be a little nicer with the option to pull it super tight.