Winter Essentials

A simple rule: one more layer than you're comfortable in. In milder cities that might just be a full-sleeve onesie with leggings; on a cold North Indian morning, add a fleece sweatshirt set on top. Take a layer off indoors so they don't overheat.

Feel the back of their neck or their chest, not their hands or feet, which are often cool even when baby is warm enough. Sweaty or flushed means remove a layer; cool to the touch means add one.

A footed sleepsuit is the easiest option: it keeps feet covered without socks that slip off, and the two-way zip means night changes without fully undressing. For babies under 12 months, paediatric safe-sleep guidance is to keep loose blankets out of the cot and to avoid hats while sleeping. Layer clothing instead.

Yes. Our new fleece sweatshirt-and-jogger sets have shoulder snaps on baby sizes (6 months to 2 years) so they go on easily over the head. Sizes 2–4 years have a stretch crew neck without snaps.

Check the size chart on each product. If your little one is between sizes, go up a size: winter pieces are usually worn over another layer, and a little room means they'll last the whole season.

Turn them inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colours, and skip heavy fabric softener. Dry in the shade rather than strong sun or a hot dryer to keep prints bright and the fleece from pilling.