You'll often find pramsuits crafted in a soft fleece material or knitted using warm yarns such as wool or thick cotton. Snowsuits are similar to pramsuits in the fact that they're an outdoor all-in-one, however snowsuits are generally made using thicker, waterproof fabrics and are great for keeping your little ones protected in much colder weather conditions.

“Pramsuits tend to be lighter and less bulky, so are ideal for transitional seasons, adding an additional layer over their outfit.”

Blankets are a must-have for your newborn checklist, of which we have plenty, and are a wonderful accessory for nursing, comforting and supervised snoozing for younger babies. However, any parent will know that blankets tend to have a mind of their own. Pramsuits are a great alternative to avoid lost blankets and cold toes. Not only do they hug your baby's arms and legs comfortably, they also allow for freedom of movement.

“Since babies stay relatively still in their prams, pramsuits offer a helping hand to maintain a consistent, cosy level of warmth.”

If you're heading outdoors and it's cold enough for you to grab an extra layer, then your baby will benefit from a pramsuit. Theirs should be layered over a warm but breathable base. And lots of our pramsuits come with in-built feet and mittens, some of which can be removed. The Lullaby Trust recommends to check your baby's temperature by "putting your hand on the skin on their chest or the back of their neck" rather than using their hands or feet as a guide as "they will always feel cooler than the rest of their body."

“If stopping off for a refuel in a warm coffee shop, it's important to remove their pramsuit to avoid overheating, even if it wakes them."

Not only can bulky layers cause your baby to become too warm in the car, but they can also prevent the car-seat harness from holding your baby securely and safely. Instead, dress them in everyday clothes that allow the straps to be fastened snugly between their little legs and over their shoulders. For extra warmth, tuck a blanket below armpit level for peace of mind when your eyes are on the road. And for easier transitions, look out for our styles with double or full-length zippers that are not so fiddly to get on and off. 

“Before settling your baby into their car seat, a pramsuit and any other bulky items of clothing should be removed.”

What you decide to dress your little one in underneath their pramsuit depends on how cold it is outside. For crisp autumn days, layer it over an everyday babygrow or vest and leggings. And when the chill of winter sets in, add thermals, knitwear, warm socks, mittens, and a hat under a thicker hooded pramsuit.

“As a rule of thumb, your baby will need one more layer than you're wearing.”

An insulating footmuff closely resembles a sleeping bag that attaches to your pram, adding warmth in cold weather. Some parents choose to pair them with a lighter pramsuit or skip it and use a thicker pramsuit instead. Again, it depends on the time of year, where you're going and how long you're spending out in the elements. Using the touch test, the layering rule and a little planning ahead, your baby will be comfy, covered and happy when travelling from A to B.

Cold weather calls for cosy layers, and the right pramsuit makes all the difference. From the warmest to the most luxurious, we round up our top five pramsuits for babies in this handy buyers' guide.