Wetterbaby: The Must-Have App for New Parents
An end to the daily question “What should I dress my baby in?” Wetterbaby gives you clothing recommendations based on live weather data.
Written by Wetterbaby Editorial Team on April 1, 2025
The weather makes dressing a baby a daily challenge. One moment it's too cold, the next too warm, and a shower rolls in on the way out. Wetterbaby addresses exactly that and offers a practical, clear solution so a baby is dressed appropriately in any weather.
What Makes the App Special
Wetterbaby isn't just another weather app. It answers a single question, but answers it thoroughly: what should the baby wear today? To do that, it combines current weather data and forecasts with what's known about babies' temperature regulation. Temperature, wind, and precipitation feed in, and the result is a concrete recommendation from head to toe.
The Key Features
The app plans ahead: it shows not just the current moment but a preview through the day after tomorrow, so a forecast temperature drop doesn't catch you off guard while dressing. For product recommendations, say the right sunscreen or barrier cream, the app suggests carefully selected products. And the interface is deliberately simple, because parents rarely have time for nested menus. On top of that come tips for every season, from layering in winter to sun protection in summer to what to keep in mind when flying with a baby.
The Everyday Benefit
Two things stand out. Safety, because the app helps avoid overheating and chilling, the two most common clothing mistakes with babies. And relief, because it spares you the daily deliberation at the closet. Whether a spontaneous outing, a playground visit, or a walk around the block, a single glance is enough.
Who It's For
Wetterbaby is aimed at parents of newborns and children up to about two years, whose temperature regulation is still developing. First-time parents benefit in particular, because they don't yet have the experience to fall back on. Most weather apps show you the temperature; Wetterbaby tells you what your baby should wear today.
The app is available free in the App Store and set up in a few minutes. A subscription supports the small Hamburg-based company behind Wetterbaby.
If you'd like to be done with the daily question about the right outfit: download Wetterbaby from the App Store and try it for a few days.
