Is this suit not a SIDS risk with over bundling? It looks like a snow suit, very thick and heavy.
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I don't believe it would be a SIDS risk, but it was way too small for my grandchild, who was just 4 months old when I ordered it. There was no way it could bunch up around the head/neck area, so it would have been good if it were larger.
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It is indeed thick which is what helps keep them feeling snug similar to the swaddling effect. I've found that dressing my daughter in just a short-sleeve onesie and no socks and keeping the temp of the room btwn 69-70 degrees all winter has worked well and she doesn't get overheated. Heat escapes through the hand and feet openings, plus her neck is still exposed for ventilation. In fact, on very cold nights I added socks while she slept when her feet seemed too cold and was grateful she was cozy in the suit. We started her in the suit at 4 months old - she's now 6 months and has slept comfortably in it every single night!
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I didnt find it in anyway to block her face or breathing, as a pillow sleep wedge might. The neckline dippped just below her collarbone, so never any possibility of her tucking her head in and blocking breathing. I'm asssuming that's what is being asked here, since it seems SIDS risks these days focus a lot on possible blockage of airways?..Edited to add: I forgot about the temporature issue for SIDS.. we did what another person wrote, and tended to only have her in a onesie with socks most of the time, and kept the room temperature in the a stable range regardless of season. Had no problems with her being too hot, though we made a point not to put her in it when she was running a fever. I didnt find it in anyway to block her face or breathing, as a pillow sleep wedge might. The neckline dippped just below her collarbone, so never any possibility of her tucking her head in and blocking breathing. I'm asssuming that's what is being asked here, since it seems SIDS risks these days focus a lot on possible blockage of airways?..Edited to add: I forgot about the temporature issue for SIDS.. we did what another person wrote, and tended to only have her in a onesie with socks most of the time, and kept the room temperature in the a stable range regardless of season. Had no... » Read More I didnt find it in anyway to block her face or breathing, as a pillow sleep wedge might. The neckline dippped just below her collarbone, so never any possibility of her tucking her head in and blocking breathing. I'm asssuming that's what is being asked here, since it seems SIDS risks these days focus a lot on possible blockage of airways?..Edited to add: I forgot about the temporature issue for SIDS.. we did what another person wrote, and tended to only have her in a onesie with socks most of the time, and kept the room temperature in the a stable range regardless of season. Had no problems with her being too hot, though we made a point not to put her in it when she was running a fever. « Show Less
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It is indeed thick which is what helps keep them feeling snug similar to the swaddling effect. I've found that dressing my daughter in just a short-sleeve onesie and no socks and keeping the temp of the room btwn 69-70 degrees all winter has worked well and she doesn't get overheated. Heat escapes through the hand and feet openings, plus her neck is still exposed for ventilation. In fact, on very cold nights I added socks while she slept when her feet seemed too cold and was grateful she was cozy in the suit. We started her in the suit at 4 months old - she's now 6 months and has slept comfortably in it every single night! It is indeed thick which is what helps keep them feeling snug similar to the swaddling effect. I've found that dressing my daughter in just a short-sleeve onesie and no socks and keeping the temp of the room btwn 69-70 degrees all winter has worked well and she doesn't get overheated. Heat escapes through the hand and feet openings, plus her neck is still exposed for ventilation. In fact, on very cold nights I added socks while she slept when her feet seemed too cold and was grateful she was cozy in the suit. We started her in the suit at 4 months old - she's now 6 months and has slept... » Read More It is indeed thick which is what helps keep them feeling snug similar to the swaddling effect. I've found that dressing my daughter in just a short-sleeve onesie and no socks and keeping the temp of the room btwn 69-70 degrees all winter has worked well and she doesn't get overheated. Heat escapes through the hand and feet openings, plus her neck is still exposed for ventilation. In fact, on very cold nights I added socks while she slept when her feet seemed too cold and was grateful she was cozy in the suit. We started her in the suit at 4 months old - she's now 6 months and has slept comfortably in it every single night! « Show Less
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It's an awesome jacket. Minnesota gets pretty darn cold so you'd probably want a layer under the jacket. May be a fleece.
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I agree, it is very difficult to get on. It is also almost impossible to get off. My husband tried to get it off for the winter, but it started to rip instead. Because of that, he left it on and the snow collapsed the entire thing. Fail.
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I think it may be too heavy for that, it being seriously lined, but you can see how he/she likes it. If he/she pants all night or sleeps restlessly or fidgets trying to get it off, you'll know. Still a great jacket for cold walks. Our dog was ill when we bought this, so it was important it be easy to get on and keep her warm outside. There was a lighter weight one with no lining that she wore indoors. That might be worth looking into for your needs. PS I see other responses referring to opening as 2-3 inches but that must be for a smaller dog than ours.
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Don't quote me on this because I have not opened one of these, but it feels like a synthetic insulation. It would have to be because the ability to jam this thing into the "stuff sack" and have it spring back into shape. The entire sleep system put together is no thicker than a hi-quality winter bag that you would get at a MEC or Sail.
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Probably due to the packaging---are you getting the King or Queen? I believe it's wrapped tightly and condensed, which is why it seems so heavy. They are fantastic! Even in the cold New England winter, though it is thin, still very warm!
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I used thick (2-3 inch) heavy tape to close it to make sure it was secure. I also used ice packs. Sent it overnight and when my daughter received pkg., everything was still cold.
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Its warm and nice, but I would recommend you to look around more. The outer cover is very stiff and does not fit too well with the stroller. Maybe they have another model of the same thing that might work better.
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I am 6'2 and weigh 258 pounds and I have the XXL and it fits me perfectly, but I also wanted a little bit bigger one so that I have the room in the jacket and bibs for extra clothes underneath them. I wear a pair of long Johns then my jeans over top of them then I put on my Frabill snow bibs on when I get to the lake. I also wear a T-shirt long Johns then a long sleeve shirt then I put on my Frabill Snow coat on when I get to the lake and I NEVER have any problems being cold. I used my Frabill Ice Suit in Colorado this year in -24 weather while ice fishing and never once got cold.
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It's a little bit insulated, a lot more than the other models. It's a little like a jacket, but not down.
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Does it? This suit is awesome. I usually sweat in it during the kayak trips. I've fallen in the thefrigid rivers and it has keep me from freezing. I also have the waterproof boots and gloves to go with itfor added thermal protection.
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I don't think that this is the vest for you then. It's perfect for over a thermal, but an insulated jacket may be a bit much. Also, it will flop around too much if not fastened on the sides.
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I don't know exactly what temp is too warm but most of the days I've worn it started out below freezing and I was riding my ATV to my fishing spot on the lake but by mid day it was probably in mid 30s and I took the coat part off but put it on frequently when the sun went behind the clouds and/or it got windy. I do tend to have a higher tolerance to the cold than the average person and this suit might be a little too much on many occasions but my way of thinking is that it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
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I only wear it when it's really cold, cause I'm the same way. It does seem "breathable" though. We had a really cold snowy winter last year and I wore it sleigh riding a few times, and I sweat even when it's freezing out. I really do like the coat a lot.
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Yow! That could be coooold! I would maybe look at a 4 or 5 mm thickness suit, that said, this is so cheap and if you get it on prime with free returns... Anyway, I'd guess Medium so you're not wrestling too much to get it on. It does need to be fairly tight and in contact with the skin to work properly, mine has a spot in the small of my back that doesn't contact so it makes a cold spot, which seems to be typical of low-cost wetsuits, but at this price I can't complain too much.
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its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for how you want to wear the top, you can actually push it right off your head if you wanted.
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I am 5"10" 230 lbs. and I went with the xxl suit. It is a tad big but gives me room to move around and add more layers of clothes if needed. You may want to go with the xl, the bibs fit me perfect and the coat is a tad big but not bad at all. I have NEVER gotten cold in this suit with minimal clothing and some pretty severe weather. You are going to love it!