Being a parent is hard. You need to bundle the little ones up in cold weather, but thick coats could compromise the effectiveness of car seats. What are parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live in cold climates supposed to do?

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has some tips for surviving this Michigan winter that just keeps hanging on.

They recommend not using puffy coats in car seats, but instead dressing your baby in layers and covering them up with a blanket once they are strapped in safely. Hats, mittens, and warm socks help hold in body heat. Of course, make sure the baby’s face is not covered.

The MOHSP also advises using the “pinch test” to make sure the car seat straps are flat and snug. They advise against adding any accessories to the car seat. Another tip is to plan enough time to make sure that kids are strapped in safely and comfortably and warmly.

Children are supposed to ride in car seats or booster seats until they hit 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Children are advised to ride in the back seat until they are thirteen years old. Legally, children under the age of four must be in the back seat.

Click here for the full list of safety advice and to find out what Michigan law requires.