Anyone else anxious about having a winter baby?

I've not, but I remember when my nephew was born in summer he was so hot to hold and got way too warm.. so I always thought winter would be a bit nicer. I love the cosiness of winter and think it'll be easier to sleep at weird times with shorter days, maybe?

Yes! I am! I LOVE summer and just worried the weather will stop me going for walks and keeping me sane by getting out the house. However, I’ve been focusing on the fact that by Spring, I’ll hopefully feel confident with the baby, we’ll both be in routine more, so I’ll be able to make full use of summer and enjoy it, even sneak in an abroad holiday if I feel ready. I also think that after the birth that my bodies recovering, it allows me to wear nice big winter jumpers and feel comfortable. Just going to make sure I go to lots of baby groups in the first few months as they’re not weather dependent and will keep me out the house and socially will give me a boost hopefully.

I’m actually a little more thankful? Cold babies cry and you can keep them close to keep warm like in a sling for example but I’ve known friends with summer babies who said their babies would struggle and overheating is a huge thing. I’m only worried about the going home outfit because I have no idea how many layers they would need in a car seat!

Yes I’m a bit meh, I had a summer baby previously and absolutely loved it 🥰. We were out on long walks from 4 days old, park dates with friends, cheeky little outdoor afternoon lunches! I found it really helped me ease into motherhood as I was really enjoying being out and about not to mention walk off all that baby weight so winter being stuck in or facing the elements doesn’t appeal to me at all but can’t do anything about it now so just have to make the best of it 😊 x

I’m looking forward to having a winter baby, my daughter was born in a heatwave during summer and it wasn’t the best , she was always hot and sweaty, to hot to have cuddles, she was irritated because she was so warm! So this time round I’m looking forward to having cuddles and having a winter baby

I’m really looking forward to it 🙈 ❄️

So much better than a summer baby! I had a summer baby They are too hot and it’s still daylight outside. I’m looking forward to be able to put on a big baggy jumper and snuggerly clothes with my baby

Tbh in summer there's a real danger of babies overheating and the struggle to keep them cool - it's a lot easier to keep babies warm than cool them down; so I quite like the thought of a winter baby lol. Sure, rainy walks aren't the most appealing thing to me and ofc it'll be flu season, but then I think about the stimulation baby will get from seeing and hearing the rain and we just won't let people around her if they're ill. For the darkness ... maybe that'll help more with sleep! Rather than cold, I'm thinking cozy with snuggly jumpers and a nice warm fire and warming soups! And tbh spring starts in March so it's only a few months before things start to brighten up again!

I'm looking forward to being all cosy inside with my newborn having lots of cuddles and then when they are a few months older and wanting to go out lots it will be spring and getting warmer and that's really special!

I had my first baby in winter and I LOVED it. I was worried about the same but we were so cozy and warm all the time. No one would disturb us by coming over too much. I was recovering on soups and hot meals which felt great! We were all in our own little bubble. By the time I started feeling like myself and got into routine it was summer! Also I can’t imagine being in labour in the heat :,) I think it’d make things worse for me especially since I have hayfever. It was dark and nice when I was labouring and I felt comfy enough to leave the house because no one could really see me. I purposely planned this baby for January because I wanted a winter baby again! You start associating depressing winter with beautiful memories…

I had my first baby in December and loved it. The dark mornings and nights made our little newborn bubble so cozy. I also think it’s easier to dress a baby for the cold using layers than having them too exposed in the heat. I’m looking forward to having this baby as a winter baby too 🥰

Loving the positivity and thinking of this as cosy rather than cold 😊 And great point about enjoying the summer ahead too. Thank you everyone ❤️

I’m looking forward to it! My son was born in a heat wave end of May & the heat last summer was so hard to navigate!! Never knew how to dress him & worried he’d overheat. Didn’t get to use any of the cute pram suits, blankets, hats etc.. so I’m here for it this time round 😂🩵

My first baby was born in Dec and tbh, in the throws of newborn life you don't even notice what's going on outside! And by the warmer summer months you are ready and able to be going out, not missing out on things, you are settled into having the baby and can go out and enjoy the summer, whereas if baby is born in summer you hit that sweet spot come autumn/winter! It's really not bad at all!!

My first is February baby and it was perfect for us. The first days I remember just cuddling in bed most of the time, curtains down and soft light from the night lights. Cold months are perfect in my opinion for late pregnancy and newborn stage because life naturally slows down. It was so peaceful, nice transition for baby (imagine their experience in the womb) and good time for me to recover. And I am grateful we expect our second in January, honestly I was so hot the last trimester and during labour I have no idea how people do it in the summer heat.

I’m due to have winter babies, and I honestly cannot wait! I hate winter anyway but staying in nice and warm and cosy with the babies, suits me. Plus not a lot of people like to go out during the winter months so potentially less visitors.

I’m actually really looking forward to hibernating with my baby jan/feb with no expectation of being out and about. Also hoping that visitors will be less due to cold and return to work so that we can just settle and get used to our own routine before we feel any pressure to be out and about etc x

@Cassie snap!

@Keara Not only that, it’s cough, cold, sniffle season…i don’t anyone around me & babies who might be unwell, & doesn’t read the room to stay away. Bring on the hibernation!

@Cassie exactly that, but in all fairness adults should be refraining from visiting, whatever time of the year, if they have any of that or else would be extremely selfish! X

@Keara Yes, 100% agree. However I’ve read some stories of people saying despite visitors being unwell they’ve visited mother & baby which is mind boggling! If anyone attempts that with me, I will bluntly say - nope, not coming in. Selfish & rude to be honest. Totally disregard.