Your child's coat can affect a car seat's ability to protect her in a crash. The extra bulk and material adds up, and can change the fit of the harness around her torso. Here is a video comparing chest measurements with and without a coat (1:20).
So, is there any easy way to keep your child warm in the car seat? Why yes, yes indeed there is (as seen in the second part of the video). It's called the Car Seat Poncho and it's been keeping kids warm and safe in their car seats since 2005. Click here to learn more.
