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What should a baby wear in 10°C?
Ten degrees can mean a bright walk to the shops or a damp afternoon in the park. Start with layers you can change easily. The number on your weather app helps, but it cannot tell you how warm your baby feels.
An outfit to start with
For a dry, fairly calm stroller walk, you could start with a long-sleeved bodysuit, trousers or a footed sleepsuit, and a removable warm layer. Add socks or booties if the feet are uncovered, and an outdoor hat. This is an example to adjust, not a tested prescription for every baby at 10°C.
Check what the stroller already adds. A padded footmuff changes the starting point; it is not a reason to pile on the same clothes you would use without it. Keep one spare layer handy rather than packing the whole wardrobe.
Plan for the walk you are actually taking
A baby sitting still has a different outing from the adult pushing uphill. Wind, damp clothing and stops along the way all matter. The AAP's cold-weather guidance favours several thin layers and keeping clothing dry.
If you switch to a carrier, reconsider the outfit: your body and the carrier add warmth. Follow the carrier's instructions and keep your baby's face visible. For a car journey, use the separate car-seat guidance rather than putting a bulky outdoor outfit beneath the straps.
Leave room to change your mind
Before you leave, work out which layer you would take off in a café and which one you would add if the wind picks up. That small bit of planning is more useful than trying to find a perfect outfit in advance.
The NHS advises taking off hats and extra clothing when you move indoors or into warm transport. Reassess during the outing, too. If your baby seems unwell, stop treating it as a clothing problem and seek appropriate advice.
Sources & further reading
These organisations support the guidance linked above. They have not reviewed or endorsed Snugometer or its outfit examples.